Electronic Arts (EA) 10-Q 9 Nov 21 2022 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover

Cover - shares	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Nov. 05, 2021
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2021
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	000-17948
Entity Registrant Name	ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	94-2838567
Entity Address, Address Line One	209 Redwood Shores Parkway
Entity Address, City or Town	Redwood City
Entity Address, State or Province	CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	94065
City Area Code	650
Local Phone Number	628-1500
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol	EA
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		282,808,143
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--03-31
Entity Central Index Key	0000712515

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,630	$ 5,260
Short-term investments	342	1,106	[1]
Receivables, net	1,031	521	[1]
Other current assets	387	326	[1]
Total current assets	3,390	7,213	[1]
Property and equipment, net	516	491	[1]
Goodwill	5,459	2,868	[1]
Other assets	435	362	[1]
TOTAL ASSETS	13,019	13,288	[1]
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	136	96	[1]
Accrued and other current liabilities	1,119	1,341	[1]
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)	1,322	1,527	[1]
Total current liabilities	2,577	2,964	[1]
Senior notes, net	1,877	1,876	[1]
Income tax obligations	318	315	[1]
Other liabilities	323	250	[1]
TOTAL LIABILITIES	5,163	5,448	[1]
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 12)			[1]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, $0.01 par value. 1,000 shares authorized; 288 and 288 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	3	3	[1]
Additional paid-in capital	0	0	[1]
Retained earnings	7,855	7,887	[1]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2)	(50)	[1]
Total stockholders' equity	7,856	7,840	[1]
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 13,019	$ 13,288	[1]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000	1,000
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net	$ 68	$ 43	[1]
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net	2,139	2,045	[1]
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 1,080	$ 309	[1]
[1]	Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares issued	284	286
Common stock, shares outstanding	284	286

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Net revenue	$ 1,826	$ 1,151	$ 3,377	$ 2,610
Cost of revenue	494	286	809	574
Gross profit	1,332	865	2,568	2,036
Operating expenses:
Research and development	553	421	1,068	859
Marketing and sales	233	156	423	277
General and administrative	176	133	345	269
Amortization of intangibles	30	6	70	11
Total operating expenses	992	716	1,906	1,416
Operating income (loss)	340	149	662	620
Interest and other income (expense), net	(14)	(10)	(28)	(13)
Income before provision for income taxes	326	139	634	607
Provision for income taxes	32	(46)	136	57
Net income (loss)	$ 294	$ 185	$ 498	$ 550
Earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ 1.03	$ 0.64	$ 1.75	$ 1.90
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ 1.02	$ 0.63	$ 1.73	$ 1.88
Number of shares used in computation:
Basic	285	289	285	289
Diluted	287	293	288	292

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 294	$ 185	$ 498	$ 550
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	0	(3)	0	8
Net gains (losses) on derivative instruments	50	(43)	56	(80)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(17)	9	(8)	33
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	33	(37)	48	(39)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	$ 327	$ 148	$ 546	$ 511

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)	$ 498	$ 550
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	199	77
Stock-based compensation	274	215
Change in assets and liabilities:
Receivables, net	(446)	39
Other assets	(51)	(113)
Accounts payable	42	106
Accrued and other liabilities	(250)	(96)
Deferred income taxes, net	(140)	(32)
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)	(205)	(307)
Net cash provided by operating activities	(79)	439
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures	(87)	(63)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term investments	1,128	1,418
Purchase of short-term investments	(369)	(1,416)
Acquisition, net of cash acquired	(3,394)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,722)	(61)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	41	43
Payments of Dividends	(97)	0
Cash paid to taxing authorities for shares withheld from employees	(121)	(77)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	(650)	(78)
Net cash used in financing activities	(827)	(112)
Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents	(2)	25
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(3,630)	291
Beginning cash and cash equivalents	5,260	3,768
Ending cash and cash equivalents	1,630	4,059
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net	303	173
Cash paid during the period for interest	$ 28	$ 21

Condensed Consolidated Statem_4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity Statement - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	Total		Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2020			288,413
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2020	$ 7,461		$ 3	$ 0	$ 7,508	$ (50)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	363				365	(2)
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	102			102
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues			1,088
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues	(66)			(66)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares			(747)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	(78)			(36)	(42)
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2020			288,754
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2020	7,782		$ 3	0	7,831	(52)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2020			288,413
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2020	7,461		$ 3	0	7,508	(50)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(33)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(6)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	511
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2020			289,622
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2020	8,075		$ 3	145	8,016	(89)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2020			288,754
Beginning balance at Jun. 30, 2020	7,782		$ 3	0	7,831	(52)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(36)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	148				185	(37)
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	113			113
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues			868
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues	32			32
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares			0
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	0			0	0
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2020			289,622
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2020	$ 8,075		$ 3	145	8,016	(89)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021	286,000		286,465
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2021	$ 7,840	[1]	$ 3	0	7,887	(50)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	219				204	15
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	125			125
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions	23			23
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues			1,209
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues	(105)			(105)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares			(2,292)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	(325)			(43)	(282)
Cash dividends declared ($0.17 per common share)	(49)				(49)
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2021			285,382
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2021	$ 7,728		$ 3	0	7,760	(35)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021	286,000		286,465
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2021	$ 7,840	[1]	$ 3	0	7,887	(50)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	23
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	25
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	$ 546
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.17
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2021	284,000		283,666
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2021	$ 7,856		$ 3	0	7,855	(2)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2021			285,382
Beginning balance at Jun. 30, 2021	7,728		$ 3	0	7,760	(35)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	19
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	14
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	327				294	33
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	149			149
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues			602
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues	25			25
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares			(2,318)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	(325)			(174)	(151)
Cash dividends declared ($0.17 per common share)	$ (48)				(48)
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2021	284,000		283,666
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2021	$ 7,856		$ 3	$ 0	$ 7,855	$ (2)
[1]	Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Description Of Business And Bas

Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards	Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (Topic 740). The amendments in this update simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. We adopted ASU 2019-12 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022. The amendments did not have a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements upon adoption. The standard clarified and amended existing guidance with respect to transactions in which a taxpayer realizes a step-up in tax basis of goodwill. As we integrate acquired intellectual property into our global operating structure, we may realize a tax basis step-up in goodwill. In such situations, we are required to assess whether the integration relates to the acquisition or is a separate transaction. When the integration is a separate transaction, we may be required to recognize deferred tax assets to the extent the stepped-up tax basis exceeds the associated U.S. GAAP basis. This assessment requires judgment around key indicators such as whether the tax basis step-up was contemplated as part of the original acquisition to which the intellectual property relates, whether the integration results in cash taxes, and whether the integration is achieved through a simple tax election. See Note 10 — Income Taxes for a discussion of the prospective application of this standard to our intra-entity transfer of Codemasters intellectual property (the “Codemasters intra-entity sale”) during the three months ended September 30, 2021.
Business Description and Accounting Policies	(1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Electronic Arts is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. We develop, market, publish and deliver games, content and services that can be played and watched on game consoles, PCs, mobile phones and tablets. We believe that the breadth and depth of our portfolio, live services offerings, and our use of multiple business models and distribution channels provide us with strategic advantages. Our foundation is a collection of intellectual property from which we create innovative games and content that enables us to build on-going and meaningful relationships with a community of players, creators and viewers. Our portfolio includes brands that we either wholly own (such as Battlefield, The Sims, Apex Legends, Need for Speed and Plants vs. Zombies) or license from others (such as FIFA, Madden NFL, UFC, NHL, Formula 1 and Star Wars). Through our live services offerings, we offer our players high-quality experiences designed to provide value to players and extend and enhance gameplay. These live services include extra content, subscription offerings and other revenue generated in addition to the sale of our base games and free-to-play games. In addition, we are focused on reaching more players whenever and wherever they want to play. We believe that we can add value to our network by making it easier for players to connect to a world of play by offering choice of business model, distribution channel and device. Our fiscal year is reported on a 52- or 53-week period that ends on the Saturday nearest March 31. Our results of operations for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022 contains 52 weeks and ends on April 2, 2022. Our results of operations for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 contained 53 weeks and ended on April 3, 2021. Our results of operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 contained 13 weeks and 26 weeks, respectively, and ended on October 2, 2021. Our results of operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2020 contained 13 weeks and 27 weeks, respectively, and ended on October 3, 2020. For simplicity of disclosure, all fiscal periods are referred to as ending on a calendar month end. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals unless otherwise indicated) that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. The preparation of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The results of operations for the current interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the current year or any other period. These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, as filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 26, 2021. Change in Estimated Offering Period The offering period is the period in which we offer to provide the future update rights and/or online hosting for the game and extra content sold. Because the offering period is not an explicitly defined period, we must make an estimate of the offering period for the service related performance obligations (i.e., future update rights and online hosting). For sales prior to July 1, 2020, revenues for service related performance obligations were generally recognized over an estimated nine-month period beginning in the month after shipment for games and extra content sold through retail, and an estimated six-month period for digitally-distributed games and extra content beginning in the month of sale. During the three months ended September 30, 2020, we completed our annual evaluation of the Estimated Offering Period and as a result, for sales after July 1, 2020, revenue for service related performance obligations for games and extra content sold through retail is recognized over an estimated ten-month period beginning in the month of sale, and revenue for service related performance obligations for digitally-distributed games and extra content is recognized over an estimated eight-month period beginning in the month of sale. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, this change to our Estimated Offering Period resulted in an increase in net revenue of $125 million and net income of $95 million, and an increase of $0.33 diluted earnings per share. During the six months ended September 30, 2021, this change to our Estimated Offering Period resulted in an increase in net revenue of $102 million and net income of $77 million, and an increase of $0.27 diluted earnings per share. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we completed our annual evaluation of the Estimated Offering Period. We have noted consumers are playing certain of our Online Hosted Service Games, such as PC and Console Free-to-Play games, for longer periods of time than in prior years as players engage with services we provide that are designed to enhance and extend gameplay, and as such, have concluded that the Estimated Offering Period for such games should be lengthened. As a result, for all new sales after July 1, 2021, the revenue that we recognize for service-related performance obligation related to our PC and Console Free-to-Play games is recognized generally over a twelve-month period. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, this change to our Estimated Offering Period resulted in an estimated decrease in net revenue of $17 million and net income of $13 million, and a decrease of $0.05 diluted earnings per share. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (Topic 740). The amendments in this update simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. We adopted ASU 2019-12 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022. The amendments did not have a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements upon adoption. The standard clarified and amended existing guidance with respect to transactions in which a taxpayer realizes a step-up in tax basis of goodwill. As we integrate acquired intellectual property into our global operating structure, we may realize a tax basis step-up in goodwill. In such situations, we are required to assess whether the integration relates to the acquisition or is a separate transaction. When the integration is a separate transaction, we may be required to recognize deferred tax assets to the extent the stepped-up tax basis exceeds the associated U.S. GAAP basis. This assessment requires judgment around key indicators such as whether the tax basis step-up was contemplated as part of the original acquisition to which the intellectual property relates, whether the integration results in cash taxes, and whether the integration is achieved through a simple tax election. See Note 10 — Income Taxes for a discussion of the prospective application of this standard to our intra-entity transfer of Codemasters intellectual property (the “Codemasters intra-entity sale”) during the three months ended September 30, 2021. Other Recently Issued Accounting Standard s In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations: Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers (Topic 805). The amendments in this update require that an acquirer recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606. This update is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the timing of adoption and impact of this new standard on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.
Change in Accounting Estimate	Change in Estimated Offering Period The offering period is the period in which we offer to provide the future update rights and/or online hosting for the game and extra content sold. Because the offering period is not an explicitly defined period, we must make an estimate of the offering period for the service related performance obligations (i.e., future update rights and online hosting). For sales prior to July 1, 2020, revenues for service related performance obligations were generally recognized over an estimated nine-month period beginning in the month after shipment for games and extra content sold through retail, and an estimated six-month period for digitally-distributed games and extra content beginning in the month of sale. During the three months ended September 30, 2020, we completed our annual evaluation of the Estimated Offering Period and as a result, for sales after July 1, 2020, revenue for service related performance obligations for games and extra content sold through retail is recognized over an estimated ten-month period beginning in the month of sale, and revenue for service related performance obligations for digitally-distributed games and extra content is recognized over an estimated eight-month period beginning in the month of sale. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, this change to our Estimated Offering Period resulted in an increase in net revenue of $125 million and net income of $95 million, and an increase of $0.33 diluted earnings per share. During the six months ended September 30, 2021, this change to our Estimated Offering Period resulted in an increase in net revenue of $102 million and net income of $77 million, and an increase of $0.27 diluted earnings per share.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	(2) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS There are various valuation techniques used to estimate fair value, the primary one being the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which we would transact and consider assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. We measure certain financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis. Fair Value Hierarchy The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are as follows: • Level 1 . Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. • Level 2 . Observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets), or model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated with observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. • Level 3 . Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of assets or liabilities. Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis As of September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, our assets and liabilities that were measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows (in millions): Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using As of September 30, 2021 Quoted Prices in Significant Significant Balance Sheet (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Assets Bank and time deposits $ 25 $ 25 $ — $ — Cash equivalents Money market funds 112 112 — — Cash equivalents Available-for-sale securities: Corporate bonds 152 — 152 — Short-term investments U.S. Treasury securities 65 65 — — Short-term investments Commercial paper 35 — 35 — Short-term investments Foreign government securities 32 — 32 — Short-term investments Asset-backed securities 40 — 40 — Short-term investments Certificates of deposit 18 — 18 — Short-term investments Foreign currency derivatives 49 — 49 — Other current assets and other assets Deferred compensation plan assets (a) 23 23 — — Other assets Total assets at fair value $ 551 $ 225 $ 326 $ — Liabilities Foreign currency derivatives $ 12 $ — $ 12 $ — Accrued and other current liabilities and other liabilities Deferred compensation plan liabilities (a) 23 23 — — Other liabilities Total liabilities at fair value $ 35 $ 23 $ 12 $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using As of March 31, 2021 Quoted Prices in Significant Significant Balance Sheet (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Assets Bank and time deposits $ 157 $ 157 $ — $ — Cash equivalents Money market funds 2,100 2,100 — — Cash equivalents Available-for-sale securities: Corporate bonds 380 — 380 — Short-term investments and cash equivalents U.S. Treasury securities 437 437 — — Short-term investments and cash equivalents U.S. agency securities 3 — 3 — Short-term investments Commercial paper 142 — 142 — Short-term investments and cash equivalents Foreign government securities 67 — 67 — Short-term investments Asset-backed securities 112 — 112 — Short-term investments Certificates of deposit 41 — 41 — Short-term investments Foreign currency derivatives 33 — 33 — Other current assets and other assets Deferred compensation plan assets (a) 18 18 — — Other assets Total assets at fair value $ 3,490 $ 2,712 $ 778 $ — Liabilities Foreign currency derivatives $ 40 $ — $ 40 $ — Accrued and other current liabilities and other liabilities Deferred compensation plan liabilities (a) 19 19 — — Other liabilities Total liabilities at fair value $ 59 $ 19 $ 40 $ — (a) The Deferred Compensation Plan assets consist of various mutual funds. See Note 15 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, for additional information regarding our Deferred Compensation Plan.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	(3) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Cash and Cash Equivalents As of September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, our cash and cash equivalents were $1,630 million and $5,260 million, respectively. Cash equivalents were valued using quoted market prices or other readily available market information. Short-Term Investments Short-term investments consisted of the following as of September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Cost or Gross Unrealized Fair Cost or Gross Unrealized Fair Gains Losses Gains Losses Corporate bonds $ 152 $ — $ — $ 152 $ 372 $ — $ — $ 372 U.S. Treasury securities 65 — — 65 374 1 — 375 U.S. agency securities — — — — 3 — — 3 Commercial paper 35 — — 35 136 — — 136 Foreign government securities 32 — — 32 67 — — 67 Asset-backed securities 40 — — 40 112 — — 112 Certificates of deposit 18 — — 18 41 — — 41 Short-term investments $ 342 $ — $ — $ 342 $ 1,105 $ 1 $ — $ 1,106 The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of our short-term investments, classified by stated maturity as of September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Short-term investments Due within 1 year $ 242 $ 242 $ 895 $ 896 Due 1 year through 5 years 94 94 203 203 Due after 5 years 6 6 7 7 Short-term investments $ 342 $ 342 $ 1,105 $ 1,106

