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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 26, 2026GamingSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Microsoft acquires Activision
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$69B
Target
Activision
Santa Monica, California
Acquirer
Microsoft
Full Acquisition
Status
Pending
Microsoft agreed to acquire Activision. Reported deal value: $69B. Status: Pending. Sector: Gaming. Target headquarters context: Santa Monica, California, United States.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-26. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
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Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 26, 2026
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Gaming with a reported deal value of $69B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index