According to an 8-K form filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, EA's major take-private deal—with a consortium that includes Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund—has cleared all regulatory steps. The deal is expected to go through early next week, on August 4. "As of July 30, 2026, all regulatory approvals required to complete the Merger have been obtained," reads the filing. "Electronic Arts currently expects the merger to close on or about the close of trading on August 4, 2026. Some analysts have raised concerns that EA could be used for culture washing if the deal does go through.