Electronic Arts (EA) 10-K22 May 242024 FY Annual reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Cover

Cover - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Cover - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	May 20, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2024
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--03-31
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 Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
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
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag	true
Entity Shell Company	false
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]	false
Entity Public Float			$ 32,551
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		266,378,719
Documents Incorporated by Reference	Documents Incorporated by Reference Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2024 Proxy”) are incorporated by reference into Part III hereof. The 2024 Proxy is expected to be filed not later than 120 days after the registrant’s fiscal year end. Except with respect to information specifically incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K, the 2024 Proxy is not deemed to be filed as part hereof.
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2024
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Central Index Key	0000712515

Audit Information

Audit Information	12 Months Ended
Audit Information	Mar. 31, 2024
Audit Information [Abstract]
Auditor Name	KPMG LLP
Auditor Location	Santa Clara, CA
Auditor Firm ID	185

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,900	$ 2,424
Short-term investments	362	343
Receivables, net	565	684
Other current assets	420	518
Total current assets	4,247	3,969
Property and equipment, net	578	549
Goodwill	5,379	5,380
Acquisition-related intangibles, net	400	618
Deferred income taxes, net	2,380	2,462
Other assets	436	481
TOTAL ASSETS	13,420	13,459
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	110	99
Accrued and other current liabilities	1,166	1,285
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)	1,814	1,901
Total current liabilities	3,090	3,285
Senior notes, net	1,882	1,880
Income tax obligations	497	607
Deferred income taxes, net	1	1
Other liabilities	437	393
Total liabilities	5,907	6,166
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 14)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value. 10 shares authorized	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value. 1,000 shares authorized; 266 and 273 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	3	3
Additional paid-in capital	0	0
Retained earnings	7,582	7,357
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(72)	(67)
Total stockholders’ equity	7,513	7,293
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$ 13,420	$ 13,459

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	10	10
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)	266	273
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	266	273

Consolidated Statements Of Oper

Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenue	$ 7,562	$ 7,426	$ 6,991
Cost of revenue	1,710	1,792	1,859
Gross profit	5,852	5,634	5,132
Operating expenses:
Research and development	2,420	2,328	2,186
Marketing and sales	1,019	978	961
General and administrative	691	727	673
Amortization and impairment of intangibles	142	158	183
Restructuring (See Note 8)	62	111	0
Total operating expenses	4,334	4,302	4,003
Operating income	1,518	1,332	1,129
Interest and other income (expense), net	71	(6)	(48)
Income before provision for income taxes	1,589	1,326	1,081
Provision for income taxes	316	524	292
Net income	$ 1,273	$ 802	$ 789
Earnings per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 4.71	$ 2.90	$ 2.78
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 4.68	$ 2.88	$ 2.76
Number of shares used in computation:
Basic (in shares)	270	277	284
Diluted (in shares)	272	278	286

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,273	$ 802	$ 789
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	1	2	(3)
Net gains (losses) on derivative instruments	(3)	(34)	76
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(3)	(50)	(8)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(5)	(82)	65
Total comprehensive income	$ 1,268	$ 720	$ 854

Consolidated Statements Of Stoc

Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity - 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, 2021		286,465
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2021	$ 7,840	$ 3	$ 0	$ 7,887	$ (50)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total comprehensive income (loss)	854			789	65
Stock-based compensation	528		528
Awards assumed upon acquisition	23		23
Issuance of common stock (in shares)		3,108
Issuance of common stock	(127)		(127)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (in shares)		(9,522)
Common stock repurchases	(1,300)		(424)	(876)
Cash dividends declared	(193)			(193)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022		280,051
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2022	7,625	$ 3	0	7,607	15
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total comprehensive income (loss)	720			802	(82)
Stock-based compensation	548		548
Issuance of common stock (in shares)		3,311
Issuance of common stock	(95)		(95)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (in shares)		(10,448)
Common stock repurchases	(1,295)		(453)	(842)
Cash dividends declared	$ (210)			(210)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023	273,000	272,914
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2023	$ 7,293	$ 3	0	7,357	(67)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Total comprehensive income (loss)	1,268			1,273	(5)
Stock-based compensation	584		584
Issuance of common stock (in shares)		3,496
Issuance of common stock	(119)		(119)
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (in shares)		(9,995)
Common stock repurchases	(1,308)		(465)	(843)
Cash dividends declared	$ (205)			(205)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024	266,000	266,415
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2024	$ 7,513	$ 3	$ 0	$ 7,582	$ (72)

Consolidated Statements Of St_2

Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends paid (in dollars per share)	$ 0.76	$ 0.76	$ 0.68

