Electronic Arts Taken Private in Landmark $55 Billion Saudi-Led Buyout: A New Era for the Gaming Giant
By Chris Kerr Senior Editor, News, GameDeveloper.com August 4, 2026 Executive Overview In what marks one of the most seismic shifts in the history of interactive entertainment, Electronic Arts (EA)—the powerhouse publisher behind global juggernauts like EA Sports FC, Battlefield, and Apex Legends—has officially completed its transition from a publicly traded U.S. corporation to a…