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	(4) DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Assets or liabilities associated with our derivative instruments and hedging activities are recorded at fair value in other current assets/other assets, or accrued and other current liabilities/other liabilities, respectively, on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As discussed below, the accounting for gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value depends on the use of the derivative instrument and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting. We transact business in various foreign currencies and have significant international sales and expenses denominated in foreign currencies, subjecting us to foreign currency risk. We purchase foreign currency forward contracts, generally with maturities of 18 months or less, to reduce the volatility of cash flows primarily related to forecasted revenue and expenses denominated in certain foreign currencies. Our cash flow risks are primarily related to fluctuations in the Euro, British pound sterling, Canadian dollar, Swedish krona, Australian dollar, Japanese yen, Chinese yuan, South Korean won and Polish zloty. In addition, we utilize foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate foreign currency exchange risk associated with foreign-currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities, primarily intercompany receivables and payables. The foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments generally have a contractual term of approximately three months or less and are transacted near month-end. We do not use foreign currency forward contracts for speculative trading purposes. Cash Flow Hedging Activities Certain of our forward contracts are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. To qualify for hedge accounting treatment, all hedging relationships are formally documented at the inception of the hedges and must be highly effective in offsetting changes to future cash flows on hedged transactions. The derivative assets or liabilities associated with our hedging activities are recorded at fair value in other current assets/other assets, or accrued and other current liabilities/other liabilities, respectively, on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of these hedges is initially reported, net of tax, as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity. The gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of these hedges is subsequently reclassified into net revenue or research and development expenses, as appropriate, in the period when the forecasted transaction is recognized in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. In the event that the underlying forecasted transactions do not occur, or it becomes remote that they will occur, within the defined hedge period, the gains or losses on the related cash flow hedges are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net revenue or research and development expenses, in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Total gross notional amounts and fair values for currency derivatives with cash flow hedge accounting designation are as follows (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value Asset Liability Asset Liability Forward contracts to purchase $ 264 $ 2 $ 3 $ 370 $ 14 $ 1 Forward contracts to sell $ 1,649 $ 38 $ 4 $ 1,840 $ 15 $ 35 The effects of cash flow hedge accounting in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 are as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended September 30, Six Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net revenue Research and development Net revenue Research and development Net revenue Research and development Net revenue Research and development Total amounts presented in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded $ 1,826 $ 553 $ 1,151 $ 421 $ 3,377 $ 1,068 $ 2,610 $ 859 Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges $ (18) $ 4 $ 1 $ — $ (37) $ 12 $ 12 $ (6) Balance Sheet Hedging Activities Our foreign currency forward contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments are accounted for as derivatives whereby the fair value of the contracts are reported as other current assets or accrued and other current liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair value are reported in interest and other income (expense), net, in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The gains and losses on these foreign currency forward contracts generally offset the gains and losses in the underlying foreign-currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities, which are also reported in interest and other income (expense), net, in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Total gross notional amounts and fair values for currency derivatives that are not designated as hedging instruments are accounted for as follows (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value Asset Liability Asset Liability Forward contracts to purchase $ 364 $ — $ 5 $ 599 $ — $ 4 Forward contracts to sell $ 686 $ 9 $ — $ 450 $ 4 $ — The effect of foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 was as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2021 2020 2021 2020 Interest and other income (expense), net Total amounts presented in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in which the effects of balance sheet hedges are recorded $ (14) $ (10) $ (28) $ (13) Gain (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments $ 4 $ (3) $ (3) $ (7)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(5) ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 are as follows (in millions): Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balances as of June 30, 2021 $ — $ (23) $ (12) $ (35) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications — 36 (17) 19 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — 14 — 14 Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax — 50 (17) 33 Balances as of September 30, 2021 $ — $ 27 $ (29) $ (2) Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balances as of June 30, 2020 $ 7 $ 2 $ (61) $ (52) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (3) (42) 9 (36) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (1) — (1) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (3) (43) 9 (37) Balances as of September 30, 2020 $ 4 $ (41) $ (52) $ (89) The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for the six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 are as follows (in millions): Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balances as of March 31, 2021 $ — $ (29) $ (21) $ (50) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications — 31 (8) 23 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — 25 — 25 Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax — 56 (8) 48 Balances as of September 30, 2021 $ — $ 27 $ (29) $ (2) Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balances as of March 31, 2020 $ (4) $ 39 $ (85) $ (50) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 8 (74) 33 (33) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (6) — (6) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 8 (80) 33 (39) Balances as of September 30, 2020 $ 4 $ (41) $ (52) $ (89) The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 were as follows (in millions): Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Statement of Operations Classification Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Six Months Ended September 30, 2021 (Gains) losses on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges Net revenue $ 18 $ 37 Research and development (4) (12) Total net (gain) loss reclassified, net of tax $ 14 $ 25 The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended September 30, 2020 were as follows (in millions): Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Statement of Operations Classification Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Six Months Ended September 30, 2020 (Gains) losses on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges Net revenue $ (1) $ (12) Research and development — 6 Total net (gain) loss reclassified, net of tax $ (1) $ (6)

Business Combinations

Business Combinations	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	(6) BUSINESS COMBINATIONS Codemasters Group Holdings plc On February 18, 2021, we completed our acquisition of 100% of the equity interests of Codemasters Group Holdings plc, a public limited company registered in England and Wales (“Codemasters”), for a total purchase price of $1.2 billion, net of cash acquired. The fair values assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on management’s best estimates and assumptions, and are considered preliminary as of the reporting date pending finalization of the valuation of deferred tax assets, tax liabilities, and payroll tax liabilities. We expect to finalize the valuation as soon as practicable, but not later than one year from the acquisition date. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded a $5 million net tax liability, which resulted in an increase to goodwill. Glu Mobile Inc. On April 29, 2021, we completed the acquisition of 100% of the equity interests of Glu Mobile Inc., a leading global developer and publisher of mobile games (“Glu” and the “Glu acquisition”) for a total purchase price of $2.0 billion, net of cash acquired of $332 million. The acquisition of Glu is expected to accelerate our mobile growth by creating a combined organization with ongoing live services across multiple games and genres. We also believe that the acquisition will create value by adding Glu’s expertise in casual sports and lifestyle genres to new titles based on our intellectual property. The transaction costs associated with the acquisition totaled approximately $15 million and were recognized in general and administrative expense, of which $11 million were recognized during fiscal 2022, all within the three months ended June 30, 2021. In addition, upon the closing of the Glu acquisition, we assumed all outstanding unvested options and unvested restricted stock units relating to Glu common stock and such awards were converted into corresponding awards relating to a number of shares of our common stock using an exchange ratio equal to 0.0880, with substantially identical terms and conditions as were applicable to the corresponding Glu awards immediately prior to the closing of the acquisition, except as such terms and conditions were modified in the acquisition agreements (“Replacement Awards”). The estimated fair value of the Replacement Awards was $133 million, of which $23 million related to awards for which services were rendered prior to the Glu acquisition and represented part of the purchase consideration transferred in the Glu acquisition. The remaining $110 million is attributable to services to be rendered after the Glu acquisition and will be recognized as stock-based compensation expense over their remaining vesting periods. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we finalized the fair values assigned to the Glu assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The differences between the preliminary estimates recognized during the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and the final amounts are presented in the table below: (In millions) Previously Reported Measurement Period Adjustments As Adjusted Current assets $ 63 $ — $ 63 Property and equipment, net 14 — 14 Other assets 48 — 48 Intangible assets 657 (131) 526 Goodwill 1,406 100 1,506 Deferred tax liabilities (69) 31 (38) Current liabilities (78) — (78) Other liabilities (39) — (39) Purchase price, net of cash acquired $ 2,002 $ — $ 2,002 Intangibles assets by asset category (a) Developed and core technology $ 305 $ (73) $ 232 Trade names and trademarks 252 (43) 209 Registered user base and other intangibles 12 — 12 In-process research and development 88 (15) 73 Total $ 657 $ (131) $ 526 (a) In-process research and development assets are considered indefinite-lived until complete. Excluding the in-process research and development assets, the weighted-average useful life of the Glu’s acquired intangible assets is currently estimated to be approximately 5.5 years. The measurement period adjustments would not have had a material impact on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 had the adjustments to the provisional amounts been recognized as of the acquisition date. Goodwill consists largely of workforce and synergies with our existing business. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. The results of operations of Glu and the fair value of the assets acquired have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements since the date of acquisition. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented because the effect of the acquisition was not material to our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Playdemic Limited On September 20, 2021, we completed the acquisition of 100% of the equity interests of Playdemic Limited, a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales (“Playdemic” and the “Playdemic acquisition”) for a total purchase price of $1.4 billion, net of cash acquired. The Playdemic acquisition is intended to be another step in our strategy of continued leadership in sports and mobile expansion. The transaction costs associated with the acquisition totaled approximately $11 million and were recognized in general and administrative expense, of which $8 million were recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2021. Due to the proximity of the closing date of the Playdemic acquisition to the balance sheet date of September 30, 2021, the initial purchase accounting is incomplete and subject to change during the measurement period, which may result in material changes to our purchase price allocation. We expect to finalize the purchase accounting as soon as practicable, but not later than one year from the acquisition date. The following table summarizes the provisional allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on management’s best estimates as of the reporting date: (In millions) Current assets $ 22 Property and equipment, net 2 Other assets 2 Intangible assets 354 Goodwill 1,100 Deferred tax liabilities (67) Current liabilities (6) Other liabilities (2) Purchase price, net of cash acquired $ 1,405 To develop our provisional fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we utilized currently available information and fair value allocation benchmarks from similar completed transactions. We are currently in the process of completing our purchase accounting; including, but not limited to, completing a valuation of acquired intangible assets and valuation of deferred tax assets, tax liabilities, and payroll tax liabilities . Goodwill consists largely of workforce and synergies with our existing business. The goodwill is not deductible for local tax purposes. The results of operations during the three months ended September 30, 2021 for Playdemic are not material to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented because the effect of the acquisition was not material to our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the six months ended September 30, 2021, we completed one other acquisition that was not material to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Goodwill And Acquisition-Relate

Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net	(7) GOODWILL AND ACQUISITION-RELATED INTANGIBLES, NET The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended September 30, 2021 are as follows (in millions): As of March 31, 2021 Activity Effects of Foreign Currency Translation As of September 30, 2021 Goodwill $ 3,236 $ 2,591 $ — $ 5,827 Accumulated impairment (368) — — (368) Total $ 2,868 $ 2,591 $ — $ 5,459 Acquisition-related intangibles consisted of the following (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Gross Accumulated Acquisition- Gross Accumulated Acquisition- Finite-lived acquisition-related intangibles Developed and core technology $ 939 $ (542) $ 397 $ 691 $ (472) $ 219 Trade names and trademarks 393 (169) 224 188 (144) 44 Registered user base and other intangibles 18 (10) 8 5 (5) — Carrier contracts and related 85 (85) — 85 (85) — Playdemic acquired intangibles 354 — $ 354 — — — Total finite-lived acquisition-related intangibles $ 1,789 $ (806) $ 983 $ 969 $ (706) $ 263 Indefinite-lived acquisition-related intangibles In-process research and development $ 97 $ — $ 97 $ 46 $ — $ 46 Total acquisition-related intangibles, net $ 1,886 $ (806) $ 1,080 $ 1,015 $ (706) $ 309 Due to the proximity of the closing date of the Playdemic acquisition to the balance sheet date of September 30, 2021, we included a provisional estimate of acquired intangibles as a separate line item in the above table. We currently estimate the weighted-average useful life of Playdemic’s acquired intangible assets to be approximately 7 years . See Note 6 for additional information on our acquisition of Playdemic. Amortization of intangibles for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 are classified in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2021 2020 2021 2020 Cost of revenue $ 22 $ — $ 44 $ — Operating expenses 30 6 70 11 Total $ 52 $ 6 $ 114 $ 11 Acquisition-related intangible assets are generally amortized using the straight-line method over the lesser of their estimated useful lives or the agreement terms, currently from 1 to 7 years. As of September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, the weighted-average remaining useful life for acquisition-related intangible assets was approximately 5.4 and 3.5 years, respectively. As of September 30, 2021, future amortization of finite-lived acquisition-related intangibles that will be recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations is estimated as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2022 (remaining six months) $ 149 2023 216 2024 165 2025 121 2026 115 2027 96 2028 and thereafter 121 Total $ 983

Royalties And Licenses

Royalties And Licenses	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Royalties And Licenses [Abstract]
Royalties And Licenses	(8) ROYALTIES AND LICENSES Our royalty expenses consist of payments to (1) content licensors, (2) independent software developers, and (3) co-publishing and distribution affiliates. License royalties consist of payments made to celebrities, professional sports organizations, movie studios and other organizations for our use of their trademarks, copyrights, personal publicity rights, content and/or other intellectual property. Royalty payments to independent software developers are payments for the development of intellectual property related to our games. Co-publishing and distribution royalties are payments made to third parties for the delivery of products. During the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we did not recognize any material losses or impairment charges on royalty-based commitments. The current and long-term portions of prepaid royalties and minimum guaranteed royalty-related assets, included in other current assets and other assets, consisted of (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Other current assets $ 76 $ 24 Other assets 22 20 Royalty-related assets $ 98 $ 44 At any given time, depending on the timing of our payments to our co-publishing and/or distribution affiliates, content licensors, and/or independent software developers, we classify any recognized unpaid royalty amounts due to these parties as accrued liabilities. As of September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, royalty-related liabilities were $172 million and $210 million, respectively, which were included in accrued and other current liabilities. As of September 30, 2021, we were committed to pay approximately $1,961 million to content licensors, independent software developers, and co-publishing and/or distribution affiliates, but performance remained with the counterparty (i.e., delivery of the product or content or other factors) and such commitments were therefore not recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 12 for further information on our developer and licensor commitments.

Balance Sheet Details

Balance Sheet Details	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Balance Sheet Details	(9) BALANCE SHEET DETAILS Property and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net, as of September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 consisted of (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Computer, equipment and software $ 821 $ 808 Buildings 369 370 Leasehold improvements 186 172 Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other 93 93 Land 66 66 Construction in progress 46 12 1,581 1,521 Less: accumulated depreciation (1,065) (1,030) Property and equipment, net $ 516 $ 491 Depreciation expense associated with property and equipment was $39 million and $79 million for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. Depreciation expense associated with property and equipment was $32 million and $63 million for the three and six months ended September 30, 2020, respectively. Accrued and Other Current Liabilities Accrued and other current liabilities as of September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 consisted of (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Other accrued expenses $ 343 $ 351 Accrued compensation and benefits 338 494 Accrued royalties 172 210 Sales returns and price protection reserves 99 115 Deferred net revenue (other) 99 95 Operating lease liabilities 68 76 Accrued and other current liabilities $ 1,119 $ 1,341 Deferred net revenue (other) includes the deferral of subscription revenue, licensing arrangements, advertising revenue, and other revenue for which revenue recognition criteria has not been met. Deferred net revenue Deferred net revenue as of September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 consisted of (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) $ 1,322 $ 1,527 Deferred net revenue (other) 99 95 Deferred net revenue (noncurrent) 23 14 Total deferred net revenue $ 1,444 $ 1,636 During the six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we recognized $1,504 million and $985 million of revenue, respectively, that were included in the deferred net revenue balance at the beginning of the period. Remaining Performance Obligations As of September 30, 2021, revenue allocated to remaining performance obligations consists of our deferred revenue balance of $1,444 million and amounts to be invoiced and recognized as revenue in future periods of $89 million. These balances exclude any estimates for future variable consideration as we have elected the optional exemption to exclude sales-based royalty revenue. We expect to recognize substantially all of these balances as revenue over the next 12 months.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	(10) INCOME TAXES The provision for income taxes for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 is based on our projected annual effective tax rate for fiscal year 2022, adjusted for specific items that are required to be recognized in the period in which they are incurred. Our effective tax rate for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 was 10 percent and 21 percent, respectively, as compared to negative 33 percent and 9 percent, respectively, for the same period in fiscal year 2021. Our effective tax rate for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 was higher than prior year due to our decision to capitalize for income tax purposes certain foreign expenses which increased the taxable income in our foreign entities that is subject to U.S. tax. In accordance with our existing accounting policy, we do not establish deferred tax assets to offset this charge, but we expect future deductions of the capitalized amounts. The prior year effective tax rates included a tax benefit, net of valuation allowance, resulting from the Supreme Court of the United States denial of Altera’s appeal of the Altera opinion (the “Altera opinion”). Excluding the Altera opinion, the effective tax rate for three and six months ended September 30, 2020 would have been 13 percent and 20 percent, respectively. In addition, during the three months ended September 30, 2021, we completed the Codemasters intra-entity sale of intellectual property rights to our U.S. and Swiss intellectual property owners. The transaction resulted in a taxable gain. Under U.S. GAAP, any profit resulting from this intercompany transaction will be eliminated upon consolidation. However, the transaction resulted in a step-up of the U.S. and Swiss tax-deductible basis in the transferred intellectual property rights and, accordingly, created a temporary difference between the book basis and the tax basis of such intellectual property rights. As a result, we recognized a $60 million net tax benefit for the current and deferred tax impacts of the sale. Excluding the Codemasters intra-entity sale, the effective tax rate for three and six months ended September 30, 2021 would have been 28 percent and 31 percent, respectively. We are subject to income tax examinations in various jurisdictions with respect to fiscal years after 2011. The timing and potential resolution of income tax examinations is highly uncertain. The total unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2021 were $587 million. While we continue to measure our uncertain tax positions, the amounts ultimately paid, if any, upon resolution of the issues raised by the taxing authorities may differ materially from the amounts accrued. For example, in the period ended June 30, 2020, the Altera opinion resulted in a partial decrease of our unrecognized tax benefits. A complete resolution and settlement of the matters underlying the Altera opinion is reasonably possible within the next 12 months, which would result in an additional reduction of our gross unrecognized tax benefits. However, it is uncertain whether a complete resolution and settlement of such matters would also result in resolution of all related and unrelated U.S. positions for all applicable years. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a range of potential outcomes associated with a reversal of our gross unrecognized tax benefits. It is also reasonably possible that an additional reduction of up to $5 million of unrecognized tax benefits may occur within the next 12 months, unrelated to the Altera opinion, a portion of which would impact our effective tax rate. The actual amount could vary significantly depending on the ultimate timing and nature of any settlements and tax interpretations. Each quarter, we perform a realizability analysis to evaluate whether it is more likely than not that all or a portion of our deferred tax assets will not be realized. During the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, we recognized a decrease of $6 million and an increase of $7 million of valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets primarily due to the expected alignment of the recently acquired businesses with our global operating structure.

Financing Arrangement

Financing Arrangement	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Financing Arrangement	(11) FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Senior Notes In February 2021, we issued $750 million aggregate principal amount of 1.85% Senior Notes due February 15, 2031 (the “2031 Notes”) and $750 million aggregate principal amount of 2.95% Senior Notes due February 15, 2051 (the “2051 Notes”). Our proceeds were $1,478 million, net of discount of $6 million and issuance costs of $16 million. Both the discount and issuance costs are being amortized to interest expense over the respective terms of the 2031 Notes and the 2051 Notes using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate is 1.98% for the 2031 Notes and 3.04% for the 2051 Notes. Interest is payable semiannually in arrears, on February 15 and August 15 of each year. In February 2016, we issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.80% Senior Notes due March 1, 2026 (the “2026 Notes”). Our proceeds were $395 million, net of discount of $1 million and issuance costs of $4 million. Both the discount and issuance costs are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the 2026 Notes using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate was 4.97%. Interest is payable semiannually in arrears, on March 1 and September 1 of each year. The carrying and fair values of the Senior Notes are as follows (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Senior Notes: 4.80% Senior Notes due 2026 $ 400 $ 400 1.85% Senior Notes due 2031 750 750 2.95% Senior Notes due 2051 750 750 Total principal amount $ 1,900 $ 1,900 Unaccreted discount (7) (7) Unamortized debt issuance costs (16) (17) Net carrying value of Senior Notes $ 1,877 $ 1,876 Fair value of Senior Notes (Level 2) $ 1,911 $ 1,873 As of September 30, 2021, the remaining life of the 2026 Notes, 2031 Notes and 2051 Notes is approximately 4.4 years, 9.4 years, and 29.4 years, respectively. The Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank equally with all our other existing and future unsubordinated obligations and any indebtedness that we may incur from time to time under our Credit Facility. The 2026 Notes, 2031 Notes and 2051 Notes are redeemable at our option at any time prior to December 1, 2025, November 15, 2030, and August 15, 2050, respectively, subject to a make-whole premium. After such dates, we may redeem each such series of Notes, respectively, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, upon the occurrence of a change of control repurchase event, the holders of each such series of Notes may require us to repurchase all or a portion of these Notes, at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase. Each such series of Notes also include covenants that limit our ability to incur liens on assets and to enter into sale and leaseback transactions, subject to certain allowances. Credit Facility On August 29, 2019, we entered into a $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”) with a syndicate of banks. The Credit Facility terminates on August 29, 2024 unless the maturity is extended in accordance with its terms. The Credit Facility contains an option to arrange with existing lenders and/or new lenders to provide up to an aggregate of $500 million in additional commitments for revolving loans. Proceeds of loans made under the Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes. The credit agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants that limit or restrict our ability to, among other things, incur subsidiary indebtedness, grant liens, and dispose of all or substantially all assets, in each case subject to customary exceptions for a credit facility of this size and type. We are also required to maintain compliance with a debt to EBITDA ratio. As of September 30, 2021, we were in compliance with the debt to EBITDA ratio. As of September 30, 2021, no amounts were outstanding under the Credit Facility. $2 million of debt issuance costs that were paid in connection with obtaining this credit facility are being amortized to interest expense over the 5-year term of the Credit Facility. Interest Expense The following table summarizes our interest expense recognized for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 that is included in interest and other income (expense), net on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2021 2020 2021 2020 Amortization of debt issuance costs $ (1) $ — $ (1) $ (1) Coupon interest expense (14) (11) (28) (21) Total interest expense $ (15) $ (11) $ (29) $ (22)

