Electronic Arts (EA) 10-Q 1 Nov 24 2025 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover

Cover - shares	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Oct. 30, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2024
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		262,272,821
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2025
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 ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	[1]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,197	$ 2,900
Short-term investments	366	362
Receivables, net	1,012	565
Other current assets	397	420
Total current assets	3,972	4,247
Property and equipment, net	578	578
Goodwill	5,381	5,379
Acquisition-related intangibles, net	346	400
Deferred income taxes, net	2,431	2,380
Other assets	428	436
TOTAL ASSETS	13,136	13,420
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities	1,312	1,276
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)	1,475	1,814
Total current liabilities	2,787	3,090
Senior notes, net	1,883	1,882
Income tax obligations	552	497
Other liabilities	506	438
Total liabilities	5,728	5,907
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 12)
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value. 1,000 shares authorized; 263 and 266 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	3	3
Additional paid-in capital	0	0
Retained earnings	7,520	7,582
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(115)	(72)
Total stockholders’ equity	7,408	7,513
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$ 13,136	$ 13,420
[1]Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	263	266
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	263	266

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenue	$ 2,025	$ 1,914	$ 3,685	$ 3,838
Cost of revenue	456	456	719	824
Gross profit	1,569	1,458	2,966	3,014
Operating expenses:
Research and development	648	602	1,277	1,198
Marketing and sales	272	280	477	509
General and administrative	197	173	377	336
Amortization and impairment of intangibles	17	24	34	49
Restructuring (See Note 7)	51	2	53	3
Total operating expenses	1,185	1,081	2,218	2,095
Operating income	384	377	748	919
Interest and other income (expense), net	15	14	45	28
Income before provision for (benefits from) income taxes	399	391	793	947
Provision for (benefits from) income taxes	105	(8)	219	146
Net income	$ 294	$ 399	$ 574	$ 801
Earnings per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.11	$ 1.47	$ 2.17	$ 2.94
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.11	$ 1.47	$ 2.15	$ 2.93
Number of shares used in computation:
Basic (in shares)	264	271	265	272
Diluted (in shares)	266	272	267	273

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 294	$ 399	$ 574	$ 801
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	1	0	1	0
Net gains (losses) on derivative instruments	(72)	56	(56)	41
Foreign currency translation adjustments	16	(15)	12	(8)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(55)	41	(43)	33
Total comprehensive income	$ 239	$ 440	$ 531	$ 834

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 574	$ 801
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization, accretion and impairment	202	173
Stock-based compensation	317	285
Change in assets and liabilities:
Receivables, net	(447)	(367)
Other assets	(20)	74
Accounts payable, accrued, and other liabilities	117	(200)
Deferred income taxes, net	(50)	108
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)	(339)	(403)
Net cash provided by operating activities	354	471
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures	(117)	(96)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term investments	239	302
Purchase of short-term investments	(237)	(313)
Net cash used in investing activities	(115)	(107)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	42	40
Cash dividends paid	(101)	(103)
Cash paid to taxing authorities for shares withheld from employees	(139)	(120)
Common stock repurchases	(750)	(650)
Net cash used in financing activities	(948)	(833)
Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents	6	(9)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(703)	(478)
Beginning cash and cash equivalents	2,900	2,424
Ending cash and cash equivalents	2,197	1,946
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net	209	56
Cash paid during the period for interest	$ 28	$ 28

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, 2023			272,914
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2023	$ 7,293		$ 3	$ 0	$ 7,357	$ (67)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total comprehensive income	394				402	(8)
Stock-based compensation	130			130
Issuance of common stock (in shares)			1,408
Issuance of common stock	(105)			(105)
Common stock repurchases (in shares)			(2,574)
Common stock repurchases and excise tax	(326)
Common stock repurchases and excise tax				(25)	(301)
Cash dividends declared ($0.19 per common share)	(52)				(52)
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023			271,748
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023	$ 7,334		$ 3	0	7,406	(75)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.19
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023			272,914
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2023	$ 7,293		$ 3	0	7,357	(67)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total comprehensive income	$ 834
Common stock repurchases (in shares)	(5,200)
Common stock repurchases and excise tax	$ (650)
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023			269,840
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2023	7,575		$ 3	0	7,606	(34)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023			271,748
Beginning balance at Jun. 30, 2023	7,334		$ 3	0	7,406	(75)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total comprehensive income	440				399	41
Stock-based compensation	155			155
Issuance of common stock (in shares)			673
Issuance of common stock	$ 25			25
Common stock repurchases (in shares)	(2,600)		(2,581)
Common stock repurchases and excise tax	$ (328)			(180)	(148)
Common stock repurchases and excise tax	(325)
Cash dividends declared ($0.19 per common share)	(51)				(51)
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023			269,840
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2023	$ 7,575		$ 3	0	7,606	(34)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.19
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024	266,000		266,415
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2024	$ 7,513	[1]	$ 3	0	7,582	(72)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total comprehensive income	292				280	12
Stock-based compensation	143			143
Issuance of common stock (in shares)			1,565
Issuance of common stock	(121)			(121)
Common stock repurchases (in shares)			(2,847)
Common stock repurchases and excise tax	(377)			(22)	(355)
Cash dividends declared ($0.19 per common share)	(50)				(50)
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024			265,133
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2024	$ 7,400		$ 3	0	7,457	(60)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.19
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024	266,000		266,415
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2024	$ 7,513	[1]	$ 3	0	7,582	(72)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total comprehensive income	$ 531
Common stock repurchases (in shares)	(5,400)
Common stock repurchases and excise tax	$ (750)
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2024	263,000		263,148
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2024	$ 7,408		$ 3	0	7,520	(115)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024			265,133
Beginning balance at Jun. 30, 2024	7,400		$ 3	0	7,457	(60)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total comprehensive income	239				294	(55)
Stock-based compensation	174			174
Issuance of common stock (in shares)			602
Issuance of common stock	$ 24			24
Common stock repurchases (in shares)	(2,600)		(2,587)
Common stock repurchases and excise tax	$ (378)			(198)	(180)
Common stock repurchases and excise tax	(375)
Cash dividends declared ($0.19 per common share)	$ (51)				(51)
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2024	263,000		263,148
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2024	$ 7,408		$ 3	$ 0	$ 7,520	$ (115)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.19
[1]Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Condensed Consolidated Statem_5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.19	$ 0.19	$ 0.19	$ 0.19

Description Of Business And Bas

Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business And Basis Of Presentation	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 experienced on game consoles, PCs, mobile phones and tablets. At our core is a portfolio of intellectual property from which we create innovative games and experiences that deliver high-quality entertainment and drive engagement across our network of hundreds of millions of unique active accounts. Our portfolio includes brands that we either wholly own (such as Apex Legends , Battlefield, and The Sims) or license from others (such as the licenses within EA SPORTS FC and EA SPORTS Madden NFL). Through our live services offerings, we offer 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 full games. We are focusing on building games and experiences that grow the global online communities around our key franchises; deepening engagement through connecting interactive storytelling to key intellectual property; and building re-occurring revenue from scaling our live services and growth in our annualized sports titles, our console, PC and mobile catalog titles. 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, 2025 contains 52 weeks and ends on March 29, 2025. Our results of operations for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 contained 52 weeks and ended on March 30, 2024. Our results of operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 contained 13 weeks and 26 weeks, respectively, and ended on September 28, 2024. Our results of operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2023 contained 13 weeks and 26 weeks and ended on September 30, 2023. 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, 2024, as filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 22, 2024. Recently Issued Accounting Standard s In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures . The amendments in this update expand annual and interim disclosure requirements for reportable segments, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. This update is effective for our annual report for fiscal year 2025, and interim periods thereafter, with early adoption permitted, and will be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. We are currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvement to Income Tax Disclosures . The amendments further enhance income tax disclosures, primarily through standardization and disaggregation of rate reconciliation categories and income taxes paid by jurisdiction. This ASU is effective for our annual report for fiscal year 2026, with early adoption permitted, and should be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. We are currently evaluating the timing of adoption and impact of this ASU on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	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, 2024 and March 31, 2024, 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, 2024 Quoted Prices in Significant Significant Balance Sheet (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Assets Bank and time deposits $ 61 $ 61 $ — $ — Cash equivalents Money market funds 535 535 — — Cash equivalents Available-for-sale securities: Corporate bonds 140 — 140 — Short-term investments U.S. Treasury securities 91 91 — — Short-term investments and cash equivalents U.S. agency securities 4 — 4 — Short-term investments Commercial paper 78 — 78 — Short-term investments and cash equivalents Foreign government securities 5 — 5 — Short-term investments Asset-backed securities 43 — 43 — Short-term investments Certificates of deposit 19 — 19 — Short-term investments Foreign currency derivatives 16 — 16 — Other current assets and other assets Deferred compensation plan assets (a) 35 35 — — Other assets Total assets at fair value $ 1,027 $ 722 $ 305 $ — Liabilities Foreign currency derivatives $ 73 $ — $ 73 $ — Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities and other liabilities Deferred compensation plan liabilities (a) 36 36 — — Other liabilities Total liabilities at fair value $ 109 $ 36 $ 73 $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using As of March 31, 2024 Quoted Prices in Significant Significant Balance Sheet (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Assets Bank and time deposits $ 58 $ 58 $ — $ — Cash equivalents Money market funds 1,038 1,038 — — Cash equivalents Available-for-sale securities: Corporate bonds 130 — 130 — Short-term investments U.S. Treasury securities 95 95 — — Short-term investments U.S. agency securities 9 — 9 — Short-term investments Commercial paper 74 — 74 — Short-term investments and cash equivalents Foreign government securities 8 — 8 — Short-term investments Asset-backed securities 41 — 41 — Short-term investments Certificates of deposit 13 — 13 — Short-term investments Foreign currency derivatives 29 — 29 — Other current assets and other assets Deferred compensation plan assets (a) 30 30 — — Other assets Total assets at fair value $ 1,525 $ 1,221 $ 304 $ — Liabilities Foreign currency derivatives $ 20 $ — $ 20 $ — Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities and other liabilities Deferred compensation plan liabilities (a) 31 31 — — Other liabilities Total liabilities at fair value $ 51 $ 31 $ 20 $ — (a) The Deferred Compensation Plan consists of various mutual funds. See Note 15 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, for additional information regarding our Deferred Compensation Plan.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Cash and Cash Equivalents As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, our cash and cash equivalents were $2,197 million and $2,900 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, 2024 and March 31, 2024 (in millions): As of September 30, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Cost or Gross Unrealized Fair Cost or Gross Unrealized Fair Gains Losses Gains Losses Corporate bonds $ 139 $ 1 $ — $ 140 $ 130 $ — $ — $ 130 U.S. Treasury securities 84 — — 84 95 — — 95 U.S. agency securities 4 — — 4 9 — — 9 Commercial paper 71 — — 71 66 — — 66 Foreign government securities 5 — — 5 8 — — 8 Asset-backed securities 43 — — 43 41 — — 41 Certificates of deposit 19 — — 19 13 — — 13 Short-term investments $ 365 $ 1 $ — $ 366 $ 362 $ — $ — $ 362 The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of our short-term investments, classified by stated maturity as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 (in millions): As of September 30, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Short-term investments Due within 1 year $ 264 $ 264 $ 231 $ 231 Due 1 year through 5 years 96 97 126 126 Due after 5 years 5 5 5 5 Short-term investments $ 365 $ 366 $ 362 $ 362

