FTC: Xbox Making Starfield and Redfall Exclusive ‘Powerful Evidence’ Against Activision-Blizzard Merger
Microsoft’s actions after ZeniMax and Bethesda acquisitions are ‘strong evidence’ to block its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Federal Trade Commission [FTC] said in new application Ahead of the upcoming showdown over the agency’s preliminary injunction.
Last week, the FTC requested a restraining order $68.7 billion deal temporarily blocked Prior to this week’s hearing, Microsoft, Activision and the FTC were able to submit their views on the matter.
In the FTC documents, the FTC pointed to Microsoft’s willingness to make the game an Xbox exclusive in its argument for the acquisition.
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“Defendants place great weight on Microsoft’s concerns that it will ‘enrage gamers’ if it bans rivals from accessing Activision content…but similar concerns cannot stop ZeniMax’s decision.” No,” said part of the statement.
Microsoft has announced plans for Acquisition of ZeniMax and its portfolio of studios Since signing the deal, we’ve seen Xbox games like last month’s Redfall and upcoming Starfield become Xbox exclusives.we hear it Microsoft canceled PlayStation 5 version of Redfallinstead pivoting to Xbox console exclusivity and Game Pass.
The FTC’s statement argues that despite Microsoft’s relentless efforts, the precedent set by the Bethesda acquisition means Microsoft may make Activision Blizzard games exclusive to the Xbox platform. Sign a 10-year contract for Call of Duty on other platforms.