Commitments And Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	(12) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Development, Celebrity, League and Content Licenses: Payments and Commitments The products we produce in our studios are designed and created by our employee designers, artists, software programmers and by non-employee software developers (“independent artists” or “third-party developers”). We typically advance development funds to the independent artists and third-party developers during development of our games, usually in installment payments made upon the completion of specified development milestones. Contractually, these payments are generally considered advances against subsequent royalties on the sales of the products. These terms are set forth in written agreements entered into with the independent artists and third-party developers. In addition, we have certain celebrity, league and content license contracts that contain minimum guarantee payments and marketing commitments that may not be dependent on any deliverables. Celebrities and organizations with whom we have contracts include, but are not limited to: CONMEBOL (Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol), DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga E.V. (German Soccer League), FAPL (Football Association Premier League Limited), FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), FIFPRO Foundation, La Liga (Liga Nacional De Futbol Profesional), LFP (Ligue de Football Professionnel), Major League Soccer, Major League Soccer Players Association on behalf of OneTeam Partners, LLC , Serie A (Lega Nazionale Professionisti Serie A), and UEFA (Union des Associations Européennes de Football) (professional soccer); National Basketball Association and National Basketball Players Association (professional basketball); National Hockey League and NHL Players’ Association (professional hockey); NFL Properties LLC, NFL Players Association and NFL Players Inc. on behalf of OneTeam Partners, LLC (professional football); William Morris Endeavor Entertainment LLC (professional mixed martial arts); ESPN (content in EA SPORTS games); Disney Interactive (Star Wars and Disney Sorcerer’s Arena); Formula One Digital Media Limited and Formula Motorsport Limited (professional racing); PGA Tour, Inc. (professional golf); Major League Baseball and MLB Players Association (professional baseball); and Kimsaprincess, Inc. (Kim Kardashian: Hollywood). These developer and content license commitments represent the sum of (1) the cash payments due under non-royalty-bearing licenses and services agreements and (2) the minimum guaranteed payments and advances against royalties due under royalty-bearing licenses and services agreements, the majority of which are conditional upon performance by the counterparty. These minimum guarantee payments and any related marketing commitments are included in the table below. The following table summarizes our minimum contractual obligations as of September 30, 2021 (in millions): Fiscal Years Ending March 31, 2022 (Remaining Total six mos.) 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Thereafter Unrecognized commitments Developer/licensor commitments $ 1,961 $ 109 $ 392 $ 427 $ 421 $ 330 $ 79 $ 203 Marketing commitments 649 84 150 144 130 92 19 30 Senior Notes interest 863 21 55 55 55 54 36 587 Operating lease imputed interest 31 4 6 5 4 3 2 7 Operating leases not yet commenced (a) 160 3 7 8 11 12 12 107 Other purchase obligations 215 12 66 128 7 2 — — Total unrecognized commitments 3,879 233 676 767 628 493 148 934 Recognized commitments Senior Notes principal and interest 1,906 6 — — — 400 — 1,500 Operating leases 318 34 59 53 43 38 26 65 Transition Tax and other taxes 31 11 3 4 6 7 — — Licensing commitments 15 15 — — — — — — Total recognized commitments 2,270 66 62 57 49 445 26 1,565 Total Commitments $ 6,149 $ 299 $ 738 $ 824 $ 677 $ 938 $ 174 $ 2,499 (a) As of September 30, 2021, we have entered into three office leases and one equipment lease that have not yet commenced with aggregate future lease payments of approximately $160 million. These leases are expected to commence between fiscal year 2022 and fiscal year 2025, and will have lease terms ranging from 3 to 12 years. The unrecognized amounts represented in the table above reflect our minimum cash obligations for the respective fiscal years, but do not necessarily represent the periods in which they will be recognized and expensed in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In addition, the amounts in the table above are presented based on the dates the amounts are contractually due as of September 30, 2021; however, certain payment obligations may be accelerated depending on the performance of our operating results. In addition to what is included in the table above, as of September 30, 2021, we had a liability for unrecognized tax benefits and an accrual for the payment of related interest totaling $298 million, of which we are unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate of when cash settlement with a taxing authority will occur. Legal Proceedings The Netherlands Gambling Authority (“NGA”) has asserted that the randomized selection of virtual items in the FIFA Ultimate Team mode of our FIFA franchise contravenes the Dutch Betting and Gaming Act. On October 15, 2020, the District Court of the Hague affirmed the NGA’s decision. We have appealed the District Court’s order, and the NGA’s decision is suspended through the appeals process. We do not believe that the operational or financial consequences from these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. We do not believe that our products and services violate applicable gambling laws. We are also subject to claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe that any liability from any reasonably foreseeable disposition of such claims and litigation, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	(13) STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Valuation Assumptions We recognize compensation cost for stock-based awards to employees based on the awards’ estimated grant-date fair value using a straight-line approach over the service period for which such awards are expected to vest. We account for forfeitures as they occur. The estimation of the fair value of market-based restricted stock units, stock options and ESPP purchase rights is affected by assumptions regarding subjective and complex variables. Generally, our assumptions are based on historical information and judgment is required to determine if historical trends may be indicators of future outcomes. We estimate the fair value of our stock-based awards as follows: • Restricted Stock Units and Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units . The fair value of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units (other than market-based restricted stock units) is determined based on the quoted market price of our common stock on the date of grant. • Market-Based Restricted Stock Units . Market-based restricted stock units consist of grants of performance-based restricted stock units to certain members of executive management that vest contingent upon the achievement of pre-determined market and service conditions (referred to herein as “market-based restricted stock units”). The fair value of our market-based restricted stock units is estimated using a Monte-Carlo simulation model. Key assumptions for the Monte-Carlo simulation model are the risk-free interest rate, expected volatility, expected dividends and correlation coefficient. • Stock Options and Employee Stock Purchase Plan . The fair value of stock options and stock purchase rights granted pursuant to our equity incentive plans and our 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended (“ESPP”), respectively, is estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model based on the multiple-award valuation method. Key assumptions of the Black-Scholes valuation model are the risk-free interest rate, expected volatility, expected term and expected dividends. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the time of grant for the expected term of the option. Expected volatility is based on a combination of historical stock price volatility and implied volatility of publicly-traded options on our common stock. An expected term is estimated based on historical exercise behavior, post-vesting termination patterns, options outstanding and future expected exercise behavior. There were an insignificant number of stock options granted during the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. The estimated assumptions used in the Black-Scholes valuation model to value our ESPP purchase rights were as follows: ESPP Purchase Rights Three Months Ended 2021 2020 Risk-free interest rate 0.1% 0.1% Expected volatility 25 - 28% 34 - 39% Weighted-average volatility 27% 37% Expected term 6 - 12 months 6 - 12 months Expected dividends 0.6% None Stock Options The following table summarizes our stock option activity for the six months ended September 30, 2021: Options Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate Outstanding as of March 31, 2021 267 $ 35.71 Assumed via acquisition 150 60.87 Granted 2 142.78 Exercised (34) 46.29 Forfeited, cancelled or expired (35) 66.29 Outstanding as of September 30, 2021 350 $ 42.86 3.18 $ 35 Vested and expected to vest 350 $ 42.86 3.18 $ 35 Exercisable as of September 30, 2021 309 $ 40.24 2.70 $ 32 The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value based on our closing stock price as of September 30, 2021, which would have been received by the option holders had all the option holders exercised their options as of that date. We issue new common stock from our authorized shares upon the exercise of stock options. Restricted Stock Units The following table summarizes our restricted stock unit activity for the six months ended September 30, 2021: Restricted Weighted- Outstanding as of March 31, 2021 5,764 $ 113.25 Assumed via acquisition 816 120.54 Granted 3,486 142.04 Vested (1,860) 117.02 Forfeited or cancelled (552) 121.42 Outstanding as of September 30, 2021 7,654 $ 125.63 Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units Our performance-based restricted stock units vest upon the achievement of pre-determined performance-based milestones as well as service conditions. If these performance-based milestones are not met but service conditions are met, the performance-based restricted stock units will not vest, in which case any compensation expense we have recognized to date will be reversed. Each quarter, we update our assessment of the probability that the performance milestones will be achieved. We amortize the fair values of performance-based restricted stock units over the requisite service period. The performance-based restricted stock units contain threshold, target and maximum milestones for each performance-based milestone. The number of shares of common stock to be issued at vesting will range from zero to 200 percent of the target number of performance-based restricted stock units attributable to each performance-based milestone based on the company’s performance as compared to these threshold, target and maximum performance-based milestones. Each performance-based milestone is weighted evenly and the number of shares that vest based on each performance-based milestone is independent from the other. In June 2017, performance-based restricted stock units were granted contingent upon the achievement of the non-GAAP net revenue and free cash flow performance milestones over a four-year performance period. During the three months ended June 30, 2021, approximately 266,000 of the 579,000 outstanding performance-based restricted stock units were earned and vested on May 26, 2021 and the remaining outstanding units were cancelled. In June 2021, performance-based restricted stock units were granted contingent upon the achievement of net bookings and operating income performance milestones over three annual measurement periods, with awards either vesting after each annual measurement period or cliff vesting after the completion of the three-year period. The following table summarizes our performance-based restricted stock unit activity, presented with the maximum number of shares that could potentially vest, for the six months ended September 30, 2021: Performance- Weighted- Outstanding as of March 31, 2021 579 $ 110.51 Granted 219 142.60 Vested (266) 110.51 Forfeited or cancelled (317) 110.98 Outstanding as of September 30, 2021 215 $ 142.60 Market-Based Restricted Stock Units Our market-based restricted stock units vest contingent upon the achievement of pre-determined market and service conditions. If these market conditions are not met but service conditions are met, the market-based restricted stock units will not vest; however, any compensation expense we have recognized to date will not be reversed. The number of shares of common stock to be issued at vesting will range from zero to 200 percent of the target number of market-based restricted stock units based on our total stockholder return (“TSR”) relative to the performance of companies in the NASDAQ-100 Index for each measurement period, over either a one-year, two-year cumulative, and three-year cumulative period, a two-year and four-year cumulative period or a three-year period. The following table summarizes our market-based restricted stock unit activity, presented with the maximum number of shares that could potentially vest, for the six months ended September 30, 2021: Market-Based Weighted- Outstanding as of March 31, 2021 2,195 $ 134.60 Granted 159 173.25 Vested (176) 128.62 Forfeited or cancelled (614) 153.69 Outstanding as of September 30, 2021 1,564 $ 131.71 Stock-Based Compensation Expense The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense resulting from stock options, restricted stock units, market-based restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units, and the ESPP purchase rights included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2021 2020 2021 2020 Cost of revenue $ 2 $ 2 $ 3 $ 3 Research and development 101 74 186 140 Marketing and sales 15 12 27 23 General and administrative 31 25 58 49 Stock-based compensation expense $ 149 $ 113 $ 274 $ 215 During the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, we recognized $27 million and $51 million, respectively, of deferred income tax benefit related to our stock-based compensation expense. During the three and six months ended September 30, 2020, we recognized $15 million and $38 million, respectively, of deferred income tax benefit related to our stock-based compensation expense. As of September 30, 2021, our total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options, restricted stock units, market-based restricted stock units, and performance-based restricted stock units was $866 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average service period of 1.9 years. Of the $866 million of unrecognized compensation cost, $779 million relates to restricted stock units, $68 million relates to market-based restricted stock units, $16 million relates to performance-based restricted stock units at an 134 percent average payout, and $3 million relates to stock options. Stock Repurchase Program In May 2018, a Special Committee of our Board of Directors, on behalf of the full Board of Directors, authorized a program to repurchase up to $2.4 billion of our common stock. We completed repurchases under the May 2018 program in April 2020. In November 2020, our Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $2.6 billion of our common stock. This stock repurchase program expires on November 4, 2022. Under this program, we may purchase stock in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable securities laws, including pursuant to pre-arranged stock trading plans. The timing and actual amount of the stock repurchases will depend on several factors including price, capital availability, regulatory requirements, alternative investment opportunities and other market conditions. We are not obligated to repurchase a specific number of shares under this program and it may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time. We are actively repurchasing shares under this program. The following table summarizes total shares repurchased during the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020: May 2018 Program November 2020 Program Total (In millions) Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Three months ended September 30, 2021 — $ — 2.3 $ 325 2.3 $ 325 Six months ended September 30, 2021 — $ — 4.6 $ 650 4.6 $ 650 Three months ended September 30, 2020 — $ — — $ — — $ — Six months ended September 30, 2020 0.7 $ 78 — $ — 0.7 $ 78

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	(14) EARNINGS PER SHARE The following table summarizes the computations of basic earnings per share (“Basic EPS”) and diluted earnings per share (“Diluted EPS”). Basic EPS is computed as net income divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock-based compensation plans including stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and ESPP purchase rights using the treasury stock method. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (In millions, except per share amounts) 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net income $ 294 $ 185 $ 498 $ 550 Shares used to compute earnings per share: Weighted-average common stock outstanding — basic 285 289 285 289 Dilutive potential common shares related to stock award plans and from assumed exercise of stock options 2 4 3 3 Weighted-average common stock outstanding — diluted 287 293 288 292 Earnings per share: Basic $ 1.03 $ 0.64 $ 1.75 $ 1.90 Diluted $ 1.02 $ 0.63 $ 1.73 $ 1.88 For the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, one million of stock options, restricted stock units and market-based restricted stock units were excluded from the treasury stock method computation of diluted shares, respectively, as their inclusion would have had an antidilutive effect.

