EA to shutter BioWare studio, cut jobs as it narrows game slate

Electronic Arts is planning to close BioWare, the developer of the "Mass Effect" series ​of games, and lay off employees ‌to focus on more lucrative projects, the company said on Wednesday in an email to employees.

Reuters • Oct 21, 2026

EA Cuts Around 400 Jobs, Shuts Down BioWare

After going private in August, Electronic Arts (EA) is cutting about 3% of its staff and shutting down video game developer BioWare.

Deadline • Oct 22, 2026

Electronic Arts Bondholders Allege Default Following Largest LBO

EA bondholders alleged a $1.4 billion debt default, escalating a dispute over whether the videogame maker must pay them off at a premium after going private in the largest leveraged buyout of all time.

WSJ • Oct 5, 2026

EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Is Available Now, Bringing New Ways to Play The World's Game

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EA SPORTS FC™ 27 is available worldwide today, giving football fans everywhere more ways to play, compete, and connect through The World's Game. Welcoming players to The Grounds*, a new social football playground where fans can live out their street to stadium football fantasy, EA SPORTS FC™ 27 introduces more accessible experiences for first-time players and meaningful gameplay and mode updates for returning fans, based on feedback from the FC community.

Business Wire • Sep 25, 2026

EA SPORTS™ NHL® 27 Now Available Worldwide With 32 Authentic Arena Atmospheres and True-to-Life Team Playbooks

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. today launches EA SPORTS™ NHL® 27 worldwide on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S, giving fans the chance to prepare for the coming 2026-27 NHL® regular season with all-new levels of realism. NHL 27 brings all 32 arenas to life with authentic team atmospheres, presentation that reflects each team's identity, an overhauled broadcast package and a new commentary duo featuring John Buccigross and Darren Pang. Combined with the long request.

Business Wire • Sep 11, 2026

Saudi wealth fund weighs EA-Savvy merger, Bloomberg News reports

Saudi Arabia's wealth fund is considering merging Electronic Arts with Savvy ​Games to create a gaming giant, Bloomberg News ‌reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Reuters • Sep 10, 2026

It Takes Two Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with Free Upgrade Available for Nintendo Switch Players October 15

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. and Hazelight Studios, in partnership with Turn Me Up Games, announced today during the Nintendo Direct, It Takes Two, winner of over 90 awards including The Game Awards and DICE's Game of the Year, will launch on the Nintendo SwitchTM 2 on October 15***. The Nintendo Switch 2 version introduces a new way for players to enjoy the game together, regardless of platform or if they own the game, with the free Friend's Pass. Additionally, p.

Business Wire • Sep 9, 2026

EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Brings Fans Closer to The World's Game With New Partners, Leagues, and Stadiums

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Electronic Arts announced an expanded roster of leagues, clubs, partners and stadiums coming to EA SPORTS FC 27, bringing players closer to the football they love through one of the most authentic representations of The World's Game. Additions include new and renewed partnerships with a number of major European clubs, the highly anticipated return of Liga MX, and the continuation of EA SPORTS FC's long-term relationship with the Bundesliga, the ROSH.

Business Wire • Sep 2, 2026

It's Your League: EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27 Launches Worldwide, Giving Players More Control Than Ever Before

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. today launched EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27 worldwide on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2, PC, mobile and, for the first time, Apple Arcade. It's Your League, and this year, every decision has more weight, every season feels more alive, and every moment on the field is more earned than ever before. Every NFL season creates new heroes, unexpected storylines and franchise-defining moments. Madden NFL 27 was built to capture.

Business Wire • Aug 13, 2026

EA Brings Madden Bowl to Full Sail University as Madden NFL 27 Championship Series Returns to the University's Campus for Third Consecutive Year

EA and Full Sail Continue Strategic Partnership Highlighting Real-World Education in Action WINTER PARK, Fla., Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EA and Full Sail University are proud to announce the return of the highly anticipated EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 Championship Series (MCS) to the Full Sail University campus.

PRNewsWire • Aug 10, 2026