the US FTC case is still ongoing, however unlike the CMA they don't seem to have statutory powers to prevent the merger

if the FTC wins Microsoft would have to spin Activision out

I have to confess I'm not really up to speed on the situation but, from the article...

> However, last month the watchdog said a revised deal that included selling cloud gaming rights outside Europe to Activision Blizzard’s French rival Ubisoft had addressed its concerns, indicating the tie-up would be approved.

Was this as a result of CMA's pressure, or would it have happened anyway?

(If it wouldn't have happened anyway, it doesn't feel like a climb down to me?)