Segment and Revenue Information

Segment and Revenue Information	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	(15) SEGMENT AND REVENUE INFORMATION Our reporting segment is based upon: our internal organizational structure; the manner in which our operations are managed; the criteria used by our Chief Executive Officer, our Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), to evaluate segment performance; the availability of separate financial information; and overall materiality considerations. Our CODM currently reviews total company operating results to assess overall performance and allocate resources. As of September 30, 2021, we have only one reportable segment, which represents our only operating segment. Information about our total net revenue by timing of recognition for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 is presented below (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net revenue by timing of recognition Revenue recognized at a point in time $ 770 $ 337 $ 1,175 $ 779 Revenue recognized over time 1,056 814 2,202 1,831 Net revenue $ 1,826 $ 1,151 $ 3,377 $ 2,610 Generally, performance obligations that are recognized upfront upon transfer of control are classified as revenue recognized at a point in time, while performance obligations that are recognized over the estimated offering period or subscription period as the services are provided are classified as revenue recognized over time. Revenue recognized at a point in time includes revenue allocated to the software license performance obligation. This also includes revenue from the licensing of software to third-parties. Revenue recognized over time includes service revenue allocated to the future update rights and the online hosting performance obligations. This also includes service revenue allocated to the future update rights from the licensing of software to third-parties, online-only software services such as our Ultimate Team game mode, and subscription services. Information about our total net revenue by composition for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 is presented below (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net revenue by composition Full game downloads $ 337 $ 163 $ 570 $ 386 Packaged goods 280 119 369 255 Full game 617 282 939 641 Live services and other 1,209 869 2,438 1,969 Net revenue $ 1,826 $ 1,151 $ 3,377 $ 2,610 Full game net revenue includes full game downloads and packaged goods. Full game downloads includes revenue from digital sales of full games on console, PC, and mobile phones and tablets. Packaged goods includes revenue from software that is sold physically. This includes (1) net revenue from game software sold physically through traditional channels such as brick and mortar retailers, and (2) software licensing revenue from third parties (for example, makers of console platforms, personal computers or computer accessories) who include certain of our full games for sale with their products (for example, OEM bundles). Live services and other net revenue includes revenue from sales of extra content for console, PC and mobile games, licensing revenue from third-party publishing partners who distribute our games digitally, subscriptions, advertising, and non-software licensing. Information about our total net revenue by platform for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 is presented below (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2021 2020 2021 2020 Platform net revenue Console $ 1,198 $ 714 $ 2,170 $ 1,646 PC and other 377 249 738 574 Mobile 251 188 469 390 Net revenue $ 1,826 $ 1,151 $ 3,377 $ 2,610 Information about our operations in North America and internationally for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 is presented below (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net revenue from unaffiliated customers North America $ 778 $ 578 $ 1,460 $ 1,205 International 1,048 573 1,917 1,405 Net revenue $ 1,826 $ 1,151 $ 3,377 $ 2,610

Description Of Business And B_2

Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards	Other Recently Issued Accounting Standard s In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations: Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers (Topic 805). The amendments in this update require that an acquirer recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606. This update is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the timing of adoption and impact of this new standard on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using As of September 30, 2021 Quoted Prices in Significant Significant Balance Sheet (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Assets Bank and time deposits $ 25 $ 25 $ — $ — Cash equivalents Money market funds 112 112 — — Cash equivalents Available-for-sale securities: Corporate bonds 152 — 152 — Short-term investments U.S. Treasury securities 65 65 — — Short-term investments Commercial paper 35 — 35 — Short-term investments Foreign government securities 32 — 32 — Short-term investments Asset-backed securities 40 — 40 — Short-term investments Certificates of deposit 18 — 18 — Short-term investments Foreign currency derivatives 49 — 49 — Other current assets and other assets Deferred compensation plan assets (a) 23 23 — — Other assets Total assets at fair value $ 551 $ 225 $ 326 $ — Liabilities Foreign currency derivatives $ 12 $ — $ 12 $ — Accrued and other current liabilities and other liabilities Deferred compensation plan liabilities (a) 23 23 — — Other liabilities Total liabilities at fair value $ 35 $ 23 $ 12 $ —	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using As of March 31, 2021 Quoted Prices in Significant Significant Balance Sheet (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Assets Bank and time deposits $ 157 $ 157 $ — $ — Cash equivalents Money market funds 2,100 2,100 — — Cash equivalents Available-for-sale securities: Corporate bonds 380 — 380 — Short-term investments and cash equivalents U.S. Treasury securities 437 437 — — Short-term investments and cash equivalents U.S. agency securities 3 — 3 — Short-term investments Commercial paper 142 — 142 — Short-term investments and cash equivalents Foreign government securities 67 — 67 — Short-term investments Asset-backed securities 112 — 112 — Short-term investments Certificates of deposit 41 — 41 — Short-term investments Foreign currency derivatives 33 — 33 — Other current assets and other assets Deferred compensation plan assets (a) 18 18 — — Other assets Total assets at fair value $ 3,490 $ 2,712 $ 778 $ — Liabilities Foreign currency derivatives $ 40 $ — $ 40 $ — Accrued and other current liabilities and other liabilities Deferred compensation plan liabilities (a) 19 19 — — Other liabilities Total liabilities at fair value $ 59 $ 19 $ 40 $ — (a) The Deferred Compensation Plan assets consist of various mutual funds. See Note 15 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, for additional information regarding our Deferred Compensation Plan.

Financial Instruments (Tables)

Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Value Of Short-Term Investments	Short-term investments consisted of the following as of September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Cost or Gross Unrealized Fair Cost or Gross Unrealized Fair Gains Losses Gains Losses Corporate bonds $ 152 $ — $ — $ 152 $ 372 $ — $ — $ 372 U.S. Treasury securities 65 — — 65 374 1 — 375 U.S. agency securities — — — — 3 — — 3 Commercial paper 35 — — 35 136 — — 136 Foreign government securities 32 — — 32 67 — — 67 Asset-backed securities 40 — — 40 112 — — 112 Certificates of deposit 18 — — 18 41 — — 41 Short-term investments $ 342 $ — $ — $ 342 $ 1,105 $ 1 $ — $ 1,106
Fair Value Of Short-Term Investments By Stated Maturity Date Schedule	The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of our short-term investments, classified by stated maturity as of September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Short-term investments Due within 1 year $ 242 $ 242 $ 895 $ 896 Due 1 year through 5 years 94 94 203 203 Due after 5 years 6 6 7 7 Short-term investments $ 342 $ 342 $ 1,105 $ 1,106

Derivative Financial Instrume_2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions	Total gross notional amounts and fair values for currency derivatives with cash flow hedge accounting designation are as follows (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value Asset Liability Asset Liability Forward contracts to purchase $ 264 $ 2 $ 3 $ 370 $ 14 $ 1 Forward contracts to sell $ 1,649 $ 38 $ 4 $ 1,840 $ 15 $ 35 Total gross notional amounts and fair values for currency derivatives that are not designated as hedging instruments are accounted for as follows (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value Asset Liability Asset Liability Forward contracts to purchase $ 364 $ — $ 5 $ 599 $ — $ 4 Forward contracts to sell $ 686 $ 9 $ — $ 450 $ 4 $ —
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	The effects of cash flow hedge accounting in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 are as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended September 30, Six Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net revenue Research and development Net revenue Research and development Net revenue Research and development Net revenue Research and development Total amounts presented in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded $ 1,826 $ 553 $ 1,151 $ 421 $ 3,377 $ 1,068 $ 2,610 $ 859 Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges $ (18) $ 4 $ 1 $ — $ (37) $ 12 $ 12 $ (6) The effect of foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 was as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2021 2020 2021 2020 Interest and other income (expense), net Total amounts presented in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in which the effects of balance sheet hedges are recorded $ (14) $ (10) $ (28) $ (13) Gain (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments $ 4 $ (3) $ (3) $ (7)

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 are as follows (in millions): Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balances as of June 30, 2021 $ — $ (23) $ (12) $ (35) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications — 36 (17) 19 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — 14 — 14 Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax — 50 (17) 33 Balances as of September 30, 2021 $ — $ 27 $ (29) $ (2) Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balances as of June 30, 2020 $ 7 $ 2 $ (61) $ (52) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (3) (42) 9 (36) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (1) — (1) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (3) (43) 9 (37) Balances as of September 30, 2020 $ 4 $ (41) $ (52) $ (89) The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for the six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 are as follows (in millions): Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balances as of March 31, 2021 $ — $ (29) $ (21) $ (50) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications — 31 (8) 23 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — 25 — 25 Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax — 56 (8) 48 Balances as of September 30, 2021 $ — $ 27 $ (29) $ (2) Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balances as of March 31, 2020 $ (4) $ 39 $ (85) $ (50) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 8 (74) 33 (33) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (6) — (6) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 8 (80) 33 (39) Balances as of September 30, 2020 $ 4 $ (41) $ (52) $ (89)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 were as follows (in millions): Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Statement of Operations Classification Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Six Months Ended September 30, 2021 (Gains) losses on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges Net revenue $ 18 $ 37 Research and development (4) (12) Total net (gain) loss reclassified, net of tax $ 14 $ 25 The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended September 30, 2020 were as follows (in millions): Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Statement of Operations Classification Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Six Months Ended September 30, 2020 (Gains) losses on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges Net revenue $ (1) $ (12) Research and development — 6 Total net (gain) loss reclassified, net of tax $ (1) $ (6)

Business Combinations and Asset

Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	(In millions) Previously Reported Measurement Period Adjustments As Adjusted Current assets $ 63 $ — $ 63 Property and equipment, net 14 — 14 Other assets 48 — 48 Intangible assets 657 (131) 526 Goodwill 1,406 100 1,506 Deferred tax liabilities (69) 31 (38) Current liabilities (78) — (78) Other liabilities (39) — (39) Purchase price, net of cash acquired $ 2,002 $ — $ 2,002 Intangibles assets by asset category (a) Developed and core technology $ 305 $ (73) $ 232 Trade names and trademarks 252 (43) 209 Registered user base and other intangibles 12 — 12 In-process research and development 88 (15) 73 Total $ 657 $ (131) $ 526 (a) In-process research and development assets are considered indefinite-lived until complete. Excluding the in-process research and development assets, the weighted-average useful life of the Glu’s acquired intangible assets is currently estimated to be approximately 5.5 years.

