At the end of last month, EA confirmed that it had reached a $55 billion deal to privatize the company through a joint acquisition by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners and private equity firm Silver Lake Capital.There are still many questions about the impact of this deal on EA and the entire gaming industry. Now two U.S. senators have warned of possible "overseas penetration" after Saudi Arabia controls it.

Senators Richard Blumenthal and Elizabeth Warren, both Democratic congressmen, have jointly sent a letter to EA CEO Andrew Wilson and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, questioning whether Saudi Arabia will interfere with EA's editorial autonomy if the deal is approved.According to 404 Media, they also pointed out that Saudi Arabia's holdings may pose a "national security" risk.

“This transaction may not only enhance Saudi Arabia’s overseas penetration in the United States, but also raise national security concerns because the Saudi government can obtain sensitive personal information of millions of users through EA, control the research and development of artificial intelligence technology, and influence the company’s product design and direction—and this influence will not be restricted.”

The Saudi Public Investment Fund has continued to invest heavily in many game companies in recent years, including Nintendo.The country has also reached a 12-year agreement with the International Olympic Committee to bring e-sports Olympic events to Saudi Arabia many times.