It is certainly interesting to know the details that are revealed during the trial for the purchase of ABK. In recent legal documents, we see that Microsoft planned to acquire Square Enix in 2019. According to these documents, the proposed acquisition was internally referred to as “Project Phoenix” and the possibility of acquiring the Japanese publisher and its Western portfolio was evaluated
There were several points in favor of buying Square Enix, including the strength of its games portfolio which includes iconic franchises like Final Fantasy, dragon quest there Kingdom Hearts. Additionally, the ability to bring these franchises to Xbox platforms and away from PlayStation exclusivity would also have been a plus to consider. Also the acquisition would have greatly expanded Xbox’s presence in the Japanese market
Besides Square Enix, the documents also mention other companies that Microsoft has considered acquiring in recent years, such as Sega and Bungie. Microsoft monitors over a hundred developersincluding FromSoftware, CD Projekt RED, Team Cherry and Remedyamong others.
These documents provide valuable insight into Microsoft’s acquisition strategies and considerations. in the gaming industry. Although some of these acquisitions did not materialize, they show Microsoft’s interest and ambition to expand its presence and strengthen its portfolio.
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