Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax Media approved by EU, Bethesda closer to being Xbox first-party

Microsoft's deal to acquire ZeniMax Media looks poised to move forward following approval from the EU. The European Commission was set to approve the bargain past March 5, a standard regulatory procedure with major acquisitions. Now, it looks set up to pass without any issues or concerns.

The European Committee published its decision around the merger on Monday, stating it "does non heighten serious doubts as to its compatibility with the mutual market." The Eu "shall determine not to oppose it and shall declare that it is compatible with the mutual marketplace," leaving the bargain set up to move ahead over the weeks ahead.

The acquisition recently received the greenish light from the U.s. Securities and Commutation Commission (SEC), relieving one extra hurdle toward completion. Once the deal is finalized, it's safe to expect Microsoft will talk more about what Bethesda brings to Xbox, also as answering the question of title exclusivity. Microsoft has already confirmed that all of Bethesda's upcoming titles like Starfield will launch twenty-four hour period and date in Xbox Game Pass, which has reached over 18 one thousand thousand subscribers.

Even when the bargain goes through, this may not be the end of Microsoft'southward recent purchasing spree, equally CEO Satya Nadella previously confirmed that Microsoft will exist looking to learn more gaming companies as time goes on.

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