Electronic Arts, a major player in the US publishing scene, has adjusted its financial predictions for this year. This shift stems from some key titles not performing as hoped—specifically, EA Sports FC and Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Originally, the company was banking on a small increase in net bookings with its live services, but now it’s bracing for a slight decrease.
Most of this adjustment can be attributed to EA Sports FC 25. Despite an impressive run with double-digit growth over the past two years, this title’s progress hit a snag in the third quarter. As for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, it managed to draw in 1.5 million players during the last quarter, which is only half of what was anticipated.
Looking ahead, EA expects to pull in about $2.215 billion in net bookings for Q3. “In Q3, we kept up our commitment to delivering top-notch games and experiences within our lineup,” EA CEO Andrew Wilson remarked. “Yet, Dragon Age and EA Sports FC 25 didn’t quite hit the mark in terms of our net bookings expectations. This month, we launched a major gameplay update along with our annual Team of the Year update for FC 25. The player feedback and early signs have been promising. We’re confident in our long-term plan and anticipate bouncing back in FY26 as we work through our upcoming projects.”
EA’s CFO Stuart Canfield chimed in, “We’re striking a balance between investing in future opportunities and maintaining operational restraint, while staying true to EA’s long-term financial goals. Looking towards FY26, we aim to grow by introducing more of our beloved franchises.”
