Electronic Arts has officially become a private company after the completion of a major acquisition led by an investment consortium. The deal was first announced in September 2025 and later won shareholder approval in December before now closing in full.
The buyer group includes private equity firm Silver Lake, Affinity Partners, and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. With the transaction finalized, EA is no longer operating as a publicly traded company and is now controlled by the investor consortium behind the takeover.
The ownership structure has drawn attention because of the prominent role of Saudi-backed capital in the purchase. EA is one of the best-known names in the video game business, with major sports, action, and online franchises, so any shift in control is likely to be closely watched across the industry.
The completed buyout marks a significant change for the publisher’s corporate future. Going private can give a company more room to focus on long-term strategy outside the pressures of public markets, but it also raises new questions about leadership, investment priorities, and how ownership could influence EA’s next phase.