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	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 accounts payable, 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 accounts payable, 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 are 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, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value Asset Liability Asset Liability Forward contracts to purchase $ 305 $ 5 $ — $ 413 $ 1 $ 4 Forward contracts to sell $ 1,929 $ 2 $ 59 $ 2,329 $ 24 $ 11 The effects of cash flow hedge accounting in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended September 30, Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 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 $ 2,025 $ 648 $ 1,914 $ 602 $ 3,685 $ 1,277 $ 3,838 $ 1,198 Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges $ (2) $ (1) $ 11 $ (2) $ 5 $ (3) $ 41 $ (7) 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 accounts payable, 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, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value Asset Liability Asset Liability Forward contracts to purchase $ 670 $ 9 $ — $ 452 $ — $ 5 Forward contracts to sell $ 977 $ — $ 14 $ 419 $ 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, 2024 and 2023 was as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2024 2023 2024 2023 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 $ 15 $ 14 $ 45 $ 28 Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments $ (3) $ 13 $ 3 $ 16

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	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, 2024 and 2023 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, 2024 $ — $ 26 $ (86) $ (60) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 1 (75) 16 (58) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — 3 — 3 Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 1 (72) 16 (55) Balances as of September 30, 2024 $ 1 $ (46) $ (70) $ (115) 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, 2023 $ (1) $ (2) $ (72) $ (75) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications — 65 (15) 50 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (9) — (9) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax — 56 (15) 41 Balances as of September 30, 2023 $ (1) $ 54 $ (87) $ (34) The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 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, 2024 $ — $ 10 $ (82) $ (72) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 1 (54) 12 (41) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (2) — (2) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 1 (56) 12 (43) Balances as of September 30, 2024 $ 1 $ (46) $ (70) $ (115) 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, 2023 $ (1) $ 13 $ (79) $ (67) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications — 75 (8) 67 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (34) — (34) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax — 41 (8) 33 Balances as of September 30, 2023 $ (1) $ 54 $ (87) $ (34) The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 were as follows (in millions): Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Statement of Operations Classification Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Gains) losses on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges Net revenue $ 2 $ (5) Research and development 1 3 Total net (gain) loss reclassified, net of tax $ 3 $ (2) The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended September 30, 2023 were as follows (in millions): Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Statement of Operations Classification Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 Six Months Ended September 30, 2023 (Gains) losses on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges Net revenue $ (11) $ (41) Research and development 2 7 Total net (gain) loss reclassified, net of tax $ (9) $ (34)

Goodwill And Acquisition-Relate

Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net	GOODWILL AND ACQUISITION-RELATED INTANGIBLES, NET The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended September 30, 2024 are as follows (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 Activity Effects of Foreign Currency Translation As of September 30, 2024 Goodwill $ 5,747 $ — $ 2 $ 5,749 Accumulated impairment (368) — — (368) Total $ 5,379 $ — $ 2 $ 5,381 Acquisition-related intangibles consisted of the following (in millions): As of September 30, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Gross Accumulated Acquisition- Gross Accumulated Acquisition- Developed and core technology $ 1,025 $ (852) $ 173 $ 1,025 $ (821) $ 204 Trade names and trademarks 502 (329) 173 502 (306) 196 Registered user base and other intangibles 56 (56) — 56 (56) — Total $ 1,583 $ (1,237) $ 346 $ 1,583 $ (1,183) $ 400 Amortization of intangibles for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are classified in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2024 2023 2024 2023 Cost of revenue $ 10 $ 15 $ 20 $ 31 Operating expenses 17 24 34 49 Total $ 27 $ 39 $ 54 $ 80 During the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, there were no impairment charges recorded for acquisition-related intangible assets. 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 ranging from 2 to 7 years. As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the weighted-average remaining useful life for acquisition-related intangible assets was approximately 3.6 years and 4.1 years, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, 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, 2025 (remaining six months) $ 53 2026 102 2027 83 2028 80 2029 28 Total $ 346

Restructuring Activities

Restructuring Activities	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Activities	RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES In fiscal year 2024, we announced a restructuring plan (the “2024 Restructuring Plan”) focused on aligning our portfolio, investments, and resources in support of our strategic priorities and growth initiatives. This plan reflects actions driven by portfolio rationalization, including costs associated with licensor commitments, as well as reductions in real estate and headcount. Under this plan, we estimate that we will incur approximately $125 million to $165 million in charges, consisting primarily of: • $50 million to $65 million associated with office space reductions; • $40 million to $55 million related to employee severance and employee-related costs; and • $35 million to $45 million in costs associated with licensor commitments. As of September 30, 2024, we expect the actions associated with this plan to be substantially completed by March 31, 2025. Since the inception of the 2024 Restructuring Plan through September 30, 2024, we have incurred net charges of $119 million. Restructuring activities under this plan as of September 30, 2024 were as follows (in millions): Licensor Commitments (a) Workforce (a) Office Space Reductions Total Charges to operations $ 30 $ 29 $ 2 $ 61 Charges settled in cash (17) (5) — (22) Impairment and other charges (13) — (2) (15) Liability as of March 31, 2024 $ — $ 24 $ — $ 24 Charges (credits) to operations 5 (2) 55 58 Charges settled in cash — (22) — (22) Impairment and other charges (5) — (55) (60) Liability as of September 30, 2024 $ — $ — $ — $ — (a) Charges are recorded within Restructuring in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Royalties And Licenses

Royalties And Licenses	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Royalties And Licenses [Abstract]
Royalties And Licenses	ROYALTIES AND LICENSES Our royalty expenses consist of payments to (1) content licensors, (2) independent software developers, and (3) co-publishing and/or distribution affiliates. Content 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, 2024 and 2023, 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, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Other current assets $ 89 $ 98 Other assets 17 24 Royalty-related assets $ 106 $ 122 At any given time, depending on the timing of our payments to our content licensors, independent software developers, co-publishing, and/or distribution affiliates, we classify any recognized unpaid royalty amounts due to these parties as accrued liabilities. The current and long-term portions of accrued royalties, included in accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities and other liabilities, consisted of (in millions): As of September 30, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities $ 207 $ 189 Other liabilities 52 20 Royalty-related liabilities $ 259 $ 209 As of September 30, 2024, we were committed to pay approximately $1,760 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, 2024
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Balance Sheet Details	BALANCE SHEET DETAILS Property and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net, as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 consisted of (in millions): As of September 30, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Computer, equipment and software $ 1,001 $ 965 Buildings 378 376 Leasehold improvements 220 190 Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other 104 92 Land 67 67 Construction in progress 31 47 1,801 1,737 Less: accumulated depreciation (1,223) (1,159) Property and equipment, net $ 578 $ 578 Depreciation expense associated with property and equipment was $51 million and $102 million for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. Depreciation expense associated with property and equipment was $49 million and $98 million for the three and six months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. Accounts Payable, Accrued, and Other Current Liabilities Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 consisted of (in millions): As of September 30, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Accounts payable $ 171 $ 110 Accrued compensation and benefits 360 476 Accrued royalties 207 189 Deferred net revenue (other) 79 59 Operating lease liabilities 69 66 Other accrued expenses 349 286 Sales returns and price protection reserves 77 90 Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities $ 1,312 $ 1,276 Deferred net revenue (other) includes the deferral of licensing arrangements, subscription revenue, and other revenue for which revenue recognition criteria has not been met. Deferred net revenue Deferred net revenue as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 consisted of (in millions): As of September 30, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) $ 1,475 $ 1,814 Deferred net revenue (other) 79 59 Deferred net revenue (noncurrent) 81 85 Total deferred net revenue $ 1,635 $ 1,958 During the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we recognized $1,710 million and $1,762 million of revenue, respectively, that were included in the deferred net revenue balance at the beginning of the period. Remaining Performance Obligations

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES The provision for income taxes for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 is based on our projected annual effective tax rate for fiscal year 2025, 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, 2024 was 26 percent and 28 percent, respectively, as compared to negative 2 percent and 15 percent for the same periods in prior year. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2023 included one-time tax benefits related to the remeasurement of our Swiss deferred tax assets due to the change in statutory tax rate as well as the R&D capitalization guidance issued by the U.S. Treasury in that period. Excluding these one-time tax benefits, our effective tax rate for the three and six months ended September 30, 2023 would have been 25 percent and 27 percent, respectively. We are subject to income tax examinations in various jurisdictions with respect to fiscal years after 2013. The timing and potential resolution of income tax examinations is highly uncertain. 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 decision of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Altera Corp. v Commissioner (“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 may 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. We expect changes in unrecognized tax benefits unrelated to the Altera opinion which may occur within the next twelve months to be insignificant.

