Electronic Arts, the well-known US publishing powerhouse, recently adjusted its financial projections for this fiscal year downward. According to an investor briefing, the company attributed this shift to both EA Sports FC and Dragon Age: The Veilguard underperforming against expectations. Earlier, EA anticipated a moderate single-digit uptick in net bookings for its live service sector, but now it foresees a slight decrease instead.
The bulk of this financial amendment stems from EA Sports FC 25. Despite enjoying two years of double-digit growth, its progress hit a snag in the third quarter. Additionally, EA reported that Dragon Age: The Veilguard attracted 1.5 million players in the past quarter, which is only half of what they initially projected.
The company estimates it will generate approximately $2.215 billion in net bookings for Q3. Reflecting on the quarter’s performance, EA CEO Andrew Wilson commented, “During Q3, we delivered top-notch games and experiences across our portfolio. However, Dragon Age and EA Sports FC 25 fell short of our net bookings expectations.”
Wilson mentioned that a recent comprehensive gameplay update and the annual Team of the Year update in FC 25 have received encouraging feedback from players. “We remain optimistic about our long-term strategy and anticipate a resurgence of growth in FY26 as we continue to build on our pipeline,” he added.
Meanwhile, EA CFO Stuart Canfield said: “We persist in balancing investments aimed at future growth while maintaining operational discipline. We are steadfast in our commitment to EA’s long-term financial goals and, with an eye on FY26, expect growth as we roll out more of our renowned franchises.”
