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SEC and EU approve Microsoft's Bethesda acquisition

SEC and EU approve Microsoft's Bethesda acquisition

The colossal $7.5bn deal is a lot closer to completion after the two regulating bodies gave the official all-clear for Microsoft to acquire Bethesda parent company ZeniMax.

SEC and EU approve Microsoft's Bethesda acquisition

Initially announced in September 2020, the deal drew increased scrutiny from both the US Securities & Exchange Commission and the European Commission, given the size of the agreement.

However, now both have given their blessing to the acquisition, having come to the conclusion that competition law hasn't been breached.   

The deal sees Microsoft add eight more dev teams to its roster, including:

  • Bethesda Game Studios
  • ZeniMax Online Studios
  • id Software
  • Arkane
  • MachineGames
  • Tango Gameworks
  • Alpha Dog
  • Roundhouse Studios

Together, they are responsible for some massive franchises, including Elder Scrolls, DOOM, Fallout, Wolfenstein and Dishonored.

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