Consolidated Statements Of Cash

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 1,273	$ 802	$ 789
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization, accretion and impairment	404	536	486
Stock-based compensation	584	548	528
Change in assets and liabilities:
Receivables, net	119	(34)	(77)
Other assets	148	(103)	(157)
Accounts payable	(6)	10	(7)
Accrued and other liabilities	(202)	134	169
Deferred income taxes, net	82	(221)	(329)
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)	(87)	(122)	497
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,315	1,550	1,899
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures	(199)	(207)	(188)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term investments	632	395	1,329
Purchase of short-term investments	(640)	(405)	(554)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	0	(3,391)
Net cash used in investing activities	(207)	(217)	(2,804)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	77	80	77
Cash dividends paid	(205)	(210)	(193)
Cash paid to taxing authorities for shares withheld from employees	(196)	(175)	(204)
Common stock repurchases	(1,300)	(1,295)	(1,300)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,624)	(1,600)	(1,620)
Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents	(8)	(41)	(3)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	476	(308)	(2,528)
Beginning cash and cash equivalents	2,424	2,732	5,260
Ending cash and cash equivalents	2,900	2,424	2,732
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for income taxes, net	300	583	629
Cash paid during the year for interest	56	56	56
Non-cash investing activities:
Change in accrued capital expenditures	$ 25	$ (3)	$ 19

