EA May Sell BioWare And DICE Or Close Other Studios, Says Analyst

Here is a 196-word summary of the news article: EA may sell off or close some of its studios as part of a $55 billion deal to take the company private. The deal, which involves Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake, will require EA to settle $20 billion in debt. Analysts believe BioWare is a prime candidate to be sold, as the studio has struggled in recent years. The upcoming Mass Effect title may attract potential buyers. The future of DICE, the developer of the Battlefield franchise, is also uncertain, as EA focuses its promotional efforts on Battlefield 6 and its competition with Call of Duty. While The Sims 4 is a major revenue generator for EA, even the Maxis studio could be sold if a suitable offer is made. Regardless, analysts expect significant layoffs across EA's studios as the company looks to streamline operations and prioritize its core money-making products. The deal is not finalized yet and may not close until 2026. In the meantime, EA will likely focus on its most profitable IPs and be open to selling off "secondary" properties and studios.