EA Acquisition by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners Is Now Complete
EA has officially completed its $55 billion acquisition to an investor group comprised of Saudia Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.
Electronic Arts (EA) has finalized its $55 billion acquisition by a consortium of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, including Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. The deal, announced on August 4, 2026, has been in the works for nearly a year since its initial announcement in September 2025.
EA's Chairman & CEO, Andrew Wilson, praised the new investors, stating they share their vision and ambition. Turqi Alnowaiser, Deputy Governor and Head of International Investments at PIF, expressed confidence in EA's platform, franchises, and intellectual property. The consortium's plan to leverage artificial intelligence for significant cost reductions is expected to improve the investment's profitability.
The use of AI in the gaming industry has been a contentious issue, with developers holding varying opinions on its use. Despite EA's acquisition, the company reported strong financial results in fiscal 2026, driven by the successful launch of Battlefield 6. This acquisition makes it the largest deal of its kind in history, following a successful year for EA despite workforce reductions.
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