US publishing powerhouse Electronic Arts recently adjusted its financial projections for this fiscal year, announcing a downward revision.
In a recent disclosure to investors, EA attributed this change to underwhelming performances from both EA Sports FC and Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Originally, the company anticipated a mid-single-digit boost in net bookings for its live service sector. However, they are now forecasting a slight single-digit decline.
The primary cause for this adjustment appears to be EA Sports FC 25. Although it enjoyed two years of impressive double-digit growth, the game’s momentum slowed during the third quarter. Furthermore, Dragon Age: The Veilguard attracted just 1.5 million players in the last quarter, falling short of expectations by 50 percent.
EA estimates that net bookings for the third quarter will reach approximately $2.215 billion.
During a statement, EA CEO Andrew Wilson noted, “In Q3, we continued to roll out high-quality games and experiences across our lineup. Nevertheless, both Dragon Age and EA Sports FC 25 came in below our net bookings projections.”
He went on to highlight recent efforts, saying, “This month, our teams unveiled a comprehensive gameplay update, coupled with our annual Team of the Year update in FC 25. We’re encouraged by the positive player feedback and early indicators. Our belief in our long-term strategy remains strong, and we anticipate a return to growth in FY26 as we advance our development pipeline.”
EA CFO Stuart Canfield chimed in, emphasizing, “We maintain a balance between investing for future expansion and exercising operational discipline, remaining committed to EA’s long-term financial plans. Looking forward to FY26, we foresee growth as we roll out more releases from our iconic franchises.”
