Several groups are vocally pushing back against the recently announced acquisition of Electronic Arts (EA). The deal would see a collective of investors, including Jared Kushner’s company and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), take over ownership of the prominent game publisher and developer.
In Congress, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have expressed serious concerns regarding the acquisition. They published a letter addressed to Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, highlighting potential risks related to foreign influence and national security posed by the would-be owners involved in the deal.
Meanwhile, the United Videogame Workers-CWA union has also issued a statement expressing apprehension. The union warned about possible layoffs and the closure of studios that might be deemed unprofitable under the new ownership. The CWA emphasized its main concern that EA employees have had no involvement in the decision-making process of the acquisition, despite their careers being directly impacted.
Senators Warren and Blumenthal further detailed their reservations about transferring control of a massive, multimillion-dollar American company to partial Saudi Arabian ownership. Their concerns reflect broader questions about the implications for national security and economic sovereignty.
EA announced the acquisition at the end of September 2025. The buying group consists of several entities, including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, private equity firm Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners.
Since the announcement, there have been growing concerns about EA’s future. Employees at BioWare, one of EA’s well-known studios, fear that closure could be imminent if the deal proceeds. Meanwhile, fans of popular franchises such as NHL, EA College Football, and Madden are left wondering whether these games will maintain their current development priorities or face shifts under the new, global ownership.
The unfolding situation continues to draw significant attention from industry insiders, lawmakers, employees, and gamers alike, as stakeholders await further developments regarding the fate of Electronic Arts.
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