The state-owned firm is looking for opportunities beyond mature Western markets, particularly in emerging and Asian markets.

With GTA 6 arriving in November 2026, Activision faces a release dilemma that could quietly shrink Black Ops 7’s life cycle.

With its dominance in productivity, business solutions, and cloud computing, 24/7 Wall St. projects strong upside for Microsoft through 2030.

Despite their unique strengths and plenty of promise, these open-world series are very unlikely to return anytime soon.