EA Acquisition Sparks Layoff Concerns

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Electronic Arts was acquired for $55B by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners on Sept. 29, 2025. Analysts warn the $20B debt financing could drive mass layoffs, aggressive monetization, and AI-driven cost cuts, as the consortium aims to boost profits.

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EA’s $55B sale with $20B debt attached raises real fears of layoffs and aggressive monetization.

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Analysts warn AI-driven cost cuts could reshape how the studio operates post-acquisition.