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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.
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.
Oak-Eagle AcquireCo extended the expiration time for its cash tender offers and related consent solicitations for Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) 1.850% senior notes due 2031 and 2.950% senior notes due 2051 from July 15, 2026 to July 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m. New York City time, and moved the expected settlement date to August 4, 2026, unless further changed.
The offers cover any and all of two $750 million note series. As of July 15, about $68.8 million of 2031 notes and $7.9 million of 2051 notes had been validly tendered and not withdrawn. Tender offer consideration, per $1,000 principal, is $876.41 for the 2031 notes and $696.18 for the 2051 notes, calculated assuming the August 4 settlement date.
The transactions are conditioned on closing the EA acquisition under the September 28, 2025 merger agreement with Oak-Eagle MergerCo, backed by an investor consortium. The withdrawal deadline passed on February 24, 2026 and is not extended. Proposed indenture amendments would, if adopted, remove certain restrictive covenants and events of default for any notes that remain outstanding.
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) launched EA SPORTS UFC 6 worldwide on June 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The game features Markerless Capture and Sapien Technology, new Flow State momentum mechanics, Frostbite-powered Real-Time Contact, story modes Hall of Legends and The Legacy, expanded Career Mode, The Gym hub, and first-time crossplay.
Oak-Eagle AcquireCo extended the expiration time for its cash tender offers and consent solicitations for any and all of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) 1.850% notes due 2031 and 2.950% notes due 2051 to July 15, 2026, with settlement expected on July 20, 2026.
As of June 15, 2026, about $68.6 million of 2031 notes and $7.9 million of 2051 notes were tendered. The offers remain conditional on closing the EA merger under the September 28, 2025 merger agreement, and there is no assurance they will be completed.
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) launched EA Advertising, a new platform that brings brands directly into gameplay and live experiences across its global portfolio. EA’s games reached more than 120 million monthly players in fiscal 2026, offering large-scale, highly engaged audiences.
The platform enables dynamic in-game placements, 3D sports simulation ad units, and custom brand integrations, supported by a proprietary ad server and SDK. EA also introduced the EA SPORTS Partner Program, a premium ecosystem for select brands, already working with partners such as Visa, Lowe’s, Red Bull, Xfinity, Peacock and Mountain Dew.
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) announced Star Wars Zero Company, a single-player turn-based tactics game launching August 27, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders are open with Standard and Deluxe editions, cosmetic bonuses, extensive character customization and an original Gordy Haab soundtrack.
EA (EA) released The World’s Game Update for EA SPORTS FC 26 and FC Mobile at no additional cost* for existing players. The update adds a 48-team international tournament mode, over 50 fully licensed national teams, and new Ultimate Team and Career content.
EA also launched EA SPORTS FC 26: The World’s Game Edition with 3,000 Season Points, a Gold Starting XI Pack, and multiple high-rated untradeable Player Picks, plus Pelé-themed Festival of Football rewards and new modes and features in FC Mobile.