EA posts strong Q4 numbers thanks to FIFA and Apex Legends

Electronic Arts today released its final earnings report for fiscal year 2023, which includes its fourth quarter performance. Net bookings in Q4 rose by 11% year-on-year to $1.9 billion, while total net bookings for the year came in around $7.4 billion. The results for the quarter and the year show strong growth for the company, which is propelled largely by its biggest franchises like Apex Legends and FIFA.

According to EA’s report, most of this success was driven by its ongoing franchises, such as the aforementioned Apex Legends. The title saw a surge in player activity in Q4, and according to EA CEO Andrew Wilson, it has maintained an average 20 million monthly active users throughout the year. The company added that The Sims surpassed 70 million players in this fiscal year.