There have been a lot of questions surrounding the acquisition of mega-publisher Electronic Arts by Saudi Investors.
Aside from the concerns over national security in the United States, many are wondering what this means for EA's studios and their core values and beliefs. Take BioWare, for example, a studio that has never been shy to embrace progressive characters, writing, and themes in its games. There are a lot of legitimate questions about the studio's future that, for now, aren't being answered.
It's something that has also already seen backlash from the community. Some Sims content creators quit the EA Creator Network in protest over concerns about proper representation and inclusivity in The Sims 4.
According to an update on the Frequently Asked Questions document made concerning EA's acquisition, the company will still have creative control over its games.
The same document states that The Consortium, which is a reference to the Saudi-led consortium that includes the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and private equity groups purchasing Electronic Arts, "is supportive of and committed to investing in our exceptional employees and our strong culture."
There Are Still Concerns That The Consortium Could Sell Off Certain Studios Like BioWare
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