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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 5, 2026Video GamesSource · MagazinesArticle · Factual
Microsoft acquires Blizzard
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
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Target
Blizzard
Acquirer
Microsoft
Merger
Status
Completed
Microsoft agreed to acquire Blizzard. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Completed. Sector: Video Games. Target headquarters context: Location not specified.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-05. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
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Deal timeline
Announced
Feb 5, 2026 · pcgamer.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Video Games. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: pcgamer.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index