EA is officially a private company and has completed its acquisition by the alliance led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners on August 4, 2026. The $55 billion deal has now closed, with EA confirming that shareholders will receive $210 in cash for every share they owned at the time of closing. What Happens Now That EA Is a Private Company? EA announced the $50 billion acquisition first back in September 2025. What are your thoughts on it now that EA becomes a private company officially?