EA Share Price Plummets Over 16% After EA Sports FC 25 and Dragon Age: The Veilguard Sales Disappoint

Electronic Arts (EA), one of the largest game publishers in the industry, is facing renewed scrutiny after a substantial drop in its share price.

Following a revised financial outlook released by the company, EA's stock took a dramatic fall of over 16% in a single trading day, as reported by Google Finance.

This downturn is tied directly to lower-than-expected sales of two of its most anticipated titles—EA Sports FC 25 and Dragon Age: The Veilguard. EA, known for its broad portfolio that spans platforms such as PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, saw its share price fall from $142.35 to $118.58 USD in one day.

While the market has started to stabilize at the time of writing, the event marks one of the most turbulent declines in recent company history.

Despite the current challenges, EA’s overall valuation remains higher than it was in 2023, a testament to the publisher's long-term resilience and historical market performance. The downturn follows EA's announcement that EA Sports FC 25, the successor to the globally popular FIFA series, experienced a slowdown in sales momentum after a strong launch.

Additionally, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, a highly anticipated entry in the beloved RPG franchise, underperformed, reportedly missing its initial sales targets by approximately 50%.

In an official statement, EA described EA Sports FC 25’s recent sales as having "slowed significantly following initial positive momentum," while Dragon Age: The Veilguard "came in well below company expectations." Industry analysts point to a combination of shifting player preferences, competitive releases, and heightened expectations as potential contributors to these sales figures.

Both titles were expected to help drive revenue through the coming year, especially as EA continues to invest heavily in live-services and multiplatform support, including ongoing titles available via the Nintendo Switch eShop. EA’s official website currently highlights Split Fiction and Plants Vs Zombies 3 as its most imminent releases, underscoring a relatively thin immediate release schedule for the company.

This lack of near-term blockbusters could play a role in short-term investor caution, though EA’s track record suggests potential for recovery as the publisher looks ahead to new projects and future releases. As the market reaction continues to unfold, Electronic Arts maintains a position of cautious optimism, reminding investors and fans alike that share price volatility is not uncommon in the gaming industry.

The company’s history of innovation and adaptation across major hardware platforms, including Nintendo Switch, gives reason for confidence as it navigates this challenging period.

For now, stakeholders will be watching closely to see how quickly EA can rebound and what upcoming announcements may help restore momentum.

EA EA Sports FC 25 EA Sports EA Sports FC Dragon Age: The Veilguard Electronic Arts