Electronic Arts (EA) is no longer a public company. The sale of the gaming giant for $55bn to a group of buyers including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake is now finalized.
The deal proceeded after EA filed a document with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and confirmed that the transaction had received all necessary regulatory approvals. The document says, “As of July 30, 2026, all regulatory approvals required to complete the Merger have been obtained. Electronic Arts currently expects the Merger to close on or about the close of trading on August 4, 2026.” As a result, EA's shares have now been removed from public trading.
The deal is one of the biggest in the gaming industry. EA is behind some of the world's best-known games, including EA Sports FC, Battlefield, Apex Legends, The Sims, and Madden NFL. The Public Investment Fund has invested heavily in gaming over the last few years. It already owns stakes in several major game companies. Buying EA is another big step in building its presence in the global gaming market.
Running a public company means answering to shareholders every few months. Going private removes some of that pressure. It gives EA more time to work on bigger projects without worrying about short-term financial results.
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This does not mean everything will change overnight. Fans will still be watching closely to see how future games, live services, and business plans develop under the new owners. For now, EA says its focus remains on making games.
This buyout marks the end of one chapter and the start of another. EA spent more than three decades as one of the biggest gaming companies on the stock market.
Now, the company has a chance to think further ahead. If the new owners continue to invest in game development and studios, EA could enter a new phase of growth while keeping its biggest franchises strong.