Financing Arrangements

Financing Arrangements	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Financing Arrangements	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, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 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 (5) (5) Unamortized debt issuance costs (12) (13) Net carrying value of Senior Notes $ 1,883 $ 1,882 Fair value of Senior Notes (Level 2) $ 1,569 $ 1,515 As of September 30, 2024, the remaining life of the 2026 Notes, 2031 Notes and 2051 Notes is approximately 1.4 years, 6.4 years, and 26.4 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 March 22, 2023, we entered into a $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility") with a syndicate of banks. The Credit Facility terminates on March 22, 2028 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 loans denominated in U.S. dollars bear interest, at our option, at the base rate plus an applicable spread or at a forward-looking term rate based upon the secured overnight financing rate plus a credit spread adjustment of 0.10% per annum (the “Adjusted Term SOFR Rate”) plus an applicable spread, in each case with such spread based on our debt credit ratings. We are also obligated to pay other customary fees for a credit facility of this size and type. Interest is due and payable in arrears quarterly for loans bearing interest at the base rate and at the end of an interest period in the case of loans bearing interest at the Adjusted Term SOFR Rate. Principal, together with all accrued and unpaid interest, is due and payable on the maturity date, as such date may be extended in connection with the extension option. We may prepay the loans and terminate the commitments, in whole or in part, at any time without premium or penalty, subject to certain conditions. The Credit Facility 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, 2024, we were in compliance with the debt to EBITDA ratio. The Credit Facility contains customary events of default, including among others, non-payment defaults, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency defaults, material judgment defaults and a change of control default, in each case, subject to customary exceptions for a credit facility of this size and type. The occurrence of an event of default could result in the acceleration of the obligations under the Credit Facility and an increase in the applicable interest rate. As of September 30, 2024, 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, 2024 and 2023 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 2024 2023 2024 2023 Amortization of debt issuance costs $ — $ — $ (1) $ (1) Coupon interest expense (14) (14) (28) (28) Total interest expense $ (14) $ (14) $ (29) $ (29)

Commitments And Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Development, Celebrity, Professional Sports Organizations and Other 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, professional sports organizations and other content license contracts that contain minimum guarantee payments and marketing commitments to promote the games we publish that may not be dependent on any deliverables. These developer and content license commitments represent the sum of the cash payments for flat fees, minimum guaranteed payments, and service payments. The majority of these commitments are conditional upon performance by the counterparty. These payments and any related marketing and development commitments are included in the table below. The following table summarizes our minimum contractual obligations as of September 30, 2024 (in millions): Fiscal Years Ending March 31, 2025 (Remaining Total six mos.) 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Thereafter Unrecognized commitments Developer/licensor commitments $ 1,760 $ 188 $ 407 $ 481 $ 225 $ 218 $ 140 $ 101 Marketing commitments 1,265 82 291 295 211 122 149 115 Senior Notes interest 698 22 54 36 36 36 36 478 Operating lease imputed interest 55 6 10 9 7 6 5 12 Operating leases not yet commenced (a) 12 — — 1 1 1 1 8 Other purchase obligations 420 119 191 71 22 12 5 — Total unrecognized commitments 4,210 417 953 893 502 395 336 714 Recognized commitments Senior Notes principal and interest 1,906 6 400 — — — — 1,500 Operating leases 336 36 58 46 33 23 25 115 Transition Tax and other taxes 7 — 7 — — — — — Total recognized commitments 2,249 42 465 46 33 23 25 1,615 Total Commitments $ 6,459 $ 459 $ 1,418 $ 939 $ 535 $ 418 $ 361 $ 2,329 (a) As of September 30, 2024, we have entered into an office lease that is expected to commence in fiscal year 2026, with aggregate future lease payments of approximately $12 million and a lease term of 10 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, 2024; however, certain payment obligations may be accelerated depending on the performance of our operating results. In addition to the amounts included in the table above, as of September 30, 2024, we had a net liability for unrecognized tax benefits and an accrual for the payment of related interest totaling $552 million, of which we are unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate of when cash settlement with a taxing authority will occur. Legal Proceedings We are 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, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	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 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“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 ESPP . 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, 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, 2024 and 2023. The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes valuation model to estimate the value of our ESPP purchase rights were as follows: Three Months Ended 2024 2023 Risk-free interest rate 4.5 - 5.0% 5.4 - 5.5% Expected volatility 21 - 22% 23 - 24% Weighted-average volatility 21 % 24 % Expected term 6 - 12 months 6 - 12 months Expected dividends 0.6 % 0.8 % Stock Options The following table summarizes our stock option activity for the six months ended September 30, 2024: Options Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 12 $ 64.00 Granted 2 137.55 Exercised (4) 88.68 Forfeited, cancelled or expired (1) 58.76 Outstanding as of September 30, 2024 9 $ 65.81 3.88 $ 1 Vested and expected to vest 9 $ 65.81 3.88 $ 1 Exercisable as of September 30, 2024 9 $ 65.81 3.88 $ 1 The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value based on our closing stock price as of September 30, 2024, 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 units activity for the six months ended September 30, 2024: Restricted Weighted- Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 7,480 $ 128.31 Granted 4,173 137.78 Vested (2,585) 129.89 Forfeited or cancelled (250) 130.26 Outstanding as of September 30, 2024 8,818 $ 132.28 Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units Our performance-based restricted stock units vest upon the achievement of pre-determined performance-based milestones, including, but not limited to, management reporting milestones of net bookings and operating income metrics, 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. Generally, the measurement periods of our performance-based restricted stock units are 3 years, with awards vesting after each annual measurement period or cliff-vesting after the completion of the total aggregate measurement period. 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. 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, 2024: Performance- Weighted- Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 836 $ 129.60 Granted 763 137.53 Vested (277) 133.67 Forfeited or cancelled (318) 129.29 Outstanding as of September 30, 2024 1,004 $ 134.60 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 for these awards are based on our total stockholder return (“TSR”) relative to the performance of either companies in the Nasdaq-100 or the S&P 500 Index over a three-year period (“Relative TSR”). Payout with respect to the Relative TSR component ranges from zero to 200 percent of the target number of Relative TSR units granted. Market-based restricted stock units granted in fiscal year 2025 also vest based on absolute TSR performance measured against pre-established goals over a three-year period (“Absolute TSR”). Payout with respect to the Absolute TSR component ranges from zero to 75 percent of the target number of units underlying the base award (which is comprised of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units and Relative TSR units). We amortize the fair values of market-based restricted stock units over the requisite service 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, 2024: Market-Based Weighted- Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 354 $ 168.53 Granted 381 80.91 Vested (25) 173.25 Forfeited or cancelled (73) 173.25 Outstanding as of September 30, 2024 637 $ 115.43 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 2024 2023 2024 2023 Cost of revenue $ 4 $ 2 $ 8 $ 4 Research and development 122 113 223 206 Marketing and sales 16 13 28 24 General and administrative 32 27 58 51 Stock-based compensation expense $ 174 $ 155 $ 317 $ 285 During the three and six months ended September 30, 2024, we recognized $22 million and $42 million, respectively, of deferred income tax benefit related to our stock-based compensation expense. During the three and six months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized $21 million and $50 million, respectively, of deferred income tax benefit related to our stock-based compensation expense. As of September 30, 2024, our total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options, restricted stock units, market-based restricted stock units, and performance-based restricted stock units was $1,047 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average service period of 2.0 years. Of the $1,047 million of unrecognized compensation cost, $973 million relates to restricted stock units, $52 million relates to performance-based restricted stock units, $22 million relates to market-based restricted stock units. Stock Repurchase Program In August 2022, our Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $2.6 billion of our common stock. This program was terminated on May 8, 2024. In May 2024, the Company’s Audit Committee, upon delegation from the Company’s Board of Directors, authorized a new program to repurchase up to $5.0 billion of our common stock. This program supersedes and replaces the August 2022 program and expires on May 9, 2027. 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 of our common stock 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, 2024 and 2023: August 2022 Program May 2024 Program Total (In millions) Shares Amount (a) Shares Amount (a) Shares Amount Three months ended September 30, 2024 — $ — 2.6 $ 375 2.6 $ 375 Six months ended September 30, 2024 1.2 $ 152 $ 4.2 $ 598 5.4 $ 750 Three months ended September 30, 2023 2.6 $ 325 — $ — 2.6 $ 325 Six months ended September 30, 2023 5.2 $ 650 — $ — 5.2 $ 650 (a) Amount excludes excise taxes. Accrued excise taxes are included in accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities and additional paid-in capital on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	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 units, market-based restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units, and ESPP purchase rights using the treasury stock method. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (In millions, except per share amounts) 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net income $ 294 $ 399 $ 574 $ 801 Shares used to compute earnings per share: Weighted-average common stock outstanding — basic 264 271 265 272 Dilutive potential common shares related to stock award plans 2 1 2 1 Weighted-average common stock outstanding — diluted 266 272 267 273 Earnings per share: Basic $ 1.11 $ 1.47 $ 2.17 $ 2.94 Diluted $ 1.11 $ 1.47 $ 2.15 $ 2.93 Certain restricted stock units, market-based restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units were excluded from the treasury stock method computation of diluted shares as their inclusion would have had an antidilutive effect. For both the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, one million such shares were excluded.

