Electronic Arts is making a huge leap into private ownership, thanks to a $55 billion acquisition by a group including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. This shift, pending approvals, could wrap up by early fiscal 2027. While EA takes on $20 billion in new debt, it gains control of iconic franchises like Need for Speed and Mass Effect. Fans are left curious about how this new direction will impact their favorite games.
Published on: 10/1/2025
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