EA is updating its staff FAQ.
Electronic Arts says it will maintain “creative control” and a “track record of creative freedom and player-centric values” within its program. new property planned. That's according to an updated employee FAQ that addresses questions about the “culture change” that's taking place as part of the deal to take the game publisher private.
EA's assertion that she will still be in charge creatively expands previously published version of this FAQ it was updated last weekand noticed Game file. The language matches EA CEO Andrew Wilson's promise: who said in September when the $55 billion deal to privatize EA was announced“Our values and commitment to players and fans around the world remain unchanged.”
Also new in this FAQ is the language regarding EA's new owners: “The Consortium believes in our vision, our leadership and the strength of our teams. They are investing in EA because they believe we are uniquely positioned to lead the future of entertainment.”
This is unlikely to help assuage the concerns of employees and some fans of EA games, especially Sims and role-playing game brand BioWare, who have expressed concerns about the conservative influence of potential future owners EA – Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabiaprivate equity fund Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, the investment firm founded by Jared Kushner.
Some EA employees have reportedly expressed concern about whether EA will reduce inclusivity and other so-called political elements in its games in the future. Likewise, some Sims content creators are concerned about representation and inclusivity in Sims 4with some leaving EA Creator Network as a sign of protest. Analysts have identified BioWare's LGBTQ franchises (Mass Effect and Dragon Age) as potential liabilities for EA's new owners. called the studio and its titles “prime candidates” for sale.
The Electronic Arts acquisition is expected to close sometime in 2026.