Segment and Revenue Information

Segment and Revenue Information	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment and Revenue Information	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, 2024, 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, 2024 and 2023 is presented below (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net revenue by timing of recognition Revenue recognized at a point in time $ 918 $ 755 $ 1,289 $ 1,301 Revenue recognized over time 1,107 1,159 2,396 2,537 Net revenue $ 2,025 $ 1,914 $ 3,685 $ 3,838 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 either the period in which we offer to provide future update rights and/or online hosting for the game and related extra content sold (“Estimated Offering Period”), contractual term 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 a portion of 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 online-hosted services such as our Ultimate Team game mode, revenue allocated to the future update rights from licensing of software to third-parties, subscription services, and revenue recognized from third parties that publish games and services under a license to certain of our intellectual property assets. Information about our total net revenue by composition for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is presented below (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net revenue by composition Full game downloads $ 475 $ 346 $ 665 $ 647 Packaged goods 241 275 301 417 Full game 716 621 966 1,064 Live services and other 1,309 1,293 2,719 2,774 Net revenue $ 2,025 $ 1,914 $ 3,685 $ 3,838 Full game net revenue includes full game downloads and packaged goods. Full game downloads primarily includes revenue from digital sales of full games on console, PC, and certain licensing revenue. Packaged goods primarily includes revenue from software that is sold physically through traditional channels such as brick and mortar retailers. Live services and other net revenue primarily includes revenue from sales of extra content for console, PC, and mobile games, certain licensing revenue, subscriptions, and advertising. Information about our total net revenue by platform for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is presented below (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2024 2023 2024 2023 Platform net revenue Console $ 1,374 $ 1,187 $ 2,379 $ 2,354 PC and other 364 423 729 874 Mobile 287 304 577 610 Net revenue $ 2,025 $ 1,914 $ 3,685 $ 3,838 Information about our operations in North America and internationally for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is presented below (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net revenue from unaffiliated customers North America $ 899 $ 747 $ 1,515 $ 1,554 International 1,126 1,167 2,170 2,284 Net revenue $ 2,025 $ 1,914 $ 3,685 $ 3,838

Pay vs Performance Disclosure

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net income	$ 294	$ 399	$ 574	$ 801

Insider Trading Arrangements

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 shares	Sep. 30, 2024 shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Laura Miele [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement		On August 2, 2024, Laura Miele, EA’s President of EA Entertainment & Technology, adopted a 10b5-1 Plan. Up to an aggregate 30,000 shares of our common stock may be sold under this plan with sales occurring periodically from the estimated selling start date of November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025.
Name	Laura Miele
Title	President of EA Entertainment & Technology
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	true
Adoption Date	August 2, 2024
Arrangement Duration	364 days
Aggregate Available	30,000	30,000
Andrew Wilson [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement		On August 6, 2024, Andrew Wilson, EA’s Chief Executive Officer, adopted a 10b5-1 Plan. Up to an aggregate 60,000 shares of our common stock may be sold under this plan with sales occurring periodically from the estimated selling start date of November 5, 2024 through October 31, 2025. Mr. Wilson’s 10b5-1 Plan also provides for the sale of an amount of shares of our common stock to be determined to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of EA equity awards in May 2025.
Name	Andrew Wilson
Title	Chief Executive Officer
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	true
Adoption Date	August 6, 2024
Arrangement Duration	360 days
Aggregate Available	60,000	60,000
Stuart Canfield [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement		On August 26, 2024, Stuart Canfield, EA’s Chief Financial Officer, adopted a 10b5-1 Plan. Up to an aggregate 4,000 shares of our common stock may be sold under this plan with sales occurring periodically from the estimated selling start date of December 26, 2024 through August 29, 2025.
Name	Stuart Canfield
Title	Chief Financial Officer
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	true
Adoption Date	August 26, 2024
Arrangement Duration	246 days
Aggregate Available	4,000	4,000

Description Of Business And B_2

Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	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.
Use of Estimates	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.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Recently Issued Accounting Standard s In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures . The amendments in this update expand annual and interim disclosure requirements for reportable segments, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. This update is effective for our annual report for fiscal year 2025, and interim periods thereafter, with early adoption permitted, and will be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. We are currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvement to Income Tax Disclosures . The amendments further enhance income tax disclosures, primarily through standardization and disaggregation of rate reconciliation categories and income taxes paid by jurisdiction. This ASU is effective for our annual report for fiscal year 2026, with early adoption permitted, and should be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. We are currently evaluating the timing of adoption and impact of this ASU on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, 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, 2024 Quoted Prices in Significant Significant Balance Sheet (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Assets Bank and time deposits $ 61 $ 61 $ — $ — Cash equivalents Money market funds 535 535 — — Cash equivalents Available-for-sale securities: Corporate bonds 140 — 140 — Short-term investments U.S. Treasury securities 91 91 — — Short-term investments and cash equivalents U.S. agency securities 4 — 4 — Short-term investments Commercial paper 78 — 78 — Short-term investments and cash equivalents Foreign government securities 5 — 5 — Short-term investments Asset-backed securities 43 — 43 — Short-term investments Certificates of deposit 19 — 19 — Short-term investments Foreign currency derivatives 16 — 16 — Other current assets and other assets Deferred compensation plan assets (a) 35 35 — — Other assets Total assets at fair value $ 1,027 $ 722 $ 305 $ — Liabilities Foreign currency derivatives $ 73 $ — $ 73 $ — Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities and other liabilities Deferred compensation plan liabilities (a) 36 36 — — Other liabilities Total liabilities at fair value $ 109 $ 36 $ 73 $ —	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using As of March 31, 2024 Quoted Prices in Significant Significant Balance Sheet (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Assets Bank and time deposits $ 58 $ 58 $ — $ — Cash equivalents Money market funds 1,038 1,038 — — Cash equivalents Available-for-sale securities: Corporate bonds 130 — 130 — Short-term investments U.S. Treasury securities 95 95 — — Short-term investments U.S. agency securities 9 — 9 — Short-term investments Commercial paper 74 — 74 — Short-term investments and cash equivalents Foreign government securities 8 — 8 — Short-term investments Asset-backed securities 41 — 41 — Short-term investments Certificates of deposit 13 — 13 — Short-term investments Foreign currency derivatives 29 — 29 — Other current assets and other assets Deferred compensation plan assets (a) 30 30 — — Other assets Total assets at fair value $ 1,525 $ 1,221 $ 304 $ — Liabilities Foreign currency derivatives $ 20 $ — $ 20 $ — Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities and other liabilities Deferred compensation plan liabilities (a) 31 31 — — Other liabilities Total liabilities at fair value $ 51 $ 31 $ 20 $ — (a) The Deferred Compensation Plan consists of various mutual funds. See Note 15 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, for additional information regarding our Deferred Compensation Plan.

Financial Instruments (Tables)

Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Fair Value Of Short-Term Investments	Short-term investments consisted of the following as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 (in millions): As of September 30, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Cost or Gross Unrealized Fair Cost or Gross Unrealized Fair Gains Losses Gains Losses Corporate bonds $ 139 $ 1 $ — $ 140 $ 130 $ — $ — $ 130 U.S. Treasury securities 84 — — 84 95 — — 95 U.S. agency securities 4 — — 4 9 — — 9 Commercial paper 71 — — 71 66 — — 66 Foreign government securities 5 — — 5 8 — — 8 Asset-backed securities 43 — — 43 41 — — 41 Certificates of deposit 19 — — 19 13 — — 13 Short-term investments $ 365 $ 1 $ — $ 366 $ 362 $ — $ — $ 362
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, 2024 and March 31, 2024 (in millions): As of September 30, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Short-term investments Due within 1 year $ 264 $ 264 $ 231 $ 231 Due 1 year through 5 years 96 97 126 126 Due after 5 years 5 5 5 5 Short-term investments $ 365 $ 366 $ 362 $ 362

Derivative Financial Instrume_2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
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, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value Asset Liability Asset Liability Forward contracts to purchase $ 305 $ 5 $ — $ 413 $ 1 $ 4 Forward contracts to sell $ 1,929 $ 2 $ 59 $ 2,329 $ 24 $ 11 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, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value Asset Liability Asset Liability Forward contracts to purchase $ 670 $ 9 $ — $ 452 $ — $ 5 Forward contracts to sell $ 977 $ — $ 14 $ 419 $ 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, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended September 30, Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 2023 2024 2023 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 $ 2,025 $ 648 $ 1,914 $ 602 $ 3,685 $ 1,277 $ 3,838 $ 1,198 Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges $ (2) $ (1) $ 11 $ (2) $ 5 $ (3) $ 41 $ (7) 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, 2024 and 2023 was as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2024 2023 2024 2023 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 $ 15 $ 14 $ 45 $ 28 Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments $ (3) $ 13 $ 3 $ 16

