Shareholders of Electronic Arts have voted in favor of a takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, clearing the way for one of the most significant transactions in the global video game industry.

The approval follows months of negotiations and regulatory engagement, culminating in a decisive vote that endorses the PIF’s bid to acquire the US-based gaming publisher.

The transaction positions the Public Investment Fund as the controlling owner of one of the world’s largest interactive entertainment companies, known for blockbuster franchises spanning sports, action and online gaming.

Supporters of the deal cited the long-term investment horizon, financial strength and strategic commitment offered by the PIF, which has steadily expanded its presence across technology, sports and media sectors worldwide.

Saudi Arabia has made gaming and digital entertainment a core pillar of its economic diversification strategy, with the PIF backing studios, publishers and esports initiatives as part of a broader push to build a global gaming hub.

The acquisition of Electronic Arts is seen as a major acceleration of that strategy, providing access to established intellectual property, global development talent and large international player communities.

Electronic Arts’ leadership indicated that the takeover would allow the company to invest more aggressively in innovation, live services and emerging technologies, while maintaining its creative independence and operational footprint.

The deal is expected to provide greater financial flexibility for long-term development cycles in an increasingly competitive industry.

Regulatory reviews in key jurisdictions are expected to continue, but the shareholder vote represents a critical milestone.

The approval underscores growing confidence in Saudi Arabia’s role as a long-term investor in global technology and entertainment, and signals a reshaping of ownership structures within the video game industry.