But the $ 10 billion offer could be “rekindled” in the future.
Discord has decided to remain independent despite a round of high-profile acquisition talks.
That’s according to the Wall Street Journal, which previously reported that Discord was in talks with numerous interested parties – and that Microsoft had made a $ 10 billion offer to include the chat company.
Discord’s thoughts have now reportedly turned into a possible public offer, although Microsoft’s dazzling offer is still on the table to be “revived” at a later date.
According to previous reports, Discord was courted by at least three companies interested in an acquisition. It’s grown enormously in popularity – especially over the past year – but has yet to make a profit.
Discord’s desktop, app, and web-based chat platform remains free to use, with limited additional features available to those purchasing the $ 10 / month Nitro plan
Microsoft’s $ 10 billion takeover bid is reminiscent of the company’s $ 8.5 billion purchase of Skype in 2011. And of course, Microsoft completed the $ 7.5 billion purchase of Bethesda last month.