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Components of 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, 2024 and 2023 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, 2024 $ — $ 26 $ (86) $ (60) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 1 (75) 16 (58) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — 3 — 3 Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 1 (72) 16 (55) Balances as of September 30, 2024 $ 1 $ (46) $ (70) $ (115) 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, 2023 $ (1) $ (2) $ (72) $ (75) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications — 65 (15) 50 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (9) — (9) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax — 56 (15) 41 Balances as of September 30, 2023 $ (1) $ 54 $ (87) $ (34) The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 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, 2024 $ — $ 10 $ (82) $ (72) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 1 (54) 12 (41) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (2) — (2) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 1 (56) 12 (43) Balances as of September 30, 2024 $ 1 $ (46) $ (70) $ (115) 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, 2023 $ (1) $ 13 $ (79) $ (67) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications — 75 (8) 67 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (34) — (34) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax — 41 (8) 33 Balances as of September 30, 2023 $ (1) $ 54 $ (87) $ (34)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 were as follows (in millions): Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Statement of Operations Classification Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Gains) losses on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges Net revenue $ 2 $ (5) Research and development 1 3 Total net (gain) loss reclassified, net of tax $ 3 $ (2) The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended September 30, 2023 were as follows (in millions): Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Statement of Operations Classification Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 Six Months Ended September 30, 2023 (Gains) losses on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges Net revenue $ (11) $ (41) Research and development 2 7 Total net (gain) loss reclassified, net of tax $ (9) $ (34)

Goodwill And Acquisition-Rela_2

Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
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, 2024 are as follows (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 Activity Effects of Foreign Currency Translation As of September 30, 2024 Goodwill $ 5,747 $ — $ 2 $ 5,749 Accumulated impairment (368) — — (368) Total $ 5,379 $ — $ 2 $ 5,381
Schedule Of Acquisition-Related Intangibles	Acquisition-related intangibles consisted of the following (in millions): As of September 30, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Gross Accumulated Acquisition- Gross Accumulated Acquisition- Developed and core technology $ 1,025 $ (852) $ 173 $ 1,025 $ (821) $ 204 Trade names and trademarks 502 (329) 173 502 (306) 196 Registered user base and other intangibles 56 (56) — 56 (56) — Total $ 1,583 $ (1,237) $ 346 $ 1,583 $ (1,183) $ 400
Schedule Of Amoritization Of Intangibles	Amortization of intangibles for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are classified in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2024 2023 2024 2023 Cost of revenue $ 10 $ 15 $ 20 $ 31 Operating expenses 17 24 34 49 Total $ 27 $ 39 $ 54 $ 80
Schedule Of Future Amortization Of Acquisition-Related Intangibles	As of September 30, 2024, 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, 2025 (remaining six months) $ 53 2026 102 2027 83 2028 80 2029 28 Total $ 346

Restructuring Activities (Table

Restructuring Activities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Costs	Restructuring activities under this plan as of September 30, 2024 were as follows (in millions): Licensor Commitments (a) Workforce (a) Office Space Reductions Total Charges to operations $ 30 $ 29 $ 2 $ 61 Charges settled in cash (17) (5) — (22) Impairment and other charges (13) — (2) (15) Liability as of March 31, 2024 $ — $ 24 $ — $ 24 Charges (credits) to operations 5 (2) 55 58 Charges settled in cash — (22) — (22) Impairment and other charges (5) — (55) (60) Liability as of September 30, 2024 $ — $ — $ — $ — (a) Charges are recorded within Restructuring in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Royalties And Licenses (Tables)

Royalties And Licenses (Tables)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024
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, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Other current assets $ 89 $ 98 Other assets 17 24 Royalty-related assets $ 106 $ 122
Schedule Of Royalty-Related Liabilities	As of September 30, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities $ 207 $ 189 Other liabilities 52 20 Royalty-related liabilities $ 259 $ 209

Balance Sheet Details (Tables)

Balance Sheet Details (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Property And Equipment, Net Schedule	Property and equipment, net, as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 consisted of (in millions): As of September 30, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Computer, equipment and software $ 1,001 $ 965 Buildings 378 376 Leasehold improvements 220 190 Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other 104 92 Land 67 67 Construction in progress 31 47 1,801 1,737 Less: accumulated depreciation (1,223) (1,159) Property and equipment, net $ 578 $ 578
Accrued And Other Current Liabilities Schedule	Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 consisted of (in millions): As of September 30, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Accounts payable $ 171 $ 110 Accrued compensation and benefits 360 476 Accrued royalties 207 189 Deferred net revenue (other) 79 59 Operating lease liabilities 69 66 Other accrued expenses 349 286 Sales returns and price protection reserves 77 90 Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities $ 1,312 $ 1,276
Deferred Revenue, by Arrangement, Disclosure	Deferred net revenue as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 consisted of (in millions): As of September 30, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) $ 1,475 $ 1,814 Deferred net revenue (other) 79 59 Deferred net revenue (noncurrent) 81 85 Total deferred net revenue $ 1,635 $ 1,958

Financing Arrangements (Tables)

Financing Arrangements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [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, 2024 As of March 31, 2024 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 (5) (5) Unamortized debt issuance costs (12) (13) Net carrying value of Senior Notes $ 1,883 $ 1,882 Fair value of Senior Notes (Level 2) $ 1,569 $ 1,515
Interest and Other Income	The following table summarizes our interest expense recognized for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 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 2024 2023 2024 2023 Amortization of debt issuance costs $ — $ — $ (1) $ (1) Coupon interest expense (14) (14) (28) (28) Total interest expense $ (14) $ (14) $ (29) $ (29)

Commitments And Contingencies (

Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Minimum Contractual Obligations	The following table summarizes our minimum contractual obligations as of September 30, 2024 (in millions): Fiscal Years Ending March 31, 2025 (Remaining Total six mos.) 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Thereafter Unrecognized commitments Developer/licensor commitments $ 1,760 $ 188 $ 407 $ 481 $ 225 $ 218 $ 140 $ 101 Marketing commitments 1,265 82 291 295 211 122 149 115 Senior Notes interest 698 22 54 36 36 36 36 478 Operating lease imputed interest 55 6 10 9 7 6 5 12 Operating leases not yet commenced (a) 12 — — 1 1 1 1 8 Other purchase obligations 420 119 191 71 22 12 5 — Total unrecognized commitments 4,210 417 953 893 502 395 336 714 Recognized commitments Senior Notes principal and interest 1,906 6 400 — — — — 1,500 Operating leases 336 36 58 46 33 23 25 115 Transition Tax and other taxes 7 — 7 — — — — — Total recognized commitments 2,249 42 465 46 33 23 25 1,615 Total Commitments $ 6,459 $ 459 $ 1,418 $ 939 $ 535 $ 418 $ 361 $ 2,329 (a)

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule Of Share-Based Payment Award, Restricted Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions	The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes valuation model to estimate the value of our ESPP purchase rights were as follows: Three Months Ended 2024 2023 Risk-free interest rate 4.5 - 5.0% 5.4 - 5.5% Expected volatility 21 - 22% 23 - 24% Weighted-average volatility 21 % 24 % Expected term 6 - 12 months 6 - 12 months Expected dividends 0.6 % 0.8 %
Schedule of Repurchase Agreements	The following table summarizes total shares repurchased during the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023: August 2022 Program May 2024 Program Total (In millions) Shares Amount (a) Shares Amount (a) Shares Amount Three months ended September 30, 2024 — $ — 2.6 $ 375 2.6 $ 375 Six months ended September 30, 2024 1.2 $ 152 $ 4.2 $ 598 5.4 $ 750 Three months ended September 30, 2023 2.6 $ 325 — $ — 2.6 $ 325 Six months ended September 30, 2023 5.2 $ 650 — $ — 5.2 $ 650 (a) Amount excludes excise taxes. Accrued excise taxes are included in accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities and additional paid-in capital on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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, 2024: Options Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 12 $ 64.00 Granted 2 137.55 Exercised (4) 88.68 Forfeited, cancelled or expired (1) 58.76 Outstanding as of September 30, 2024 9 $ 65.81 3.88 $ 1 Vested and expected to vest 9 $ 65.81 3.88 $ 1 Exercisable as of September 30, 2024 9 $ 65.81 3.88 $ 1 The following table summarizes our restricted stock units activity for the six months ended September 30, 2024: Restricted Weighted- Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 7,480 $ 128.31 Granted 4,173 137.78 Vested (2,585) 129.89 Forfeited or cancelled (250) 130.26 Outstanding as of September 30, 2024 8,818 $ 132.28 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, 2024: Performance- Weighted- Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 836 $ 129.60 Granted 763 137.53 Vested (277) 133.67 Forfeited or cancelled (318) 129.29 Outstanding as of September 30, 2024 1,004 $ 134.60 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, 2024: Market-Based Weighted- Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 354 $ 168.53 Granted 381 80.91 Vested (25) 173.25 Forfeited or cancelled (73) 173.25 Outstanding as of September 30, 2024 637 $ 115.43 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 2024 2023 2024 2023 Cost of revenue $ 4 $ 2 $ 8 $ 4 Research and development 122 113 223 206 Marketing and sales 16 13 28 24 General and administrative 32 27 58 51 Stock-based compensation expense $ 174 $ 155 $ 317 $ 285

