# ZeniMax is now owned by Microsoft, sold at $7.5 billion

URL: https://technosports.co.in/zenimax-is-now-owned-by-microsoft-sold-at-7-5-billion/  
Published: 2020-09-22  
Updated: 2020-09-22  
Author: Anupam Modak

Most of the console lovers are currently is confused regarding where to move – either towards Sony or Microsoft. If you are one of them, this news may help you to come to a decision.

Microsoft recently acquires ZeniMax Media, an America based video game holding company. It is the parent of so many renowned publishers like Bethesda, id Software, and so on. As per the sources, this media company costs $7.5 billion to Microsoft.

> Xbox and [@Bethesda](https://twitter.com/bethesda?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) have worked together for years. We share similar passions and beliefs. Proud to welcome them to Team [@Xbox](https://twitter.com/Xbox?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw). Excited how we’ll advance gaming together for players everywhere [https://t.co/0BcLULyFYF](https://t.co/0BcLULyFYF) [pic.twitter.com/2aectsejsk](https://t.co/2aectsejsk)
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> — Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) [September 21, 2020](https://twitter.com/XboxP3/status/1308028751796551680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Practically, Microsoft is the owner of popular games like Doom, Quake, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls. It’s obvious Microsoft will use this new unit to develop exclusive offerings on Xbox. But, this deal will not affect the availability of the existing and upcoming titles on other platforms in the present and future.

For the Xbox fans, Microsoft can also add Bethesda titles to its [Xbox Game Pass](https://technosports.co.in/2020/09/10/now-with-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-get-ea-play-for-free-xbox-all-access-now-starting-at-24-99-a-month/), expecting before the launch of [Xbox Series X and Series S](https://technosports.co.in/2020/09/19/microsoft-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-preorder-page-goes-live-on-amazon-india/). This is the reason why I said, this deal will help you to choose between Xbox and Play Station.

Microsoft is expecting to close the deal in the second quarter of the next year, it will help the company to balance its economical stuff for the current and next financial year.

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