The status of Electronic Arts in Russia and global operations
The legal entity for the American computer games developer Electronic Arts, commonly known as EA, was liquidated in Russia. This action is reflected in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities as part of ongoing corporate filings and regulatory records. The liquidation marks a formal end to the entity’s legal existence within the Russian jurisdiction, aligning with broader corporate governance steps that often accompany shifts in regional business activity.
In March 2022 EA suspended sales of its games in Russia and Belarus. This pause applied to digital and physical distribution, reflecting the company’s response to regional market disruptions and international policy developments at the time. The suspension signaled a pause in revenue generation from those markets while the broader company evaluated its regional footprint under evolving regulatory and commercial conditions.
Founded in May 1982, Electronic Arts emerged as a pioneer in the video game industry and has grown into a globally recognized publisher and developer. Its portfolio includes many iconic franchises. Battlefield, Need for Speed, The Sims, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Medal of Honor, Command & Conquer, Dead Space, Titanfall, and Star Wars are among the games widely associated with EA. In addition, the company has produced a range of sports titles under EA Sports, covering FIFA, Madden NFL, NBA Live, NHL, and EA Sports UFC.
EA has built and operated several major development studios around the world. Notable locations include EA Tiburon in Bucharest, EA Vancouver, EA Romania, DICE in Stockholm and Los Angeles, BioWare in Los Angeles and Vancouver, and Respawn Entertainment. These studios have contributed to EA’s diverse catalog of franchises and live-service titles, shaping the company’s global publishing strategy and development pipeline.
There have been reports that EA shifted its marketing operations related to the Commonwealth of Independent States to its office in Poland. This relocation of marketing activities reflects strategic adjustments to regional market access and coordination across multiple jurisdictions. The move was part of a broader approach to managing regional teams, brand messaging, and local partnerships in a dynamic global environment.
EA continues to focus on its core franchises and on expanding its digital services portfolio, including live-service models, ongoing online features, and cross-platform play where feasible. The company maintains a global publishing framework and coordinates with regional teams to adapt products for local audiences while adhering to applicable laws and platform policies. Attribution for these strategic choices comes from corporate disclosures and industry analyses. [Source attribution: corporate filings and industry reporting].