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
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 units, market-based restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units, and ESPP purchase rights using the treasury stock method. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (In millions, except per share amounts) 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net income $ 294 $ 399 $ 574 $ 801 Shares used to compute earnings per share: Weighted-average common stock outstanding — basic 264 271 265 272 Dilutive potential common shares related to stock award plans 2 1 2 1 Weighted-average common stock outstanding — diluted 266 272 267 273 Earnings per share: Basic $ 1.11 $ 1.47 $ 2.17 $ 2.94 Diluted $ 1.11 $ 1.47 $ 2.15 $ 2.93

Segment and Revenue Informati_2

Segment and Revenue Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
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, 2024 and 2023 is presented below (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net revenue by timing of recognition Revenue recognized at a point in time $ 918 $ 755 $ 1,289 $ 1,301 Revenue recognized over time 1,107 1,159 2,396 2,537 Net revenue $ 2,025 $ 1,914 $ 3,685 $ 3,838
Net Revenue By Revenue Composition	Information about our total net revenue by composition for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is presented below (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net revenue by composition Full game downloads $ 475 $ 346 $ 665 $ 647 Packaged goods 241 275 301 417 Full game 716 621 966 1,064 Live services and other 1,309 1,293 2,719 2,774 Net revenue $ 2,025 $ 1,914 $ 3,685 $ 3,838
Net Revenue by Platform	Information about our total net revenue by platform for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is presented below (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2024 2023 2024 2023 Platform net revenue Console $ 1,374 $ 1,187 $ 2,379 $ 2,354 PC and other 364 423 729 874 Mobile 287 304 577 610 Net revenue $ 2,025 $ 1,914 $ 3,685 $ 3,838
Net Revenue By Geographic Area	Information about our operations in North America and internationally for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is presented below (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net revenue from unaffiliated customers North America $ 899 $ 747 $ 1,515 $ 1,554 International 1,126 1,167 2,170 2,284 Net revenue $ 2,025 $ 1,914 $ 3,685 $ 3,838

Fair Value Measurements - Asset

Fair Value Measurements - Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	$ 366	$ 362	[1]
Corporate bonds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	140	130
U.S. Treasury securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	84	95
U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	4	9
Commercial paper
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	71	66
Foreign government securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	5	8
Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	43	41
Certificates of deposit
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	19	13
(Level 1)
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Total assets at fair value	722	1,221
Total liabilities at fair value	36	31
(Level 2)
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Total assets at fair value	305	304
Total liabilities at fair value	73	20
(Level 3)
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 | (Level 1) | Corporate bonds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments | (Level 1) | U.S. Treasury securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	91	95
Short-term investments | (Level 1) | U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments | (Level 1) | Foreign government securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments | (Level 1) | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Asset-backed securities	0	0
Short-term investments | (Level 1) | Certificates of deposit
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments | (Level 2) | Corporate bonds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	140	130
Short-term investments | (Level 2) | U.S. Treasury securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments | (Level 2) | U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	4	9
Short-term investments | (Level 2) | Foreign government securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	5	8
Short-term investments | (Level 2) | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Asset-backed securities	43	41
Short-term investments | (Level 2) | Certificates of deposit
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	19	13
Short-term investments | (Level 3) | Corporate bonds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments | (Level 3) | U.S. Treasury securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments | (Level 3) | U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments | (Level 3) | Foreign government securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments | (Level 3) | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Asset-backed securities	0	0
Short-term investments | (Level 3) | Certificates of deposit
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments | (Level 1) | Commercial paper
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments | (Level 2) | Commercial paper
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	78	74
Short-term investments | (Level 3) | Commercial paper
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	0	0
Cash equivalents | (Level 1) | Bank and time deposits
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Cash equivalents	61	58
Cash equivalents | (Level 1) | Money market funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Cash equivalents	535	1,038
Cash equivalents | (Level 2) | Bank and time deposits
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Cash equivalents	0	0
Cash equivalents | (Level 2) | Money market funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Cash equivalents	0	0
Cash equivalents | (Level 3) | Bank and time deposits
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Cash equivalents	0	0
Cash equivalents | (Level 3) | Money market funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Cash equivalents	0	0
Other current assets and other assets | (Level 1) | Foreign currency derivatives
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Foreign currency derivatives	0	0
Other current assets and other assets | (Level 2) | Foreign currency derivatives
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Foreign currency derivatives	16	29
Other current assets and other assets | (Level 3) | Foreign currency derivatives
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Foreign currency derivatives	0	0
Other assets | (Level 1) | Deferred compensation plan assets
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, deferred compensation plan	35	30
Other assets | (Level 2) | Deferred compensation plan assets
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, deferred compensation plan	0	0
Other assets | (Level 3) | Deferred compensation plan assets
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, deferred compensation plan	0	0
Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities and other liabilities | (Level 1) | Foreign currency derivatives
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, foreign currency derivatives, liabilities	0	0
Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities and other liabilities | (Level 2) | Foreign currency derivatives
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, foreign currency derivatives, liabilities	73	20
Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities and other liabilities | (Level 3) | Foreign currency derivatives
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, foreign currency derivatives, liabilities	0	0
Other liabilities | (Level 1) | Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, deferred compensation plan	36	31
Other liabilities | (Level 2) | Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, deferred compensation plan	0	0
Other liabilities | (Level 3) | Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, deferred compensation plan	0	0
Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Total assets at fair value	1,027	1,525
Total liabilities at fair value	109	51
Fair Value | Short-term investments | Corporate bonds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	140	130
Fair Value | Short-term investments | U.S. Treasury securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	91	95
Fair Value | Short-term investments | U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	4	9
Fair Value | Short-term investments | Foreign government securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	5	8
Fair Value | Short-term investments | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Asset-backed securities	43	41
Fair Value | Short-term investments | Certificates of deposit
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	19	13
Fair Value | Short-term investments | Commercial paper
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Short-term investments	78	74
Fair Value | Cash equivalents | Bank and time deposits
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Cash equivalents	61	58
Fair Value | Cash equivalents | Money market funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, Cash equivalents	535	1,038
Fair Value | Other current assets and other assets | Foreign currency derivatives
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Foreign currency derivatives	16	29
Fair Value | Other assets | Deferred compensation plan assets
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, deferred compensation plan	35	30
Fair Value | Accounts payable, 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	73	20
Fair Value | Other liabilities | Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair value, deferred compensation plan	$ 36	$ 31
[1]Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Financial Instruments - Narrati

Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,197	$ 2,900	[1]
[1]Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Financial Instruments - Fair Va

Financial Instruments - Fair Value Of Short-Term Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024
Financial Instruments
Cost or Amortized Cost	$ 365	$ 362
Gross Unrealized Gains	1	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	366	362	[1]
Corporate bonds
Financial Instruments
Cost or Amortized Cost	139	130
Gross Unrealized Gains	1	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	140	130
U.S. Treasury securities
Financial Instruments
Cost or Amortized Cost	84	95
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	84	95
U.S. agency securities
Financial Instruments
Cost or Amortized Cost	4	9
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	4	9
Commercial paper
Financial Instruments
Cost or Amortized Cost	71	66
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	71	66
Foreign government securities
Financial Instruments
Cost or Amortized Cost	5	8
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	5	8
Asset-backed securities
Financial Instruments
Cost or Amortized Cost	43	41
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	43	41
Certificates of deposit
Financial Instruments
Cost or Amortized Cost	19	13
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Fair Value	$ 19	$ 13
[1]Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Financial Instruments - Fair _2

Financial Instruments - Fair Value Of Short-Term Investments By Stated Maturity Date Schedule (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Due in 1 year or less, Amortized Cost	$ 264	$ 231
Due in 1 year or less, Fair Value	264	231
Due 1 year through 5 years, Amortized Cost	96	126
Due 1 year through 5 years, Fair Value	97	126
Due after 5 years, Amortized Cost	5	5
Due after 5 years, Fair Value	5	5
Amortized Cost	365	362
Fair Value	$ 366	$ 362	[1]
[1]Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Derivative Financial Instrume_3

Derivative Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative
Maximum remaining maturity of foreign currency derivatives	18 months
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
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, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024
Forward contracts to purchase
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Fair value of foreign currency contracts outstanding, Assets	$ 5	$ 1
Fair value of foreign currency contracts outstanding, Liabilities	0	4
Forward contracts to sell
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Fair value of foreign currency contracts outstanding, Assets	2	24
Fair value of foreign currency contracts outstanding, Liabilities	59	11
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Forward contracts to purchase
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Notional Amount	305	413
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Forward contracts to sell
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Notional Amount	1,929	2,329
United States Dollar | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Forward contracts to purchase
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Notional Amount	670	452
United States Dollar | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Forward contracts to sell
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Notional Amount	977	419
Balance Sheet Hedging | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Forward contracts to purchase
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Current	9	0
Derivative Liability, Current	0	5
Balance Sheet Hedging | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Forward contracts to sell
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Current	0	4
Derivative Liability, Current	$ 14	$ 0

Derivative Financial Instrume_5

Derivative Financial Instruments - 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, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Derivative
Net revenue	$ 2,025	$ 1,914	$ 3,685	$ 3,838
Research and development	648	602	1,277	1,198
Interest and other income (expense), net	15	14	45	28
Net revenue
Derivative
Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges	(2)	11	5	41
Research and development
Derivative
Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges	(1)	(2)	(3)	(7)
Interest and other income (expense), net
Derivative
Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments	$ (3)	$ 13	$ 3	$ 16

