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Electronic Arts Has Been Fully Acquired By Trio Of Investor
Game Informer • • business
Key Points:
- Electronic Arts has been acquired by a consortium of investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, led by Jared Kushner, in a $55 billion all-cash deal, marking the largest sponsor take-private investment ever.
- The acquisition, completed after shareholder approval, resulted in EA stockholders receiving $210 per share, and EA's stock has since been delisted from NASDAQ.
- EA's CEO Andrew Wilson emphasized that the move aims to accelerate creativity and innovation, with the company planning to invest boldly in developing new games and experiences.
- While major annual franchises like Madden NFL and FIFA are expected to continue, the future of other studios and projects, including BioWare’s Mass Effect 5, Motive Studio’s Iron Man, and Respawn Entertainment’s third Star Wars Jedi game, remains uncertain.
- EA’s upcoming 2026 release schedule includes Madden NFL 27, FIFA 27, NHL 27, and Star Wars Zero Company, but the overall strategic direction post-acquisition is yet to be fully revealed.
