Electronic Arts Inc. develops and delivers digital interactive entertainment, including games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers. News about EA commonly centers on franchise updates across EA SPORTS FC, UFC, Madden NFL, Battlefield, Apex Legends and The Sims, along with product launches, gameplay technology, live-service content and in-game experiences.
EA announcements also include sports and brand partnerships, community programs such as FC FUTURES, operating and financial results, and senior-note capital-structure actions. These developments reflect the company’s mix of packaged game releases and ongoing digital content and services.
EA (EA) launched EA SPORTS FC 27 worldwide on September 25, 2026, introducing The Grounds social football mode. The game is available on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
The Grounds offers Kickabouts, 1v1s and Clubs. Career Mode adds a rebuilt Transfer Market, while Football Ultimate Team adds the FUT Gallery. The launch coincides with the FC Mobile 27 Season Update and Anniversary Event. FC 27 Lite is free to download and offers a limited selection of modes, with an option to upgrade to the full game.
Better Home & Finance (Nasdaq: BETR) founder and former CEO Vishal Garg, a significant shareholder, launched a consent solicitation to remove five current directors and support three new independent candidates for the Board.
The slate comprises Bing Gordon, a veteran consumer technology and product executive; David Heidecorn, a finance and risk-management specialist; and Steve Sarracino, founder of Activant Capital and a former Better director. The Garg Group is urging shareholders to return the GREEN CONSENT CARD by an updated target date of October 2, 2026. The candidates have only expressed willingness to serve; any appointment would still require nomination by Mr. Garg and approval by a Board majority at that time.
Electronic Arts (EA) and Hazelight Studios announced that co-op title It Takes Two will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 15, 2026, with cross-play and a free Friend’s Pass feature.
The Switch 2 version offers higher resolution, improved frame rates and richer visual effects, and supports co-op across Nintendo Switch 2, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4/5, plus GameShare with Nintendo Switch. Existing Nintendo Switch owners can upgrade to the Switch 2 version at no cost, with a small price charged only in Japan due to legal restrictions. The game will be priced at $39.99 on Switch 2 and remains available on current platforms at the same price.
Electronic Arts (EA) announced that EA SPORTS FC 27 will deepen football authenticity with new and renewed partners, leagues and stadiums, and will launch worldwide on September 25, 2026, with early access from September 18, 2026.
EA SPORTS FC 27 adds the fully licensed Liga BBVA MX, renews partnerships with the Bundesliga, ROSHN Saudi League, the A-League, and major clubs such as Aston Villa, Liverpool FC and S.S. Lazio. The game features over 21,000 players, 800+ clubs and national teams, 140 stadiums and 35+ leagues, including top men’s and women’s competitions, on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with multiple editions and EA Play benefits available.
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA), Bit Reactor and Lucasfilm Games announced the launch of Star Wars Zero Company, a single-player turn-based tactics game set at the twilight of the Clone Wars, now available on PC (EA app, Steam, Epic) and PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series consoles.
The game features an original cinematic story centered on Hawks and Zero Company, deep squad customization, tactical missions, and a base of operations called The Den. A Digital Deluxe Edition is priced at $59.99 SRP on PC and $69.99 SRP on consoles, while a Collector’s Edition is offered at $299.99 SRP, alongside an original soundtrack release via Walt Disney Records.
EA (NASDAQ:EA) and Full Sail University announced that the EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 Championship Series will return to Full Sail’s campus for the third consecutive year, with live broadcasts from the Orlando Health Fortress starting September 2026 and culminating in Madden Bowl 27 at Full Sail Live in February 2027.
The partnership features extensive student involvement across production, broadcast, content creation, and sportscasting, a revamped two-track qualification format combining an eight-player MCS Pro League with Open Qualifiers, and a full event calendar running from August 2026 through the Madden Bowl finals on 9–11 February 2027.
S&P Dow Jones Indices will revise its benchmarks in early August 2026. Ferguson Enterprises (NYSE: FERG) will join the S&P 500 on August 5, replacing Electronic Arts (NASD: EA), which is being acquired by an investor consortium led by Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.
ADI Global Distribution (NYSE: ADIG), being spun off from Resideo Technologies (NYSE: REZI) on August 4, will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 that same day. Hertz Global Holdings (NASD: HTZ) will be removed from the S&P SmallCap 600 on August 5, as it is no longer viewed as representative of the small-cap market space.
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) announced EA SPORTS FC™ 27 will launch worldwide on September 25, 2026, with Ultimate Edition and Ultimate Plus Edition early access starting September 18, 2026. The limited-time Ultimate Plus Edition, available through August 31, includes up to 10,000 FC Points, Premium Passes for Seasons 1–5, Hall of FUT Player Pick, and up to seven days early access.
Real Madrid players Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham are revealed as joint cover stars for the Ultimate Plus Edition. New features include The Grounds social football mode, a rebuilt Career Transfer Market, an all-new FUT Gallery, and gameplay refinements, with authenticity spanning 21,000+ players, 800+ clubs and 35+ leagues.
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) and Battlefield Studios announced Season 4 for Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC, highlighted by the franchise’s first entertainment collaboration with Paramount Games Studio and the Top Gun franchise. The seasonal update adds Naval Warfare, new maps, modes, and quality-of-life features.
The collaboration introduces fully voiced in-game versions of Rooster, Bob, and Warlock from Top Gun: Maverick, F-18/Super Hornet and F-14 Tomcat jets, and Top Gun-inspired modes. Season 4 phases run from July 21 to September 15, featuring the new Tsuru Reef map, a reimagined Wake Island, the Tidal Strike collection event, plus Spectator Mode and Portal Custom Lobby. According to Electronic Arts, Battlefield 6 represents the biggest launch in the series’ history, and Season 4 is positioned as its largest update yet, following fiscal 2026 GAAP net revenue of approximately $7.5 billion.
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) announced EA SPORTS NHL 27, launching September 11, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game overhauls atmospheres for all 32 NHL arenas with authentic goal songs, pre-game presentations, a modernized broadcast package, a new dynamic crowd system and new commentary from John Buccigross and Darren Pang.
NHL 27 introduces Connected Franchise, a shared online league mode supporting up to 32 human-controlled teams with flexible scheduling and commissioner tools. San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini is the cover athlete. Deluxe Edition pre-orders include 7-day early access, NHL Points, HUT packs and WOC bonuses, while EA Play members receive a 10-hour trial from September 4, 2026 plus in-game rewards and a 10% digital discount.