Goodwill And Acquisition-Rela_2

Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended September 30, 2021 are as follows (in millions): As of March 31, 2021 Activity Effects of Foreign Currency Translation As of September 30, 2021 Goodwill $ 3,236 $ 2,591 $ — $ 5,827 Accumulated impairment (368) — — (368) Total $ 2,868 $ 2,591 $ — $ 5,459
Schedule Of Acquisition-Related Intangibles	Acquisition-related intangibles consisted of the following (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Gross Accumulated Acquisition- Gross Accumulated Acquisition- Finite-lived acquisition-related intangibles Developed and core technology $ 939 $ (542) $ 397 $ 691 $ (472) $ 219 Trade names and trademarks 393 (169) 224 188 (144) 44 Registered user base and other intangibles 18 (10) 8 5 (5) — Carrier contracts and related 85 (85) — 85 (85) — Playdemic acquired intangibles 354 — $ 354 — — — Total finite-lived acquisition-related intangibles $ 1,789 $ (806) $ 983 $ 969 $ (706) $ 263 Indefinite-lived acquisition-related intangibles In-process research and development $ 97 $ — $ 97 $ 46 $ — $ 46 Total acquisition-related intangibles, net $ 1,886 $ (806) $ 1,080 $ 1,015 $ (706) $ 309
Schedule Of Amoritization Of Intangibles	Amortization of intangibles for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 are classified in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2021 2020 2021 2020 Cost of revenue $ 22 $ — $ 44 $ — Operating expenses 30 6 70 11 Total $ 52 $ 6 $ 114 $ 11
Schedule Of Future Amortization Of Acquisition-Related Intangibles	As of September 30, 2021, future amortization of finite-lived acquisition-related intangibles that will be recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations is estimated as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2022 (remaining six months) $ 149 2023 216 2024 165 2025 121 2026 115 2027 96 2028 and thereafter 121 Total $ 983

Royalties And Licenses (Tables)

Royalties And Licenses (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Royalties And Licenses [Abstract]
Schedule Of Royalty-Related Assets	The current and long-term portions of prepaid royalties and minimum guaranteed royalty-related assets, included in other current assets and other assets, consisted of (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Other current assets $ 76 $ 24 Other assets 22 20 Royalty-related assets $ 98 $ 44

Balance Sheet Details (Tables)

Balance Sheet Details (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Property And Equipment, Net Schedule	Property and equipment, net, as of September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 consisted of (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Computer, equipment and software $ 821 $ 808 Buildings 369 370 Leasehold improvements 186 172 Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other 93 93 Land 66 66 Construction in progress 46 12 1,581 1,521 Less: accumulated depreciation (1,065) (1,030) Property and equipment, net $ 516 $ 491
Accrued And Other Current Liabilities Schedule	Accrued and other current liabilities as of September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 consisted of (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Other accrued expenses $ 343 $ 351 Accrued compensation and benefits 338 494 Accrued royalties 172 210 Sales returns and price protection reserves 99 115 Deferred net revenue (other) 99 95 Operating lease liabilities 68 76 Accrued and other current liabilities $ 1,119 $ 1,341
Deferred Revenue, by Arrangement, Disclosure [Table Text Block]	Deferred net revenue as of September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 consisted of (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) $ 1,322 $ 1,527 Deferred net revenue (other) 99 95 Deferred net revenue (noncurrent) 23 14 Total deferred net revenue $ 1,444 $ 1,636

Financing Arrangement (Tables)

Financing Arrangement (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Schedule of Carrying Values Of Liability and Equity Components of Senior Notes [Table Text Block]	The carrying and fair values of the Senior Notes are as follows (in millions): As of September 30, 2021 As of March 31, 2021 Senior Notes: 4.80% Senior Notes due 2026 $ 400 $ 400 1.85% Senior Notes due 2031 750 750 2.95% Senior Notes due 2051 750 750 Total principal amount $ 1,900 $ 1,900 Unaccreted discount (7) (7) Unamortized debt issuance costs (16) (17) Net carrying value of Senior Notes $ 1,877 $ 1,876 Fair value of Senior Notes (Level 2) $ 1,911 $ 1,873
Schedule Of Interest Expense	The following table summarizes our interest expense recognized for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 that is included in interest and other income (expense), net on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2021 2020 2021 2020 Amortization of debt issuance costs $ (1) $ — $ (1) $ (1) Coupon interest expense (14) (11) (28) (21) Total interest expense $ (15) $ (11) $ (29) $ (22)

Commitments And Contingencies (

Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Minimum Contractual Obligations	The following table summarizes our minimum contractual obligations as of September 30, 2021 (in millions): Fiscal Years Ending March 31, 2022 (Remaining Total six mos.) 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Thereafter Unrecognized commitments Developer/licensor commitments $ 1,961 $ 109 $ 392 $ 427 $ 421 $ 330 $ 79 $ 203 Marketing commitments 649 84 150 144 130 92 19 30 Senior Notes interest 863 21 55 55 55 54 36 587 Operating lease imputed interest 31 4 6 5 4 3 2 7 Operating leases not yet commenced (a) 160 3 7 8 11 12 12 107 Other purchase obligations 215 12 66 128 7 2 — — Total unrecognized commitments 3,879 233 676 767 628 493 148 934 Recognized commitments Senior Notes principal and interest 1,906 6 — — — 400 — 1,500 Operating leases 318 34 59 53 43 38 26 65 Transition Tax and other taxes 31 11 3 4 6 7 — — Licensing commitments 15 15 — — — — — — Total recognized commitments 2,270 66 62 57 49 445 26 1,565 Total Commitments $ 6,149 $ 299 $ 738 $ 824 $ 677 $ 938 $ 174 $ 2,499

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Schedule of assumptions used in the Black-Scholes valuation model	The estimated assumptions used in the Black-Scholes valuation model to value our ESPP purchase rights were as follows: ESPP Purchase Rights Three Months Ended 2021 2020 Risk-free interest rate 0.1% 0.1% Expected volatility 25 - 28% 34 - 39% Weighted-average volatility 27% 37% Expected term 6 - 12 months 6 - 12 months Expected dividends 0.6% None
Disclosure Of Stock-Based Compensation Arrangements By Stock-Based Payment Award		The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense resulting from stock options, restricted stock units, market-based restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units, and the ESPP purchase rights included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2021 2020 2021 2020 Cost of revenue $ 2 $ 2 $ 3 $ 3 Research and development 101 74 186 140 Marketing and sales 15 12 27 23 General and administrative 31 25 58 49 Stock-based compensation expense $ 149 $ 113 $ 274 $ 215
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Stock-Based Compensation Arrangements By Stock-Based Payment Award		The following table summarizes our stock option activity for the six months ended September 30, 2021: Options Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate Outstanding as of March 31, 2021 267 $ 35.71 Assumed via acquisition 150 60.87 Granted 2 142.78 Exercised (34) 46.29 Forfeited, cancelled or expired (35) 66.29 Outstanding as of September 30, 2021 350 $ 42.86 3.18 $ 35 Vested and expected to vest 350 $ 42.86 3.18 $ 35 Exercisable as of September 30, 2021 309 $ 40.24 2.70 $ 32
Restricted Stock Rights [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Stock-Based Compensation Arrangements By Stock-Based Payment Award		The following table summarizes our restricted stock unit activity for the six months ended September 30, 2021: Restricted Weighted- Outstanding as of March 31, 2021 5,764 $ 113.25 Assumed via acquisition 816 120.54 Granted 3,486 142.04 Vested (1,860) 117.02 Forfeited or cancelled (552) 121.42 Outstanding as of September 30, 2021 7,654 $ 125.63
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Stock-Based Compensation Arrangements By Stock-Based Payment Award		The following table summarizes our performance-based restricted stock unit activity, presented with the maximum number of shares that could potentially vest, for the six months ended September 30, 2021: Performance- Weighted- Outstanding as of March 31, 2021 579 $ 110.51 Granted 219 142.60 Vested (266) 110.51 Forfeited or cancelled (317) 110.98 Outstanding as of September 30, 2021 215 $ 142.60
Market-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Stock-Based Compensation Arrangements By Stock-Based Payment Award		The following table summarizes our market-based restricted stock unit activity, presented with the maximum number of shares that could potentially vest, for the six months ended September 30, 2021: Market-Based Weighted- Outstanding as of March 31, 2021 2,195 $ 134.60 Granted 159 173.25 Vested (176) 128.62 Forfeited or cancelled (614) 153.69 Outstanding as of September 30, 2021 1,564 $ 131.71
Repurchase Program, Total [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Disclosure Of Stock-Based Compensation Arrangements By Stock-Based Payment Award		The following table summarizes total shares repurchased during the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020: May 2018 Program November 2020 Program Total (In millions) Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Three months ended September 30, 2021 — $ — 2.3 $ 325 2.3 $ 325 Six months ended September 30, 2021 — $ — 4.6 $ 650 4.6 $ 650 Three months ended September 30, 2020 — $ — — $ — — $ — Six months ended September 30, 2020 0.7 $ 78 — $ — 0.7 $ 78

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Computation Of Basic Earnings (Loss) And Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share	The following table summarizes the computations of basic earnings per share (“Basic EPS”) and diluted earnings per share (“Diluted EPS”). Basic EPS is computed as net income divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through stock-based compensation plans including stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and ESPP purchase rights using the treasury stock method. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (In millions, except per share amounts) 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net income $ 294 $ 185 $ 498 $ 550 Shares used to compute earnings per share: Weighted-average common stock outstanding — basic 285 289 285 289 Dilutive potential common shares related to stock award plans and from assumed exercise of stock options 2 4 3 3 Weighted-average common stock outstanding — diluted 287 293 288 292 Earnings per share: Basic $ 1.03 $ 0.64 $ 1.75 $ 1.90 Diluted $ 1.02 $ 0.63 $ 1.73 $ 1.88

Segment and Revenue (Tables)

Segment and Revenue (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue	Information about our total net revenue by timing of recognition for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 is presented below (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net revenue by timing of recognition Revenue recognized at a point in time $ 770 $ 337 $ 1,175 $ 779 Revenue recognized over time 1,056 814 2,202 1,831 Net revenue $ 1,826 $ 1,151 $ 3,377 $ 2,610
Net Revenue By Revenue Composition	Information about our total net revenue by composition for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 is presented below (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net revenue by composition Full game downloads $ 337 $ 163 $ 570 $ 386 Packaged goods 280 119 369 255 Full game 617 282 939 641 Live services and other 1,209 869 2,438 1,969 Net revenue $ 1,826 $ 1,151 $ 3,377 $ 2,610
Net Revenue by Platform	Information about our total net revenue by platform for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 is presented below (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2021 2020 2021 2020 Platform net revenue Console $ 1,198 $ 714 $ 2,170 $ 1,646 PC and other 377 249 738 574 Mobile 251 188 469 390 Net revenue $ 1,826 $ 1,151 $ 3,377 $ 2,610
Net Revenue By Geographic Area	Information about our operations in North America and internationally for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 is presented below (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net revenue from unaffiliated customers North America $ 778 $ 578 $ 1,460 $ 1,205 International 1,048 573 1,917 1,405 Net revenue $ 1,826 $ 1,151 $ 3,377 $ 2,610

Description Of Business And B_3

Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation Fiscal Period (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Fiscal Period
Current and Prior Years Fiscal Period (in weeks)			52	53
Current and Prior Years Fiscal Quarter Period (in weeks)	13	13	26	27
Minimum
Fiscal Period
Fiscal Year			52
Maximum
Fiscal Period
Fiscal Year			53

Description Of Business And B_4

Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021
FY21 Change in Estimated Offering Period [Member]
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Increase in Net Revenue due to Change in Estimated Offering Period	$ 125,000,000	$ 102,000,000
Increase in Net Income due to Change in Estimated Offering Period	95,000,000	77,000,000
Increase in Diluted Earnings Per Share due to Change in Estimated Offering Period	0.33	$ 0.27
FY22 Change in Estimated Offering Period [Member]
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Decrease in Net Revenue due to Change in Estimated Offering Period	17,000,000
Decrease in Net Income due to Change in Estimated Offering Period	13,000,000
Decrease in Diluted Earnings Per Share due to Change in Estimated Offering Period	$ 0.05

(Fair Value Of Assets And Liabi

(Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1)
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Total assets at fair value	$ 225	$ 2,712
Total liabilities at fair value	23	19
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Total assets at fair value	326	778
Total liabilities at fair value	12	40
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Total assets at fair value	0	0
Total liabilities at fair value	0	0
Short-term investments | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Available-for-sale of securities		3
Short-term investments | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Available-for-sale of securities	32	67
Short-term investments | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Asset-backed securities	40	112
Short-term investments | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Available-for-sale of securities	18	41
Short-Term Investments And Cash Equivalents | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1) | U.S. Treasury securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Available-for-sale of securities	65	437
Short-Term Investments And Cash Equivalents | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Corporate bonds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Available-for-sale of securities	152	380
Short-Term Investments And Cash Equivalents | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Commercial paper
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Available-for-sale of securities	35	142
Cash Equivalents | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1) | Bank Time Deposits [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Cash equivalents	25	157
Cash Equivalents | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1) | Money market funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Cash equivalents	112	2,100
Other Current Assets and Other Assets [Domain] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Foreign currency derivatives
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Foreign currency derivatives, assets	49	33
Other assets | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1) | Deferred compensation plan assets
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Deferred compensation plan assets	23	18
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities and Other Liabilities | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Foreign currency derivatives
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Foreign currency derivatives, liabilities	12	40
Other liabilities | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1) | Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Deferred compensation plan assets	23	19
Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Total assets at fair value	551	3,490
Total liabilities at fair value	35	59
Fair Value | Short-term investments | U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Available-for-sale of securities		3
Fair Value | Short-term investments | Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Available-for-sale of securities	32	67
Fair Value | Short-term investments | Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Asset-backed securities	40	112
Fair Value | Short-term investments | Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Available-for-sale of securities	18	41
Fair Value | Short-Term Investments And Cash Equivalents | Corporate bonds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Available-for-sale of securities	152	380
Fair Value | Short-Term Investments And Cash Equivalents | U.S. Treasury securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Available-for-sale of securities	65	437
Fair Value | Short-Term Investments And Cash Equivalents | Commercial paper
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Available-for-sale of securities	35	142
Fair Value | Cash Equivalents | Bank Time Deposits [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Cash equivalents	25	157
Fair Value | Cash Equivalents | Money market funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Cash equivalents	112	2,100
Fair Value | Other Current Assets and Other Assets [Domain] | Foreign currency derivatives
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Foreign currency derivatives, assets	49	33
Fair Value | Other assets | Deferred compensation plan assets
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Deferred compensation plan assets	23	18
Fair Value | Accrued and Other Current Liabilities and Other Liabilities | Foreign currency derivatives
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Foreign currency derivatives, liabilities	12	40
Fair Value | Other liabilities | Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Deferred compensation plan assets	$ 23	$ 19

