EA reportedly hit with layoffs, multiple divisions affected ahead of its $55 billion Saudi-led acquisition

Electronic Arts has informed staff of a fresh wave of job cuts, with multiple teams across the company affected - the latest in a series of layoffs as the publisher moves closer to one of the largest deals in gaming history.

The details:

• The latest round of cuts has hit recruiting, Fan Care support, trust and safety, and IT, with remote workers in and outside the US affected alongside staff in Hyderabad, India. The exact number of roles cut has not been confirmed.
• This follows a March 2026 round in which EA cut approximately 300 jobs across its Battlefield division, including at DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive.
• The layoffs are taking place as EA moves toward completion of a $55 billion acquisition by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, alongside Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. Under the deal, PIF will hold a 93.4% stake in the company, with stockholders receiving $210 per share - a roughly 25% premium over EA's pre-announcement price.
• EA's shareholders have already approved the sale. The European Commission has until July 22, 2026 to decide whether to clear the transaction or open a formal investigation, with completion expected in Q1 FY2027.
• CEO Andrew Wilson has repeatedly pointed to AI as a tool for significantly increasing development efficiency, and the company has signalled a broader shift away from high-risk single-player licensed titles toward established live service properties.
• EA's cuts add to an industry total that has now surpassed 3,700 confirmed job losses across the games industry in 2026 so far.