when did activision buy blizzard

Activision did not buy Blizzard; instead, Activision and Blizzard merged in 2008 to form Activision Blizzard. Later, Microsoft announced its intent to acquire Activision Blizzard on January 18, 2022. Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard was completed on October 13, 2023, after almost two years of regulatory scrutiny. This acquisition was valued at around $68.7 billion, making it one of the largest deals in the gaming industry history.