Microsoft's $69B Activision Blizzard Deal Avoids New EU Antitrust Probe, Aims to Close by Oct. 13 Despite FTC Challenge

Microsoft's $69 billion Activision Blizzard buyout reportedly avoiding fresh EU probe
European Commission closely following UK approval, assessing potential impact
Bloomberg reports EU decided changes don't need approvals process again
Neither Commission nor Microsoft commenting on report
Microsoft reportedly aiming to close deal by October 13 deadline
Set to be biggest acquisition in video game history
Don't expect Activision Blizzard games on Game Pass before 2024
U.S. FTC still challenging deal despite court loss
FTC seeking more info on Microsoft's deals with Ubisoft and Sony