Financial Instruments (Narrativ

Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,630	$ 5,260	$ 4,059	$ 3,768

Financial Instruments (Fair Val

Financial Instruments (Fair Value Of Short-Term Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021
Financial Instruments
Fair Value		$ 342	$ 1,106	[1]
Short-term investments
Financial Instruments
Cost or Amortized Cost		342	1,105
Gross Unrealized Gains	$ 1	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value		342	1,106
Short-term investments | Corporate bonds
Financial Instruments
Cost or Amortized Cost		152	372
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value		152	372
Short-term investments | U.S. Treasury securities
Financial Instruments
Cost or Amortized Cost		65	374
Gross Unrealized Gains	1	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value		65	375
Short-term investments | U.S. agency securities
Financial Instruments
Cost or Amortized Cost		0	3
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value		0	3
Short-term investments | Commercial paper
Financial Instruments
Cost or Amortized Cost		35	136
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value		35	136
Short-term investments | Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]
Financial Instruments
Cost or Amortized Cost		32	67
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value		32	67
Short-term investments | Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Financial Instruments
Cost or Amortized Cost		40	112
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value		40	112
Short-term investments | Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Financial Instruments
Cost or Amortized Cost		18	41
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	$ 0	0
Fair Value		$ 18	$ 41
[1]	Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Financial Instruments (Fair V_2

Financial Instruments (Fair Value Of Short-Term Investments By Stated Maturity Date Schedule) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021
Financial Instruments
Short-term investments, Fair Value	$ 342	$ 1,106	[1]
Short-term investments
Financial Instruments
Due in 1 year or less, Amortized Cost	242	895
Due in 1 year or less, Fair Value	242	896
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after One Through Five Years, Amortized Cost	94	203
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after One Through Five Years, Fair Value	94	203
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Five Through Ten Years, Amortized Cost	6	7
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value	6	7
Short-term investments, Amortized Cost	342	1,105
Short-term investments, Fair Value	$ 342	$ 1,106
[1]	Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Derivative Financial Instrume_3

Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative
Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives	18 months
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative
Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives	3 months

Derivative Financial Instrume_4

Derivative Financial Instruments Gross Notional Amounts and Fair Values for Currency Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021
Foreign exchange forward contracts to purchase [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Fair value of foreign currency contracts outstanding, Assets	$ 2	$ 14
Fair value of foreign currency contracts outstanding, Liabilities	3	1
Foreign exchange forward contracts to sell [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Fair value of foreign currency contracts outstanding, Assets	38	15
Fair value of foreign currency contracts outstanding, Liabilities	4	35
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign exchange forward contracts to purchase [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	264	370
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign exchange forward contracts to sell [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	1,649	1,840
United States Dollar [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign exchange forward contracts to purchase [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	364	599
United States Dollar [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign exchange forward contracts to sell [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	686	450
Balance Sheet Hedging [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign exchange forward contracts to purchase [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Current	0	0
Derivative Liability, Current	5	4
Balance Sheet Hedging [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign exchange forward contracts to sell [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Current	9	4
Derivative Liability, Current	$ 0	$ 0

Location of Income (Expense) Re

Location of Income (Expense) Recognized in Income on Derivative, Non-Designated Hedging Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Derivative
Net revenue	$ 1,826	$ 1,151	$ 3,377	$ 2,610
Research and development	553	421	1,068	859
Interest and other income (expense), net	(14)	(10)	(28)	(13)
Sales Revenue, Net
Derivative
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax	(18)	1	(37)	12
Research And Development [Member]
Derivative
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax	4	0	12	(6)
Interest and Other Income (Expense), net
Derivative
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ 4	$ (3)	$ (3)	$ (7)

Changes in Accumulated Other Co

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021		Sep. 30, 2020
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ (35)	$ (52)	$ (50)	[1]	$ (50)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	19	(36)	23		(33)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	14	(1)	25		(6)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	33	(37)	48		(39)
Ending balance	(2)	(89)	(2)		(89)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0	7	0		(4)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	0	(3)	0		8
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0		0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0	(3)	0		8
Ending balance	0	4	0		4
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(23)	2	(29)		39
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	36	(42)	31		(74)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	14	(1)	25		(6)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	50	(43)	56		(80)
Ending balance	27	(41)	27		(41)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(12)	(61)	(21)		(85)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(17)	9	(8)		33
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0		0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(17)	9	(8)		33
Ending balance	$ (29)	$ (52)	$ (29)		$ (52)
[1]	Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Effects on net income of amount

Effects on net income of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 14	$ (1)	$ 25	$ (6)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	14	(1)	25	(6)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	18	(1)	37	(12)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments [Member] | Research And Development [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ (4)	$ 0	$ (12)	$ 6

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 14	$ (1)	$ 25	$ (6)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 14	$ (1)	$ 25	$ (6)

Business Combinations (Details)

Business Combinations (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 20, 2021USD ($)	Apr. 29, 2021USD ($)gluCSToEACSConversionRate	Feb. 18, 2021USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2021USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired						$ 3,394,000	$ 0
Goodwill acquired						$ 2,591,000
Weighted Average
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life						5 years 4 months 24 days		3 years 6 months
Codemasters Group Holdings plc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement			Feb. 18, 2021
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired			$ 1,200,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Liabilities				$ 5,000
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired			100.00%
Glu Mobile Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement		Apr. 29, 2021
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired		$ 2,000,000			$ 2,002,000	$ 2,002,000
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments				100,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Liabilities				31,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents		$ 332,000
Exchange Ratio Used to Convert Glu Awards to EA Number of Shares | gluCSToEACSConversionRate		0.0880
Fair Value of the Replacement Awards		$ 133,000
Portion of Replacement Awards Related to Services Rendered Prior to Glu Acquisition		23,000
Portion of Replacement Awards Related to Services Rendered After Glu Acquisition		$ 110,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets				63,000	63,000	63,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment				14,000	14,000	14,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Assets				48,000	48,000	48,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill				526,000	657,000	526,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles				(131,000)
Goodwill acquired					1,406,000	1,506,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities				(38,000)	(69,000)	(38,000)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities				(78,000)	(78,000)	(78,000)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities				(39,000)	(39,000)	(39,000)
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired		100.00%
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs		$ 15,000			11,000
Glu Mobile Inc. [Member] | In Process Research and Development [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets				73,000	88,000	$ 73,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles				(15,000)
Glu Mobile Inc. [Member] | Weighted Average
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life						5 years 6 months
Glu Mobile Inc. [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Acquired				232,000	305,000	$ 232,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles				(73,000)
Glu Mobile Inc. [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Acquired				209,000	252,000	209,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles				(43,000)
Glu Mobile Inc. [Member] | Registered User Base And Other Intangibles
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Acquired				12,000	$ 12,000	12,000
Playdemic Limited [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement	Sep. 20, 2021
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	$ 1,400,000					1,405,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets				22,000		22,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment				2,000		2,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Assets				2,000		2,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill				354,000		354,000
Goodwill acquired						1,100,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities				(67,000)		(67,000)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities				(6,000)		(6,000)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities				(2,000)		(2,000)
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired	100.00%
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs	$ 11,000			$ 8,000		$ 8,000
Playdemic Limited [Member] | Weighted Average
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life						7 years

Goodwill And Acquisition-Rela_3

Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021
Glu Mobile Inc. [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 232		$ 305
Glu Mobile Inc. [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Acquired	209		252
Glu Mobile Inc. [Member] | Registered User Base And Other Intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 12		$ 12
Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	1 year
Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	7 years
Weighted Average
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	5 years 4 months 24 days	3 years 6 months
Weighted Average | Glu Mobile Inc. [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	5 years 6 months
Weighted Average | Playdemic Limited [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	7 years

Goodwill And Acquisition-Rela_4

Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net (Schedule Of Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Gross, Beginning balance	$ 3,236
Accumulated impairment, beginning balance	(368)
Goodwill, Net, Beginning balance	2,868	[1]
Goodwill acquired	2,591
Effects of foreign currency translation	0
Goodwill, Gross, Ending balance	5,827
Accumulated impairment, ending balance	(368)
Goodwill, Net, Ending balance	$ 5,459
[1]	Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Goodwill And Acquisition-Rela_5

Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net (Schedule Of Acquisition-Related Intangibles) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Gross carrying amount	$ 1,789	$ 969
Accumulated amortization	(806)	(706)
Acquisition-related intangibles, net	983	263
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	1,080	309	[1]
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)	1,886	1,015
Playdemic Limited [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Gross carrying amount	354	0
Accumulated amortization	0	0
Acquisition-related intangibles, net	$ 354	$ 0
Weighted Average
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	5 years 4 months 24 days	3 years 6 months
Weighted Average | Glu Mobile Inc. [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	5 years 6 months
Weighted Average | Playdemic Limited [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	7 years
In Process Research and Development [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 97	$ 46
Developed And Core Technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Gross carrying amount	939	691
Accumulated amortization	(542)	(472)
Acquisition-related intangibles, net	397	219
Trade Names And Trademarks
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Gross carrying amount	393	188
Accumulated amortization	(169)	(144)
Acquisition-related intangibles, net	224	44
Registered User Base And Other Intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Gross carrying amount	18	5
Accumulated amortization	(10)	(5)
Acquisition-related intangibles, net	8	0
Carrier Contracts And Related
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Gross carrying amount	85	85
Accumulated amortization	(85)	(85)
Acquisition-related intangibles, net	$ 0	$ 0
[1]	Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Goodwill And Acquisition-Rela_6

Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net (Schedule Of Amortization Of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles	$ 30	$ 6	$ 70	$ 11
Cost of revenue
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles	22	0	44	0
Operating expenses
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles	30	6	70	11
Total amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles	$ 52	$ 6	$ 114	$ 11

Goodwill And Acquisition-Rela_7

Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net (Schedule Of Future Amortization Of Acquisition-Related Intangibles) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year	$ 149
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months	216
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two	165
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three	121
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four	115
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five	96
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five	121
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	983	$ 263
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year through after Year Five [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 983

Royalties And Licenses (Schedul

Royalties And Licenses (Schedule Of Royalty-Related Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021
Royalties and Licenses
Royalty-related assets	$ 98	$ 44
Other Current Assets
Royalties and Licenses
Royalty-related assets	76	24
Other assets
Royalties and Licenses
Royalty-related assets	$ 22	$ 20

Royalties And Licenses (Sched_2

Royalties And Licenses (Schedule Of Royalty-Related Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021
Accrued royalties
Royalty Related Liabilities
Royalty-related liabilities	$ 172	$ 210

Royalties And Licenses (Narrati

Royalties And Licenses (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)
Royalties And Licenses
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation (Royalties and Licenses)	$ 3,879
Developer Commitments
Royalties And Licenses
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation (Royalties and Licenses)	$ 1,961

Balance Sheet Details (Narrativ

Balance Sheet Details (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021	[1]
Remaining Performance Obligations
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period	12 months		12 months
Depreciation expense	$ 39	$ 32	$ 79	$ 63
Deferred Revenue, Current	1,322		1,322		$ 1,527
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized			1,504	$ 985
Unsatisfied Performance Obligations [Member]
Remaining Performance Obligations
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 89		$ 89
[1]	Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Balance Sheet Details (Property

Balance Sheet Details (Property And Equipment, Net Schedule) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 1,581		$ 1,581		$ 1,521
Less: accumulated depreciation	(1,065)		(1,065)		(1,030)
Property and equipment, net	516		516		491	[1]
Depreciation expense	39	$ 32	79	$ 63
Computer, equipment and software
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	821		821		808
Buildings
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	369		369		370
Leasehold improvements
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	186		186		172
Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	93		93		93
Land
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	66		66		66
Construction in progress
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 46		$ 46		$ 12
[1]	Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Balance Sheet Details (Accrued

Balance Sheet Details (Accrued And Other Current Liabilities Schedule) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Other accrued expenses	$ 343	$ 351
Accrued compensation and benefits	338	494
Accrued royalties	172	210
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current	99	115
Deferred net revenue, other	99	95
Operating Lease, Liability, Current	68	76
Accrued and other current liabilities	$ 1,119	$ 1,341	[1]
[1]	Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Balance Sheet Details (Deferred

