Electronic Arts Officially Acquired by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 04 August 2026 / 2,354 Views
Video game publisher and developer Electronic Arts (EA) announced it has officially been acquired by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, known as the Consortium, as the deal has closed.
The Consortium acquisition of EA was first announced in September 2025 and was approved by EA stockholders in December 2025.
EA stockholders will receive $210 in cash for each share of A common stock owned as of the time of the closing. The stock has ceased trading and will be delisted from NASDAQ.
"This moment recognizes the extraordinary people whose creativity, ambition and passion have made EA one of the world's leading interactive entertainment companies," said Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson. "We're entering this next chapter from a position of strength with partners who share our vision and ambition. Together, we'll invest boldly, accelerate innovation, and build the next generation of games and experiences for the hundreds of millions of players and fans who inspire us every day."
PIF Deputy Governor and Head of International Investments Turqi Alnowaiser added, "Having been a minority investor in the company for more than five years, we have a deep understanding of EA’s unique platform, massive global sports and gaming franchises, and iconic IP. Entertainment and sports are key areas of strategic focus for PIF, and are among the fastest growing and evolving sectors around the world. Together, the Consortium is uniquely positioned to be a long-term partner to EA’s management team in driving sustained growth and innovation for EA and the industry."
Silver Lake CEO and Managing Partner Egon Durban stated, "EA’s franchises are some of the most beloved in entertainment, combining exceptional creative talent with a relentless focus on players. As long-term investors in technology, we admire how EA’s innovation fuels imagination and human connection. We’re proud to join with PIF and Affinity Partners to invest heavily in EA’s growth, including what AI can do to enhance game development and player experience, and excited to partner with Andrew and the EA team as they raise the bar for fans everywhere."
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One of the worst game companies out there is owned by some of the absolute worst people in the world. Wonder why the Republicans aren’t sounding the alarm on a terrorist petrostate with a lot of American blood on its hands buying up a lot of Westetn media.
Because oil. The Saudis are dripping it. They're oil soaked terrorists who pretend they're human. It's been long overdue for them to pay for 9/11.
And Trump's son in law is getting a piece of the cake too https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-has-officially-been-sold-and-what-comes-next-could-be-painful/
That whole family needs a good shaking.
Probably because Affinity Partners is Jared Kushner and thats family.
Bet he's a pedophile, just like his decrepit demonic father in law.
Because Americans are just as bad (if not worse) than the Saudis.
Americans didn't cause 9/11, Saudis did, and Saudis are savages so they're worse.
I'm not so sure. Very much looked like a controlled demolition to me.
you could very well argue that they indirectly caused 9/11
It’s like some sort of Super Villain Team-up…
Please... let some kids with way too much time on their hands and who are also skilled with the socials start a viral campaign against the NFL for supporting the Saudi's. I want my 2K back.
I wonder if EA will become better or worse after this acquisition? Anyway, expect more layoff soon
That is certainly their biggest acquisition yet. They own SNK with 96% controlling share, mobile developers Scopely, Niantic, and Montoon. They also have minority shares in Nintendo, Capcom, Take-Two, and Embracer Group (THQ Nordic, Plaion, etc.).
Rip
Does anyone even care about EA anymore? All they make are sports games and The Sims. The only EA games I ever cared about were Bard's Tale, Ultima, and Lands of Lore. That has been a few decades.
Makes me hate soccer even more now.
what? you dont like the 0-0 games or the corner kick that never works, or the flopping?
lol
Their customer base is full of complete idiots.
Authoritarian rulers should be shot in the head. :)
I guess selling the Newcastle UTD team paid for this, lol.
I hope Mecca burns to the ground, and the Saudi royal family with it. Serves them right for having a hand in 9/11.
The Saudi royal family lives in Riyadh, not Mecca.
It's an important city to that shit stain country, so I say burn down Mecca too.
Its THE holy city for all muslims. It is just captured by the sauds. You can't be saying this stuff.
