The regulator issued an opinion on the transaction between Microsoft and Activision

Microsoft is having some issues. The UK antitrust authority noted that purchasing Activision Blizzard by the well-known Microsoft company could cause significant harm to UK players. For example, this can lead to higher prices, less innovation, and less choice.

The CMA noted that firms have the right to refuse the voiced concerns and make an informed decision regarding this transaction.

Note that the CMA launched the investigation into the agreement in July and then continued in September. The conclusion was published yesterday, February 8th. Now you can see the list of possible ways to solve this problem.

It is only a preliminary opinion of the Office for Competitive Markets. The decision to block the deal has yet to be made. The company has the opportunity to answer the questions raised, as well as make some changes.

The final decision will be made by April 26th. Although they wanted to settle everything earlier on March 1st, the deadline was extended. After all, analyzing an impressive amount of evidence is necessary. At the moment, the agreement is being considered and analyzed.

Recall that Microsoft first announced its agreement with Activision last year. Regulators have expressed concern that the firm could make it harder for competing platforms to access Activision's best-known video games.