Balance Sheet Details (Deferred Net Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue, Current	$ 1,322		$ 1,527	[1]
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized	1,504	$ 985
Online enabled games [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue, Current	1,322		1,527
Other [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue, Current	99		95
Noncurrent [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent	23		14
Total [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue	$ 1,444		$ 1,636
[1]	Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Balance Sheet Details (Remainin

Balance Sheet Details (Remaining Performance Obligations) (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period	12 months
Total deferred revenue [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 1,444

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Income Tax Footnote Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	$ 6		$ 7
Gross unrecognized tax benefits	$ 587		$ 587
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	10.00%	33.00%	21.00%	9.00%
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible	$ 5		$ 5
Provision for income taxes	32	$ (46)	$ 136	$ 57
Codemasters Intra-entity Sale of Intellectual Property Rights [Member]
Income Tax Footnote Disclosure [Line Items]
Provision for income taxes	$ 60
Pro Forma [Member]
Income Tax Footnote Disclosure [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent		13.00%		20.00%
Pro Forma [Member] | Codemasters Intra-entity Sale of Intellectual Property Rights [Member]
Income Tax Footnote Disclosure [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	28.00%		31.00%

Financing Arrangement (Senior N

Financing Arrangement (Senior Notes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 04, 2016	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021		Feb. 11, 2021	Feb. 24, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt	$ 395
Senior Notes, Noncurrent		$ 1,877	$ 1,876	[1]
Senior Notes		1,877	1,876
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs		1,478
2026 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 400	400			$ 400
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						4.80%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Mar. 1, 2026
Effective interest rate						4.97%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period		4 years 4 months 24 days
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 1,900	1,900
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net		(7)	(7)		$ 6	$ (1)
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net		(16)	(17)		16	$ (4)
Senior Notes, Frequency of Periodic Payment	semiannually
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure		$ 1,911	1,873
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage		100.00%
Change of control repurchase event
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage		101.00%
2031 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 750	750		$ 750
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					1.85%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Feb. 15, 2031
Effective interest rate					1.98%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period		9 years 4 months 24 days
2051 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt		$ 750	$ 750		$ 750
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					2.95%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		Feb. 15, 2051
Effective interest rate					3.04%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period		29 years 4 months 24 days
[1]	Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Financing Arrangement (Line of

Financing Arrangement (Line of Credit Facility) (Details) - Revolving Credit Facility [Member] $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 500
Option To Request Additional Commitments On Credit Facility	500
Debt issuance costs	$ 2
Line of Credit Facility Term	5 years

Financing Arrangement (Schedule

Financing Arrangement (Schedule Of Interest Expense Related To Notes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Amortization of debt issuance costs	$ (1)	$ 0	$ (1)	$ (1)
Coupon interest expense	(14)	(11)	(28)	(21)
Total interest expense	$ (15)	$ (11)	$ (29)	$ (22)

Commitments And Contingencies_2

Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation	$ 3,879
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent	$ 298

Commitments And Contingencies_3

Commitments And Contingencies (Minimum Contractual Obligations) (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unrecorded Total	$ 3,879
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	233
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	676
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	767
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	628
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	493
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	148
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	934
Recorded Total	2,270
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	66
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	62
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	57
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	49
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	445
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	26
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	1,565
TotalUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmount	6,149
TotalUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmountRemainingForCurrentFiscalYear	299
Total Unconditional PurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmountOneYearAfterFiscalYearEnd	738
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Two Years After Fiscal Year End	824
TotalUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmountThreeYearsAfterFiscalYearEnd	677
TotalUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmountFourYearsAfterFiscalYearEnd	938
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Five Years After Fiscal Year End	174
TotalUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmountThereafter	$ 2,499
Minimum
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract	3 years
Maximum
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract	12 years
Developer Commitments
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unrecorded Total	$ 1,961
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	109
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	392
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	427
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	421
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	330
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	79
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	203
Marketing [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unrecorded Total	649
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	84
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	150
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	144
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	130
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	92
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	19
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	30
Senior Notes Interest [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unrecorded Total	863
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	21
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	55
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	55
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	55
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	54
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	36
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	587
Operating Lease Imputed Interest [Member] [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unrecorded Total	31
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	4
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	6
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	5
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	4
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	3
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	2
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	7
Other Unrecorded Purchase Obligations [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unrecorded Total	215
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	12
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	66
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	128
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	7
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	2
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	0
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	0
Senior Notes Principal And Interest [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Recorded Total	1,906
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	6
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	0
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	0
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	0
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	400
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	0
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	1,500
Operating Lease [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unrecorded Total	160
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	3
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	7
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	8
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	11
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	12
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	12
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	107
Recorded Total	318
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	34
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	59
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	53
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	43
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	38
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	26
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	65
Transition And Other Taxes [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Recorded Total	31
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	11
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	3
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	4
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	6
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	7
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	0
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	0
License obligations [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Recorded Total	15
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	15
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	0
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	0
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	0
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	0
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	0
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	$ 0

Commitments And Contingencies S

Commitments And Contingencies Subsequent Events (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation	$ 3,879

Stock-Based Compensation (Narra

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	May 11, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	$ 325	$ 325	$ 0	$ 78
Market-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options and restricted stock rights	$ 68				$ 68
Market-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage range of shares received at vesting based on total stockholder return ("TSR")	0.00%				0.00%
Market-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage range of shares received at vesting based on total stockholder return ("TSR")	200.00%				200.00%
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options and restricted stock rights	$ 16				$ 16
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage					134.00%
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage range of shares received at vesting based on total stockholder return ("TSR")	0.00%				0.00%
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage range of shares received at vesting based on total stockholder return ("TSR")	200.00%				200.00%
Restricted Stock Rights [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options and restricted stock rights	$ 866				$ 866
Weighted-average service period					1 year 10 months 24 days
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options and restricted stock rights	779				$ 779
May 2018 Repurchase Program [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Amount of common stock authorized for repurchase							$ 2,400
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares						0.7
Repurchase and retirement of common stock						$ 78
Stock-based compensation expense [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 27		$ 15		$ 51	$ 38

Stock-Based Compensation (Sched

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Assumptions Used In Black-Scholes Model) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate, minimum	0.10%	0.10%
Risk-free interest rate, maximum	0.10%	0.10%
Expected volatility, minimum	25.00%	34.00%
Expected volatility, maximum	28.00%	39.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate	27.00%	37.00%
Expected dividends	0.60%	0.00%
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected Term	6 months	6 months
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected Term	12 months	12 months

Stock-Based Compensation (Sch_2

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Stock Option Activity) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Options, Outstanding, Beginning Balance | shares	267
Options, Granted | shares	2
Options, Exercised | shares	(34)
Options, Forfeited, cancelled or expired | shares	(35)
Options, Outstanding, Ending Balance | shares	350
Options, Vested and expected to vest | shares	350
Options, Exercisable | shares	309
Weighted-average exercise price of options outstanding, beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 35.71
Weighted-average exercise price of options granted during period | $ / shares	142.78
Weighted-average exercise price of options exercised during the period | $ / shares	46.29
Weighted-average exercise price of options forfeited, cancelled or expired during the period | $ / shares	66.29
Weighted-average exercise price of options outstanding, ending balance | $ / shares	42.86
Weighted-average exercise price of options vested and expected to vest | $ / shares	42.86
Weighted-average exercise price of options exercisable | $ / shares	$ 40.24
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options outstanding	3 years 2 months 4 days
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options vested and expected to vest	3 years 2 months 4 days
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options exercisable	2 years 8 months 12 days
Aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding | $	$ 35
Aggregate intrinsic value of options vested and expected to vest | $	35
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercisable | $	$ 32
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options, Granted | shares	2
Weighted-average exercise price of options granted during period | $ / shares	$ 142.78
Glu Mobile Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Options, Granted | shares	150
Weighted-average exercise price of options granted during period | $ / shares	$ 60.87
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options, Granted | shares	150
Weighted-average exercise price of options granted during period | $ / shares	$ 60.87

Stock-Based Compensation (Sch_3

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Restricted Stock Rights Activity, Excluding Performance-Based Activity) (Details) - Restricted Stock Rights [Member] shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Outstanding balance | shares	5,764
Granted | shares	3,486
Vested | shares	(1,860)
Forfeited or cancelled | shares	(552)
Outstanding balance | shares	7,654
Weighted-average grant date fair value, beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 113.25
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested during period | $ / shares	142.04
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested during period | $ / shares	117.02
Weighted-average grant date fair value, forfeited or cancelled during period | $ / shares	121.42
Weighted-average grant date fair value, ending balance | $ / shares	$ 125.63
Glu Mobile Inc. [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Granted | shares	816
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested during period | $ / shares	$ 120.54

Stock-Based Compensation (Sch_4

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Activity) (Details) - Restricted Stock Rights [Member] shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Outstanding balance | shares	579
Granted | shares	219
Vested | shares	266
Forfeited or cancelled | shares	(317)
Outstanding balance | shares	215
Weighted-average grant date fair value, beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 110.51
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested during period | $ / shares	142.60
Weighted-average grant date fair value, forfeited or cancelled during period | $ / shares	110.98
Weighted-average grant date fair value, ending balance | $ / shares	142.60
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested during period | $ / shares	$ 110.51

Stock-Based Compensation (Sch_5

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Market-Based Restricted Stock Unit Activity) (Details) - Market-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member] shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Outstanding balance | shares	2,195
Granted | shares	159
Vested | shares	(176)
Forfeited or cancelled | shares	(614)
Outstanding balance | shares	1,564
Weighted-average grant date fair value, beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 134.60
Weighted-average grant date fair values of market-based restricted stock rights granted | $ / shares	173.25
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested during period | $ / shares	128.62
Weighted-average grant date fair value, forfeited or cancelled during period | $ / shares	153.69
Weighted-average grant date fair value, ending balance | $ / shares	$ 131.71

Stock-Based Compensation (Sch_6

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense By Statement Of Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 149	$ 113	$ 274	$ 215
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount	3		3
Cost of revenue
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	2	2	3	3
Research And Development [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	101	74	186	140
Marketing and Sales [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	15	12	27	23
General And Administrative [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 31	$ 25	$ 58	$ 49

Stock-Based Compensation Schedu

Stock-Based Compensation Schedule of Share Repurchases (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Nov. 04, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Nov. 04, 2020	May 11, 2018
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value		$ 325	$ 325	$ 0	$ 78
May 2018 Repurchase Program [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value							$ 78
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares							0.7
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount									$ 2,400
November 2020 Repurchase Program [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value		$ 325				$ 650
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares		2.3				4.6
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount								$ 2,600
Stock Repurchase Program Expiration Date	Nov. 4, 2022
Repurchase Program, Total
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value		$ 325				$ 650	$ 78
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares		2.3				4.6	0.7

Earnings Per Share (Computation

Earnings Per Share (Computation Of Basic Earnings And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 294	$ 185	$ 498	$ 550
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	285	289	285	289
Dilutive potential common shares related to stock award plans and from assumed exercise of stock options	2	4	3	3
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	287	293	288	292
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ 1.03	$ 0.64	$ 1.75	$ 1.90
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ 1.02	$ 0.63	$ 1.73	$ 1.88

Earnings Per Share (Narrative)

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021shares
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings (Loss) Per Share, Amount	1,000

Segment Information (Net Revenu

Segment Information (Net Revenue By Timing Recognition) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Net revenue	$ 1,826	$ 1,151	$ 3,377	$ 2,610
Recognized at a point in time
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Net revenue	770	337	1,175	779
Recognized over time
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Net revenue	$ 1,056	$ 814	$ 2,202	$ 1,831

Segment Information (Net Reve_2

Segment Information (Net Revenue By Revenue Composition ) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Net revenue	$ 1,826	$ 1,151	$ 3,377	$ 2,610
Recognized at a point in time
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Net revenue	770	337	1,175	779
Recognized over time
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Net revenue	1,056	814	2,202	1,831
Full game, net revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Net revenue	617	282	939	641
Full game downloads, net revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Net revenue	337	163	570	386
Packaged goods, net revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Net revenue	280	119	369	255
Live services and other, net revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Net revenue	$ 1,209	$ 869	$ 2,438	$ 1,969

Segment Information (Net Reve_3

Segment Information (Net Revenue By Platform) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 1,826	$ 1,151	$ 3,377	$ 2,610
Console
Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]
Net revenue	1,198	714	2,170	1,646
PC and other
Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]
Net revenue	377	249	738	574
Mobile
Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 251	$ 188	$ 469	$ 390

Segment Information (Net Reve_4

Segment Information (Net Revenue By Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 1,826	$ 1,151	$ 3,377	$ 2,610
North America
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net revenue	778	578	1,460	1,205
International
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 1,048	$ 573	$ 1,917	$ 1,405