Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard Although it was quite complex, it was successful. It was announced that the value of the deal was $69 billion. Even though it’s such a big deal, there isn’t much information on how the process will go, even Blizzard’s boss Mike Ybarra has no information about it.

In an interview with The Verge at BlizzCon 2023, Ybarra said that the company what exactly changes will take place you’re not sure he claimed. Yet Ybarra does not seem to be bothered by this situation at all. Ybarra is more focused on the start of a new era for his company.

Ybarra: “Business as usual”

Make a statement on the subject JabarraPhil Spencer, head of Microsoft’s games division, says the way he does business is about building a team and culture and giving him creative freedom. to Blizzard He says it has a much more indie studio feel than before. Currently the company “It is business as usual” With the Blizzard boss stating that Microsoft had not spoken to them about the job. Ybarra said they just met people at that meeting. They don’t talk about business at all told.

In Xbox’s statements, until 2024 We were told not to expect a new Activision Blizzard game under the Xbox umbrella. While Activision Blizzard already has too many brands to control, Microsoft may not have chosen to intervene. Diablo IV, Overwatch 2is released under the title Worldsoul Saga World of Warcraft The company has its hands full with additional packages and restructured Overwatch esports activities.

Ybarra is currently owned by Blizzard. that he can complete any project he works on. While speaking out, he stated that they don’t have to wait ten years to release something they’re showing today. Stating that the players are impatient, Ybarra stated that the players want new content every hour of the day and they are trying to meet these expectations without lowering the level.

Blizzard will focus on the mobile market.

Jabarra He also stated that the company could create different brands and focus on the mobile games market. The company, which has entered the mobile market with Warcraft Rumble and Diablo Immortal, is ambitious in this area, Ybarra said. “mobile It’s been a hyper-growth area for us. I would like to see our brands everywhere.“It is also possible to understand from the expressions.

Activision Blizzard has been having some problems lately. Although company management denied this, allegations of discrimination and harassment put the company in a difficult situation. Blizzard recently took action to combat discrimination Pamela Burga added him to his staff. Moreover in China Access to Activision Blizzard games has been banned since January. Ybarra states that they want to return to the country in the future.