It's official: Electronic Arts is now private, purchased by a Consortium of investors led by PIF , the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia (which will control 93.4% of the company), and supported by global technology investment firm Silver Lake and Jared Kushner 's Miami-based investment firm Affinity Partners .

The agreement to acquire Electronic Arts was previously announced on September 29, 2025 , and was approved by EA stockholders at the special meeting held on December 22, 2025 . A few days ago, EA announced that it had obtained all necessary regulatory approvals to proceed with the closing. The deal valued Electronic Arts at around $55 billion .

Executives from all four companies shared their prepared statements to celebrate the occasion. Andrew Wilson , Chairman & CEO of Electronic Arts, said:

This moment recognizes the extraordinary people whose creativity, ambition, and passion have made EA one of the world's leading interactive entertainment companies. 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.

Turqi Alnowaiser , Deputy Governor and Head of International Investments at PIF, stated:

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.

Egon Durban , CEO and Managing Partner of Silver Lake, said:

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.

Jared Kushner , Chief Executive Officer of Affinity Partners, added:

EA has created stories, characters, and communities that have become part of everyday life for hundreds of millions of people. We're excited to support the company as it continues to reach new audiences, inspire the next generation of creators, and expand the ways people around the world connect through play.

With the transaction complete, Electronic Arts stockholders will receive $210 in cash for each share of EA common stock they owned as of the closing . Obviously, EA's common stock has ceased trading and will be delisted from NASDAQ .

The big question is what happens to the publisher now. EA had promised there wouldn't be layoffs , at least not at first. Let's hope they keep that promise.

About the author : With over two decades of experience in gaming journalism, Alessio Palumbo has led the gaming vertical at Wccftech since August 2015. He started working at a young age for Italian websites like Everyeye.it, Gamestar.it, Nextgame.it, and Multiplayer.it before kickstarting the indie English-language publication Worlds Factory as its founder and Editor in Chief. In the last decade, he has coordinated the overall output of Wccftech's gaming section, managed PR relations, assigned reviews, produced daily news coverage, edited gaming content as needed, and delivered game reviews. Arguably, his trademark content is the long series of exclusive developer interviews that have been cited by Wikipedia and by the biggest news media and gaming publications. His passion for technology also makes him knowledgeable when it comes to gaming hardware and tech. His favorite genres include RPGs, MMORPGs, and action/adventure games.

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