Microsoft's $68.7B Activision Blizzard Deal Set to Close Friday After Gaining Regulatory Approval

Microsoft plans to close its $68.7B acquisition of Activision Blizzard on Friday, October 13.

The deal has faced scrutiny from regulators but recently got preliminary approval in the UK.

The acquisition includes major franchises like Call of Duty, Diablo, and World of Warcraft.

Microsoft made a 10-year commitment to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation.

Leaked Xbox documents provided a look at Microsoft's gaming plans.