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Microsoft acquires Activision (2026)
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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 19, 2026GamingSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
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Microsoft acquires Activision

David Najork
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
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Deal value
$69B
Target
Activision
Activision
Santa Monica, California
Acquirer
Microsoft
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 2026-01-19. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

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Deal timeline

Announced
Jan 19, 2026 · trtworld.com
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: trtworld.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index