Video game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for $55bn

Business,Saudi Arabia,Middle East,Video Games,Jared Kushner,Stock Market,Investing,Culture

Posted on AllSides August 5, 2026

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Electronic Arts, the maker of video games such as The Sims, Madden NFL and Battlefield, has been bought by Saudi Arabia's wealth fund and a group of investors for $55bn (£41bn).

The company announced the completion of the deal on Tuesday evening, only days after the EU gave its approval, the final regulatory green light needed.

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