Microsoft is now in talks to acquire Discord. Not only are these talks exclusive, but it looks like the deal could be completed within the next month.
Earlier, Bloomberg reported that Microsoft was ready to buy Discord for a whopping $ 10 billion or more. Now, the Wall Street Journal has confirmed that report by offering us a few more details.
“Microsoft and Discord are in exclusive talks and could strike a deal next month, assuming the deals don’t fall apart.” This appears to be in line with Microsoft’s desire to expand beyond the console space, which is why they tried to acquire TikTok last year, even though the deal never went through.
Discord has become popular since its inception in 2015 and has quickly become the primary way to communicate via text and voice for players. While Microsoft’s willingness to spend $ 10 billion or more to acquire Discord may seem extreme, Discord was recently valued at $ 7 billion and its value is only set to grow over time.
The acquisition of Discord gives Microsoft the ability to block the primary communications platform for gamers. And Discord previously partnered with Xbox Game Pass to offer special benefits, so there is a pre-existing relationship between the two companies.
The only problem is that most of those who use Discord now love the platform “as is”. And many gamers are concerned about the changes Microsoft may implement on the platform once the acquisition is complete.
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