Shares of Electronic Arts sank 17% on Thursday after the videogame maker cut its annual forecast, sparking fears over the future of its soccer franchise that has been a cornerstone of its gaming empire.

Key Takeaways Electronic Arts shares are tumbling 15% in premarket trading Thursday, a day after slumping demand for its EA SPORTS FC 25 video game prompted the company to cut its outlook.The company projected net bookings to be $2.

Electronic Arts, Inc. (EA) stock fell sharply after the video game software maker issued a negative pre-announcement, primarily due to weakness in its soccer video game franchise. Redwood City, California-based Electronic Arts said it expects fiscal year 2025 third-quarter GAAP revenue of $1.

Videogame publisher Electronic Arts on Wednesday cut its forecast for annual bookings, citing weakness across its established soccer franchise, sparking concerns over a slowdown in the key division and sending its shares tumbling nearly 11%.