I just saw Electronic Arts’ latest report, and it looks like their game sales were down 13% between July and September. They brought in $1.839 billion overall, which is a bit lower than this time last year. Apparently, the biggest reason for the drop is that College Football 25 was a huge hit last year, and the new version hasn’t been quite as popular. It’s a shame, but hopefully they can turn things around!
Despite some revenue fluctuations, the company reported strong sales for both EA Sports Madden NFL 26 and EA Sports FC 26. EA Sports FC 26 sales increased by a mid-single-digit percentage compared to EA Sports FC 25, and Apex Legends bookings saw double-digit growth. The company also highlighted successful launches for Skate and Battlefield 6.
In the latest earnings report, EA CEO Andrew Wilson highlighted that their teams are consistently delivering excellent games – including popular franchises like EA Sports, Battlefield, The Sims, and skate – that connect and inspire players globally. He emphasized that the creativity and dedication of these teams are fundamental to the company’s success.
So, I just heard some interesting news about EA. They’ve decided to stop having their usual calls with investors and analysts, which is kind of unusual. Apparently, it’s because they’re getting ready to become a private company! You probably know they were bought out by a group including Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. Basically, EA’s shareholders are getting a nice bonus – they’ll be paid 25% more per share than the price was back in September 2023. It all makes sense now, as they won’t need to answer to public investors anymore.
Electronic Arts (EA) is expected to become a private company by early 2027. The Public Investment Fund (PIF), which previously owned a nearly 10% share of EA, will acquire full ownership of the company.
EA CEO Andrew Wilson praised the company’s teams for creating amazing experiences enjoyed by hundreds of millions of fans, developing globally recognized brands, and driving strong business results. He called this recognition of their work well-deserved.
It’s still too early to know the full impact of the recent acquisition, but early reports suggest Electronic Arts is encouraging its employees to widely adopt AI tools. This includes using AI to write code, create artwork, and even help managers navigate difficult conversations with their teams.
As a big EA fan, I’ve been reading a lot about the recent takeover, and honestly, it sounds like things are going to shift quite a bit. Experts are saying because of how the deal was financed, EA will really focus on the games they know will make money – things like their yearly sports titles and the big franchises everyone loves. That’s not necessarily bad, but it might mean we see fewer new and experimental games, and less risk-taking with new ideas. They’re going to be betting on ‘safe’ hits instead of trying anything too different, and leaning heavily into games that keep earning money over time.
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2025-10-29 18:12