If you didn’t know, EA is about to be sold for $55 billion. This change of ownership has gotten fans worried and excited. Some are worried that their favorite franchises, like FC, could suffer under the new owners, whereas others think a new creative direction could result in better games and even the revival of series like NFS and Burnout.
However, the sale is not finalized yet, and it’s not going to be until 2026. If the sale does go through, EA will become a private company. This means that the new owners will be prioritizing profits to spike the stock prices. In the short term, we probably won’t see any improvements. Not to mention, the sale also includes a $20 billion debt for EA. Paying this off will be the priority for the new owners.
However, in the long term, we could see improvements to the games. DFC Intelligence president David Cole talked about this in an interview with Polygon.
He told Polygon that if the deal happens and on a long-term basis, the EA sale could allow the company to ‘focus on more creative, risky ventures.”
What Does The EA Sale Mean For The Future Of Our Beloved Franchises
If the sale does go through, the first thing the new owners will focus on is profits. This means they will be focusing on EA’s cash cows (games that generate the most profits) — franchises like EA FC, F1, Madden, and Battlefield. Of course, this is pure speculation; there are no statements or proof to back this.
For fans hoping the new owners will revive franchises like NFS, Burnout, or even Cricket, it’s highly unlikely that this will happen at least in the short term. However, in the long term, the new ownership could bring a new creative direction to EA, and we could see massive changes in the games.
