FTC Drops Case Against Microsoft: Activision Blizzard Deal Now Unstoppable!

Even though the ABK acquisition seemed like a done deal back then, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) kept fighting it. A year and a half ago, they filed an appeal against the initial ruling. Fast forward to early May 2025, an appeals court sided with the original decision, denying the FTC’s request for an injunction. The panel explained that the FTC hadn’t provided enough evidence to prove the likelihood of success in any of their arguments against the acquisition. As a gamer, I can’t help but feel like this is one tough battle for them!





