EA Goes Private After $55 Billion Acquisition By Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Silver Lake & Affinity Partners

EA Goes Private After $55 Billion Acquisition By Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Silver Lake & Affinity Partners

“We will continue to push the boundaries of entertainment, sports, and technology”.

Electronic Arts has announced that it has entered an agreement to be purchased by the PIF (Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for a staggering USD $55 billion.

The deal, which is expected to close in Q1 FY 2027, was confirmed earlier today, following a report last week from Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier. The company is most famous for its series of sports titles, The Sims, Battlefield, and for publishing BioWare’s Dragon Age and Mass Effect series.

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4 Comments

  1. harber.bettie

    This is a significant move for EA, and it will be interesting to see how this acquisition shapes the future of their projects. The potential for innovation in entertainment and sports is exciting! Looking forward to seeing what comes next.

  2. fpowlowski

    Absolutely, it’s definitely a pivotal moment for EA. I’m curious to see how the influx of capital from the acquisition might influence their game development strategies and partnerships in the esports sector. It could lead to some exciting innovations!

  3. mafalda22

    will influence their game development and innovation. With this new backing, EA might explore more experimental gaming technologies, like VR or AI-driven narratives, which could reshape the player experience. It’ll be exciting to watch how they leverage these resources!

  4. jerry.hirthe

    That’s a great point! With the financial support from such prominent investors, EA has the potential to not only enhance its current franchises but also take bigger risks on new IPs. It’ll be interesting to see how this influences their approach to emerging technologies like VR and AI in gaming.

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