Electronic Arts, the publisher of Apex Legends, EA Sports FC and The Sims, has agreed to a $55 billion all-cash sale to a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), alongside Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. The deal, which would be the largest all-cash take-private in history, is expected to close in early 2027 pending approvals.
EA Announces Agreement to be Acquired by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $55 Billion
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EA will remain based in Redwood City, California, with Andrew Wilson staying on as CEO. The company says the move won’t change its mission of creating blockbuster games and live services for millions of players worldwide.
What this means for EA fans
The acquisition puts the spotlight on EA’s most important titles. Apex Legends continues to be one of the most popular battle royales, while EA Sports FC has quickly cemented itself as the top football franchise following the FIFA split. The Sims is still a household name in gaming, and future releases like Dragon Age: Dreadwolf and the next Battlefield entry are now under the microscope as fans wonder if private ownership will fuel faster development and more daring projects.
Wilson described the agreement as a chance to “push the boundaries of entertainment, sports, and technology” and promised that EA will continue building transformative experiences across its portfolio.
Who’s behind the deal
PIF has become a heavyweight in gaming, funnelling investments through its Savvy Games Group, which owns ESL FACEIT and Scopely and holds a significant stake in Nintendo. Silver Lake has a track record in tech with companies like Unity, while Affinity Partners, led by Jared Kushner, is making its first major gaming move with EA.
Turqi Alnowaiser of PIF said the partnership will “help further drive EA’s long-term growth, while fuelling innovation within the industry on a global scale.”
What’s next
If the deal goes through, EA’s stock will be delisted and the company will go private. For players, the question is less about finance and more about what this means for the games they love. EA has stressed that Apex Legends, EA Sports FC, The Sims, Battlefield, Madden and Dragon Age are still its core focus, and that going private could give its teams more freedom to innovate without the pressure of quarterly earnings.