Electronic Arts (EA) is being taken private in a landmark $55 billion leveraged buyout led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. Reuters The deal, expected to close by early 2027, gives EA room away from public markets—but raises big questions about what comes next for franchises and fans.
For gamers, this shift could be a double-edged sword. On one side, EA’s new owners may invest more in blockbuster titles like Battlefield 6 and sports franchises, giving long-awaited support to flagship games. Reuters On the flip side, analysts warn EA might cut back on riskier new IPs, focus heavily on live services, or even see studio consolidations or layoffs—meaning some games you hoped for might never see daylight.
