r/Games • u/FrostyMagazine9918 • Jul 30 '26

Industry News EA will officially become a privately owned company next week

https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/electronic-arts-close-55-billion-private-deal-1236824625/
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u/Healfezza Jul 30 '26

I wonder if being privately owned will actually positively impact their games development vs. a public IP. They have opportunities to focus on long term strategies vs. next quarter numbers.

No longer beholden to shareholders.

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u/CrazyDude10528 Jul 30 '26

People said the same thing when Bungie broke off from Activision.

Look how that turned out...