The latest Bloomberg-sourced report indicates Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is weighing a merger of Electronic Arts with its existing Savvy Games Group subsidiary. The stated aim is improved coordination across the PIF's expanding gaming holdings following last month's completion of the $55 billion leveraged buyout that took EA private. No final decision has been reached, and any such combination would likely wait until Savvy finalizes its separate $6 billion acquisition of Chinese mobile developer Moonton.
Savvy's portfolio already includes Scopely (Monopoly Go, Pokémon Go via Niantic assets), ESL FACEIT Group, and stakes in multiple publishers. An EA integration would consolidate major console/PC franchises such as EA Sports FC, Battlefield, and The Sims alongside mobile titles under one structure. Past large gaming mergers have frequently resulted in workforce reductions to service acquisition debt; EA staff have previously expressed concerns over potential cuts and creative influence following the PIF-led takeover.
Both PIF and EA declined to comment on the Bloomberg reporting. Regulatory approvals, including antitrust review, would be required for any merger to proceed. The development reflects ongoing consolidation efforts within the Saudi gaming investment strategy.