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Schedule of Changes in AOCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024		Sep. 30, 2023
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ (60)	$ (75)	$ (72)	[1]	$ (67)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(58)	50	(41)		67
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	3	(9)	(2)		(34)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(55)	41	(43)		33
Ending balance	(115)	(34)	(115)		(34)
Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0	(1)	0		(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	1	0	1		0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0		0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1	0	1		0
Ending balance	1	(1)	1		(1)
Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	26	(2)	10		13
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(75)	65	(54)		75
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	3	(9)	(2)		(34)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(72)	56	(56)		41
Ending balance	(46)	54	(46)		54
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(86)	(72)	(82)		(79)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	16	(15)	12		(8)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0		0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	16	(15)	12		(8)
Ending balance	$ (70)	$ (87)	$ (70)		$ (87)
[1]Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_4

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Schedule of Amounts Reclassed from AOCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 3	$ (9)	$ (2)	$ (34)
Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	3	(9)	(2)	(34)
Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments | Net revenue
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	2	(11)	(5)	(41)
Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments | Research and development
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 1	$ 2	$ 3	$ 7

Goodwill And Acquisition-Rela_3

Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net - Schedule Of Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	$ 5,747
Accumulated impairment, beginning balance	(368)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	5,379	[1]
Goodwill acquired	0
Effects of foreign currency translation	2
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	5,749
Accumulated impairment, ending balance	(368)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	$ 5,381
[1]Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Goodwill And Acquisition-Rela_4

Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net - Schedule Of Acquisition-Related Intangibles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 1,583	$ 1,583
Accumulated Amortization	(1,237)	(1,183)
Acquisition- Related Intangibles, Net	346	400
Developed and core technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Amount	1,025	1,025
Accumulated Amortization	(852)	(821)
Acquisition- Related Intangibles, Net	173	204
Trade names and trademarks
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Amount	502	502
Accumulated Amortization	(329)	(306)
Acquisition- Related Intangibles, Net	173	196
Registered user base and other intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Gross Carrying Amount	56	56
Accumulated Amortization	(56)	(56)
Acquisition- Related Intangibles, Net	$ 0	$ 0

Goodwill And Acquisition-Rela_5

Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net - Schedule Of Amortization Of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles	$ 17	$ 24	$ 34	$ 49
Cost of revenue
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles	10	15	20	31
Operating expenses
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles	17	24	34	49
Total
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles	$ 27	$ 39	$ 54	$ 80

Goodwill And Acquisition-Rela_6

Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Impairment of intangible assets (excluding goodwill)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	2 years		2 years
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life			3 years 7 months 6 days
Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	7 years		7 years
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life					4 years 1 month 6 days

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, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
2025 (remaining six months)	$ 53
2026	102
2027	83
2028	80
2029	28
Acquisition- Related Intangibles, Net	346	$ 400
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year through after Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Acquisition- Related Intangibles, Net	$ 346

Restructuring Activities - Narr

Restructuring Activities - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	18 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	$ 119
Restructuring reserve	0	$ 24	$ 0
Charges to operations	58	61
Office Space Reductions
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve	0	0	0
Charges to operations	55	2	57
Workforce
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve	0	24	0
Charges to operations	(2)	29
Licensor Commitments
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve	0	0	0
Charges to operations	5	$ 30
Minimum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	125		125
Minimum | Office Space Reductions
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	50		50
Minimum | Workforce
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	40		40
Minimum | Licensor Commitments
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	35		35
Maximum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	165		165
Maximum | Office Space Reductions
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	65		65
Maximum | Workforce
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	55		55
Maximum | Licensor Commitments
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	$ 45		$ 45

Restructuring Activities - Sche

Restructuring Activities - Schedule of Restructuring Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	18 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
RestructuringAndRelatedCostIncurredCost	$ 58	$ 61
Charges settled in cash	(22)	(22)
Impairment and other charges	(60)	(15)
Restructuring reserve	0	24	$ 0
RestructuringAndRelatedCostIncurredCost	58	61
Licensor Commitments
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
RestructuringAndRelatedCostIncurredCost	5	30
Charges settled in cash	0	(17)
Impairment and other charges	(5)	(13)
Restructuring reserve	0	0	0
RestructuringAndRelatedCostIncurredCost	5	30
Workforce
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
RestructuringAndRelatedCostIncurredCost	(2)	29
Charges settled in cash	(22)	(5)
Impairment and other charges	0	0
Restructuring reserve	0	24	0
RestructuringAndRelatedCostIncurredCost	(2)	29
Office Space Reductions
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
RestructuringAndRelatedCostIncurredCost	55	2	57
Charges settled in cash	0	0
Impairment and other charges	(55)	(2)
Restructuring reserve	0	0	0
RestructuringAndRelatedCostIncurredCost	55	$ 2	$ 57
Office Space Reductions | General and administrative
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
RestructuringAndRelatedCostIncurredCost	7
RestructuringAndRelatedCostIncurredCost	7
Office Space Reductions | Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
RestructuringAndRelatedCostIncurredCost	50
RestructuringAndRelatedCostIncurredCost	$ 50

Royalties And Licenses - Schedu

Royalties And Licenses - Schedule Of Royalty-Related Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024
Royalties and Licenses
Royalty-related assets	$ 106	$ 122
Other Current Assets
Royalties and Licenses
Royalty-related assets	89	98
Other assets
Royalties and Licenses
Royalty-related assets	$ 17	$ 24

Royalties And Licenses - Sche_2

Royalties And Licenses - Schedule Of Royalty-Related Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024
Royalty Related Liabilities
Royalty-related liabilities	$ 259	$ 209
Accrued royalties
Royalty Related Liabilities
Royalty-related liabilities	207	189
Other liabilities
Royalty Related Liabilities
Royalty-related liabilities	$ 52	$ 20

Royalties And Licenses - Narrat

Royalties And Licenses - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Royalties And Licenses [Line Items]
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation	$ 4,210
Developer/licensor commitments
Royalties And Licenses [Line Items]
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation	$ 1,760

Balance Sheet Details - Propert

Balance Sheet Details - Property And Equipment, Net Schedule (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 1,801	$ 1,737
Less: accumulated depreciation	(1,223)	(1,159)
Property and equipment, net	578	578	[1]
Computer, equipment and software
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	1,001	965
Buildings
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	378	376
Leasehold improvements
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	220	190
Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	104	92
Land
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	67	67
Construction in progress
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 31	$ 47
[1]Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Balance Sheet Details - Narrati

Balance Sheet Details - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 51	$ 49	$ 102	$ 98
Recognition of revenue deferral			1,710	$ 1,762
Unbilled contracts receivable	33		33
Total deferred net revenue
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred revenue	1,635		1,635		$ 1,958
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-10-01
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	$ 24		$ 24
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period	1 year		1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-10-01
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period

Balance Sheet Details - Accrued

Balance Sheet Details - Accrued And Other Current Liabilities Schedule (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Accounts payable	$ 171	$ 110
Accrued compensation and benefits	360	476
Accrued royalties	207	189
Deferred net revenue (other)	79	59
Operating lease liabilities	69	66
Other accrued expenses	349	286
Sales returns and price protection reserves	77	90
Accounts payable, accrued, and other current liabilities	$ 1,312	$ 1,276	[1]
[1]Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Balance Sheet Details - Deferre

Balance Sheet Details - Deferred Net Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred revenue, current	$ 1,475	$ 1,814	[1]
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred revenue, current	1,475	1,814
Deferred net revenue (other)
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred revenue, current	79	59
Deferred net revenue (noncurrent)
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred revenue, noncurrent	81	85
Total deferred net revenue
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred revenue	$ 1,635	$ 1,958
[1]Derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Income Taxes - Narrative (Detai

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, percent	26%	2%	28%	15%
Effective income tax rate, excluding unrecognized tax benefits, percent		25%		27%

Financing Arrangements - Senior

Financing Arrangements - Senior Notes Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2021	Feb. 29, 2016	Sep. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs	$ 1,478
Amortization of debt discount (premium)	6
Debt issuance costs, gross	16
Proceeds from issuance of senior long-term debt		$ 395
2031 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 750		$ 750	$ 750
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage	1.85%		1.85%
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage	1.98%
Debt instrument, convertible, remaining discount amortization period			6 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%		2.95%
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage	3.04%
Debt instrument, convertible, remaining discount amortization period			26 years 4 months 24 days
2026 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 400	$ 400	400
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage		4.80%	4.80%
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage		4.97%
Debt instrument, convertible, remaining discount amortization period			1 year 4 months 24 days
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			$ 1,900	1,900
Debt instrument, unamortized discount (premium), net		$ (1)	(5)	(5)
Unamortized debt issuance costs		$ (4)	$ (12)	$ (13)
Debt instrument, redemption price, percentage			100%
Change of control repurchase event
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, redemption price, percentage			101%

Financing Arrangements - Schedu

Financing Arrangements - Schedule of Carrying and Fair Values of Senior Notes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Mar. 31, 2024	Feb. 28, 2021	Feb. 29, 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Senior notes	$ 1,883	$ 1,882
2026 Notes
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 400	400		$ 400
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage	4.80%			4.80%
2031 Notes
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 750	750	$ 750
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage	1.85%		1.85%
2051 Notes
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 750	750	$ 750
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage	2.95%		2.95%
Senior Notes
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 1,900	1,900
Debt instrument, unamortized discount (premium), net	(5)	(5)		$ (1)
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(12)	(13)		$ (4)
Fair value of Senior Notes (Level 2)	$ 1,569	$ 1,515

