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Media Coverage· Nintendo· Published Aug 5, 2026

EA deal completed, raising concerns over future cost-cutting

gamespot.com reported that Electronic Arts’ buyout has closed, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund taking ownership alongside Affinity Partners and Silver Lake. The outlet noted worries about layoffs, studio closures, and game cancellations, but said nothing has been confirmed yet.

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Signal Summary

According to gamespot.com, EA is now a private company after the deal finished. The report says the transaction has sparked concern about how ownership changes could affect the publisher’s teams and future projects.

Why It Matters

This matters because EA is one of the industry’s biggest publishers, so ownership changes can ripple across major franchises and development studios. Fans will be watching closely for any signs of restructuring or project changes.

Evidence

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  • gamespot.comDocumentOriginal

    EA Has Officially Been Sold, And What Comes Next Could Be Painful

    “The blockbuster buyout of Electronic Arts has been completed, with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund taking ownership of the gaming giant in the biggest leveraged buyout (LBO)”
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