Electronic Arts pulled in $254 million from mobile games in Q3 of fiscal 2025, down 8% from the same quarter a year earlier. FC Mobile drove most of the net bookings growth in the mobile segment, even as overall mobile revenue slipped. Mobile made up roughly 13% of EA's $1.9 billion in total net revenue for the quarter. Console brought in $1.2 billion, while PC added $465 million.
Mobile revenue dropped from $290 million in Q1 and $275 million in Q2, but deferred net revenue told a different story. The mobile division recorded $55 million in deferred revenue this quarter, a jump from negative $2 million in Q1 and $1 million in Q2. That figure also beat the $24 million deferred in Q3 2025.
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Platform performance and franchise engagement
Mobile remains the smallest slice of EA's revenue pie, but the company pointed to its role in net bookings as proof it still matters. FC Mobile's strong showing reinforced EA's approach of leaning on established franchises to prop up digital sales. Console and PC titles held their own too — Battlefield 6 hit new engagement records for the franchise during the quarter.
Revenue streams split in different directions. Full game sales climbed 6% year-over-year to $632 million. Live services dipped 1%, landing just under $1.3 billion. That pattern has held for the past year: full games inch up while live services slide slightly. Total revenue for the quarter rose 1% compared to Q3 2025.
Net bookings and growth
Net bookings jumped 38% year-over-year to $3 billion in Q3 2025. The increase reflects sustained engagement across EA's catalog, with both legacy franchises and mobile titles contributing. FC Mobile and other mobile games remain important to that growth, even if they represent a smaller chunk of total revenue.
Pending acquisition by Public Investment Fund-led consortium
EA confirmed during the quarter that a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is moving forward with an acquisition. The all-cash deal values EA at $210 per share. Shareholders approved the transaction, which is expected to close in the first quarter of fiscal 2027 once regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions are met.
The pending $55 billion acquisition meant EA skipped its usual earnings call this quarter. The company told staff that creative control will stay in place after the shift to private ownership, which will end more than 40 years of public trading.
Looking ahead
Mobile revenue fell compared to last year, but EA's overall performance stayed steady thanks to net bookings and franchise engagement. FC Mobile continues to anchor the mobile strategy alongside console and PC releases. As the acquisition moves closer to completion, EA's financial trajectory and strategic priorities will keep drawing attention across the industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much revenue did EA make from mobile in Q3 2025?
EA reported $254 million in net mobile revenue during the third quarter of its 2025 fiscal year.
What percentage of EA's total revenue comes from mobile games?
Mobile games accounted for approximately 13% of EA's $1.9 billion in total net revenue for the quarter.
Which mobile game contributed the most to EA's net bookings?
FC Mobile was the primary driver of net bookings in Q3 2025.
How did full games and live services perform for EA this quarter?
Full game revenue increased by 6% to $632 million, while live service revenue declined by 1% to just under $1.3 billion.
What is the status of EA's acquisition by the Public Investment Fund-led consortium?
The $55 billion all-cash deal has been approved by shareholders and is expected to close in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, pending regulatory approvals.
Will EA remain publicly traded after the acquisition?
No, EA is set to go private following the completion of the acquisition, ending over 40 years as a publicly listed company.