Financing Arrangement - Line of

Financing Arrangement - Line of Credit Facility (Details) - Revolving Credit Facility - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Mar. 22, 2023
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
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	0.10%

Financing Arrangement - Schedul

Financing Arrangement - Schedule Of Interest Expense Related To Notes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization of debt issuance costs	$ 0	$ 0	$ (1)	$ (1)
Coupon interest expense	(14)	(14)	(28)	(28)
Total interest expense	$ (14)	$ (14)	$ (29)	$ (29)

Commitments And Contingencies -

Commitments And Contingencies - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest on income taxes accrued	$ 552

Commitments And Contingencies_2

Commitments And Contingencies - Minimum Contractual Obligations (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation	$ 4,210
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	417
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	953
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	893
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	502
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	395
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	336
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	714
Recorded Total	2,249
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	42
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	465
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	46
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	33
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	23
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	25
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	1,615
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount	6,459
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Remaining For Current Fiscal Year	459
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount One Year After Fiscal Year End	1,418
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Two Years After Fiscal Year End	939
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Three Years After Fiscal Year End	535
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Four Years After Fiscal Year End	418
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Five Years After Fiscal Year End	361
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Thereafter	$ 2,329
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract	10 years
Developer/licensor commitments
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation	$ 1,760
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	188
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	407
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	481
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	225
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	218
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	140
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	101
Marketing commitments
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation	1,265
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	82
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	291
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	295
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	211
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	122
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	149
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	115
Senior Notes interest
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation	698
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	22
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	54
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	36
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	36
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	36
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	36
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	478
Operating lease imputed interest
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation	55
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	6
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	10
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	9
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	7
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	6
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	5
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	12
Other purchase obligations
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation	420
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	119
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	191
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	71
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	22
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	12
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	5
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	0
Senior Notes principal and interest
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	400
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	1,500
Operating leases
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation	12
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	0
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	0
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	1
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	1
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	1
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	1
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	8
Recorded Total	336
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	36
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	58
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two	46
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three	33
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four	23
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five	25
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five	115
Transition Tax and other taxes
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Recorded Total	7
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year	0
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months	7
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

Stock-Based Compensation - Sche

Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule Of Assumptions Used In Monte-Carlo Simulation Model (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate, minimum	4.50%	5.40%
Risk-free interest rate, maximum	5%	5.50%
Expected volatility, minimum	21%	23%
Expected volatility, maximum	22%	24%
Weighted-average volatility	21%	24%
Expected dividends	0.60%	0.80%
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 - Sc_2

Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule Of Stock Option Activity (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Options (in thousands)
Options, outstanding, beginning balance (in shares) | shares	12
Options, granted (in shares) | shares	2
Options, exercised (in shares) | shares	(4)
Options, forfeited, cancelled or expired (in shares) | shares	(1)
Options, outstanding, ending balance (in shares) | shares	9
Options, vested and expected to vest (in shares) | shares	9
Options, exercisable (in shares) | shares	9
Weighted- Average Exercise Prices
Weighted-average exercise price of options outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 64
Weighted-average exercise price of options granted during period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	137.55
Weighted-average exercise price of options exercised during the period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	88.68
Weighted-average exercise price of options forfeited, cancelled or expired during the period | $ / shares	58.76
Weighted-average exercise price of options outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	65.81
Weighted-average exercise price of options vested and expected to vest (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	65.81
Weighted-average exercise price of options exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 65.81
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options outstanding	3 years 10 months 17 days
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options vested and expected to vest	3 years 10 months 17 days
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options exercisable	3 years 10 months 17 days
Aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding | $	$ 1
Aggregate intrinsic value of options vested and expected to vest | $	1
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercisable | $	$ 1

Stock-Based Compensation - Sc_3

Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule Of Restricted Stock Rights Activity, Excluding Performance-Based Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 $ / shares shares
Restricted Stock Units (in thousands)
Outstanding balance (in shares) | shares	7,480
Granted (in shares) | shares	4,173
Vested (in shares) | shares	(2,585)
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares) | shares	(250)
Outstanding balance (in shares) | shares	8,818
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Values
Weighted-average grant date fair value, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 128.31
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested during period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	137.78
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested during period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	129.89
Weighted-average grant date fair value, forfeited or cancelled during period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	130.26
Weighted-average grant date fair value, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 132.28

Stock-Based Compensation - Narr

Stock-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	May 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Measurement periods for performance based restricted stock	3 years		3 years
Measurement periods for common stock, absolute TSR	3 years		3 years
Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options and restricted stock rights	$ 1,047		$ 1,047
Amount of common stock authorized for repurchase					$ 5,000	$ 2,600
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting period			3 years
Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options and restricted stock rights	973		$ 973
Weighted-average service period			2 years
Market-Based Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options and restricted stock rights	$ 22		$ 22
Market-Based Restricted Stock Units | 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%		0%
Percentage range of shares received at vesting based on absolute total stock return measurement	0%		0%
Market-Based Restricted Stock Units | 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%		200%
Percentage range of shares received at vesting based on absolute total stock return measurement	75%		75%
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options and restricted stock rights	$ 52		$ 52
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units | 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%		0%
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units | 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%		200%
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	$ 22	$ 21	$ 42	$ 50

Stock-Based Compensation - Sc_4

Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule Of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Details) - Performance Based Restricted Stock Units shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 $ / shares shares
Performance- Based Restricted Stock Units (in thousands)
Outstanding balance (in shares) | shares	836
Granted (in shares) | shares	763
Vested (in shares) | shares	(277)
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares) | shares	(318)
Outstanding balance (in shares) | shares	1,004
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Values
Weighted-average grant date fair value, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 129.60
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested during period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	137.53
Weighted-average grant date fair value, forfeited or cancelled during period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	129.29
Weighted-average grant date fair value, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	134.60
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested during period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 133.67

Stock-Based Compensation - Sc_5

Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule Of Market-Based Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Details) - Market-Based Restricted Stock Units shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 $ / shares shares
Market-Based Restricted  Stock Units (in thousands)
Outstanding balance (in shares) | shares	354
Granted (in shares) | shares	381
Vested (in shares) | shares	(25)
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares) | shares	(73)
Outstanding balance (in shares) | shares	637
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Values
Weighted-average grant date fair value, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 168.53
Weighted-average grant date fair values of market-based restricted stock rights granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	80.91
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested during period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	173.25
Weighted-average grant date fair value, forfeited or cancelled during period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	173.25
Weighted-average grant date fair value, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 115.43

Stock-Based Compensation - Sc_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, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 174	$ 155	$ 317	$ 285
Cost of revenue
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	4	2	8	4
Research and development
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	122	113	223	206
Marketing and sales
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	16	13	28	24
General and administrative
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 32	$ 27	$ 58	$ 51

Stock-Based Compensation - Sc_7

Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Share Repurchases (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchased and retired during period, shares (in shares)	2.6	2.6	5.4	5.2
Stock repurchased and retired during period, value	$ 375	$ 325	$ 750	$ 650
August 2022 Program
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchased and retired during period, shares (in shares)	0	2.6	1.2	5.2
Stock repurchased and retired during period, value	$ 0	$ 325	$ 152	$ 650
May 2024 Program
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchased and retired during period, shares (in shares)	2.6	0	4.2	0
Stock repurchased and retired during period, value	$ 375	$ 0	$ 598	$ 0

Earnings Per Share - Computatio

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, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Net income	$ 294	$ 399	$ 574	$ 801
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic (in shares)	264	271	265	272
Dilutive potential common shares related to stock award plans (in shares)	2	1	2	1
Weighted-average common stock outstanding - diluted (in shares)	266	272	267	273
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.11	$ 1.47	$ 2.17	$ 2.94
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.11	$ 1.47	$ 2.15	$ 2.93

Earnings Per Share - Narrative

Earnings Per Share - Narrative (Details) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings (loss) per share, amount (in shares)	1	1	1	1

Segment and Revenue Informati_3

Segment and Revenue Information - Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	1

Segment and Revenue Informati_4

Segment and Revenue Information - Net Revenue By Timing Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Net revenue	$ 2,025	$ 1,914	$ 3,685	$ 3,838
Revenue recognized at a point in time
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Net revenue	918	755	1,289	1,301
Revenue recognized over time
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Net revenue	$ 1,107	$ 1,159	$ 2,396	$ 2,537

Segment and Revenue Informati_5

Segment and Revenue Information - Net Revenue By Revenue Composition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Net revenue	$ 2,025	$ 1,914	$ 3,685	$ 3,838
Full game, net revenue
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Net revenue	716	621	966	1,064
Full game downloads, net revenue
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Net revenue	475	346	665	647
Packaged goods, net revenue
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Net revenue	241	275	301	417
Live services and other, net revenue
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Net revenue	$ 1,309	$ 1,293	$ 2,719	$ 2,774

Segment and Revenue Informati_6

Segment and Revenue Information - Net Revenue By Platform (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 2,025	$ 1,914	$ 3,685	$ 3,838
Console
Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]
Net revenue	1,374	1,187	2,379	2,354
PC and other
Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]
Net revenue	364	423	729	874
Mobile
Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 287	$ 304	$ 577	$ 610

Segment and Revenue Informati_7

Segment and Revenue Information - Net Revenue By Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 2,025	$ 1,914	$ 3,685	$ 3,838
North America
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net revenue	899	747	1,515	1,554
International
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 1,126	$ 1,167	$ 2,170	$ 2,284