Description Of Business And Bas

Description Of Business And Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
Description Of Business And Basis of Presentation	Mar. 31, 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 franchises, our console, PC and mobile catalog titles. Consolidation The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Electronic Arts Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Fiscal Year 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 ended March 31, 2024 contained 52 weeks and ended on March 30, 2024. Our results of operations for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, each contained 52 weeks and ended on April 1, 2023 and April 2, 2022, respectively. For simplicity of disclosure, all fiscal periods are referred to as ending on a calendar month end. Use of Estimates The preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying notes. Such estimates include offering periods for deferred net revenue, sales returns and allowances, provisions for doubtful accounts, accrued liabilities, relative stand-alone selling price for identified performance obligations in our revenue transactions, losses on royalty commitments, estimates regarding the recoverability of prepaid royalties, long-lived assets, discount rates used in the measurement and recognition of lease liabilities, assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations, certain estimates related to the measurement and recognition of costs resulting from our stock-based payment awards, unrecognized tax benefits, deferred income tax assets and associated valuation allowances, as well as estimates used in our goodwill, intangibles and short-term investment impairment tests. These estimates require us to make judgments, involve analysis of historical and future trends, can require extended periods of time to resolve, and are subject to change from period to period. In all cases, actual results could differ materially from our estimates. Recently Issued Accounting Standards 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 timing of adoption and 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.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Mar. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-Term Investments Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with insignificant interest rate risk and original or remaining maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase. Short-term investments consist of debt securities with original or remaining maturities of greater than three months at the time of purchase and less than a year, and are accounted for as available-for-sale securities and are recorded at fair value. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments are available for use in current operations or other activities such as capital expenditures, business combinations and stock repurchases. Unrealized gains and losses on our short-term investments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity, net of tax, until either (1) the security is sold, (2) the security has matured, (3) we determine that the fair value of the security has declined below its adjusted cost basis and the decline is due to an expected credit loss, or (4) we intend to, or more likely than not would be required to, sell a security in an unrealized loss position before the recovery of its amortized cost basis. Realized gains and losses on our short-term investments are calculated based on the specific identification method and are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest and other income (expense), net. Determining whether a decline in fair value is due to an expected credit loss requires management judgment based on the specific facts and circumstances of each security. The ultimate value realized on these securities is subject to market price volatility until they are sold. Our short-term investments are evaluated for allowances and impairment quarterly. For investments in an unrealized loss position, we consider various factors in determining whether we should recognize an allowance for expected credit losses or an impairment charge, including the credit quality of the issuer, changes to the rating of the security by rating agencies, the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, reason for the decline in value and potential recovery period, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the investees, our intent to sell and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value, and any contractual terms impacting the prepayment or settlement process, among other factors. We recognize an allowance for credit losses, up to the amount of unrealized loss when appropriate, and write down the amortized cost basis of the investment if we intend to, or it is more likely than not we will be required to, sell the investment before the recovery of its amortized cost basis. Allowances for credit losses and write-downs are recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Operations, and unrealized losses not related to credit losses are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss). Based on our evaluation, we did not recognize an allowance for credit losses, nor did we recognize any impairments, as of March 31, 2024 and 2023. Property and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net, are stated at cost. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the following useful lives: Buildings 20 to 25 years Computer equipment and software 2 to 6 years Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other 3 to 5 years Leasehold improvements Lesser of the lease term or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, ranging from 1 to 15 years We capitalize costs associated with internal-use software development once a project has reached the application development stage. Such capitalized costs include external direct costs utilized in developing or obtaining the software, and payroll and payroll-related expenses for employees who are directly associated with the development of the software. Capitalization of such costs begins when the preliminary project stage is complete and ceases at the point in which the project is substantially complete and is ready for its intended purpose. Once internal-use software is ready for its intended use, the assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over each asset’s estimated useful life, which is generally three years. We also capitalize costs associated with the purchase of possessable internal-use software licenses. The net book value of capitalized costs associated with internal-use software was $93 million and $90 million as of March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Acquisition-Related Intangibles and Other Long-Lived Assets We recognize acquisition-related intangible assets, such as acquired developed and core technology, in connection with business combinations. We amortize the cost of acquisition-related intangible assets that have finite useful lives generally on a straight-line basis over the lesser of their estimated useful lives or the agreement terms, currently from two seven Goodwill Impairment In assessing impairment on our goodwill, we first analyze qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform a goodwill impairment test. The qualitative factors we assess include long-term prospects of our performance, share price trends and market capitalization, and Company specific events. If we conclude it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, we do not need to perform an impairment test. If based on that assessment, we believe it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value we will measure goodwill for impairment by applying fair value-based tests at the reporting unit level. Reporting units are determined by the components of operating segments that constitute a business for which (1) discrete financial information is available, (2) segment management regularly reviews the operating results of that component, and (3) whether the component has dissimilar economic characteristics to other components. As of March 31, 2024, we have only one reportable segment, which represents our only operating segment. Revenue Recognition We derive revenue principally from sales of our games, and related extra content and services that can be experienced on game consoles, PCs, mobile phones and tablets. Our product and service offerings include, but are not limited to, the following: • full games with both online and offline functionality (“Games with Services”), which generally includes (1) the initial game delivered digitally or via physical disc at the time of sale and typically provide access to offline core game content (“software license”); (2) updates on a when-and-if-available basis, such as software patches or updates, and/or additional free content to be delivered in the future (“future update rights”); and (3) a hosted connection for online playability (“online hosting”); • full games with online-only functionality which require an Internet connection to access all gameplay and functionality (“Online-Hosted Service Games”); • extra content related to Games with Services and Online-Hosted Service Games which provides access to additional in-game content; • subscriptions, such as EA Play and EA Play Pro, that generally offer access to a selection of full games, in-game content, online services and other benefits typically for a recurring monthly or annual fee; and • licensing to third parties to distribute and host our games and content. We evaluate and recognize revenue by: • identifying the contract(s) with the customer; • identifying the performance obligations in the contract; • determining the transaction price; • allocating the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract; and • recognizing revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied through the transfer of a promised good or service to a customer (i.e., “transfer of control”). Certain of our full game and/or extra content are sold to resellers with a contingency that the full game and/or extra content cannot be resold prior to a specific date (“Street Date Contingency”). We recognize revenue for transactions that have a Street Date Contingency when the Street Date Contingency is removed and the full game and/or extra content can be resold by the reseller. For digital full game and/or extra content downloads sold to customers, we recognize revenue when the full game and/or extra content is made available for download to the customer. Online-Enabled Games Games with Services. Our sales of Games with Services are evaluated to determine whether the software license, future update rights and the online hosting are distinct and separable. Sales of Games with Services are generally determined to have three distinct performance obligations: software license, future update rights, and the online hosting. Since we do not sell the performance obligations on a stand-alone basis, we consider market conditions and other observable inputs to estimate the stand-alone selling price for each performance obligation. For Games with Services, generally 75 percent of the sales price is allocated to the software license performance obligation and recognized at a point in time when control of the license has been transferred to the customer. The remaining 25 percent is allocated to the future update rights and the online hosting performance obligations and recognized ratably as the service is provided (over the Estimated Offering Period). Online-Hosted Service Games. Sales of our Online-Hosted Service Games are determined to have one distinct performance obligation: the online hosting. We recognize revenue from these arrangements ratably as the service is provided (over the Estimated Offering Period). Extra Content. Revenue received from sales of downloadable content are derived primarily from the sale of virtual currencies and digital in-game content that are designed to extend and enhance players’ game experience. Sales of extra content are accounted for in a manner consistent with the treatment for our Games with Services and Online-Hosted Service Games as discussed above, depending upon whether or not the extra content has offline functionality. That is, if the extra content has offline functionality, then the extra content is accounted for similarly to Games with Services (generally determined to have three distinct performance obligations: software license, future update rights, and the online hosting). If the extra content does not have offline functionality, then the extra content is determined to have one distinct performance obligation: the online-hosted service. Subscriptions Sales of our subscriptions are deemed to be one performance obligation, the online hosting, and we recognize revenue from these arrangements ratably over the subscription term as the performance obligation is satisfied. Licensing Revenue We utilize third-party licensees to distribute and host our games and content in accordance with license agreements, for which the licensees typically pay us a fixed minimum guarantee and/or sales-based royalties. These arrangements typically include multiple performance obligations, such as a time-based license of software and future update rights. We recognize as revenue a portion of the minimum guarantee when we transfer control of the license of software (generally upon commercial launch) and the remaining portion ratably over the contractual term in which we provide the licensee with future update rights. Any sales-based royalties are generally recognized as the related sales occur by the licensee. Significant Judgments around Revenue Arrangements Identifying performance obligations. Performance obligations promised in a contract are identified based on the goods and services that will be transferred to the customer that are both capable of being distinct, (i.e., the customer can benefit from the goods or services either on its own or together with other resources that are readily available), and are distinct in the context of the contract (i.e., it is separately identifiable from other goods or services in the contract). To the extent a contract includes multiple promises, we must apply judgment to determine whether those promises are separate and distinct performance obligations. If these criteria are not met, the promises are accounted for as a combined performance obligation. Determining the transaction price. The transaction price is determined based on the consideration that we will be entitled to receive in exchange for transferring our goods and services to the customer. Determining the transaction price often requires judgment, based on an assessment of contractual terms and business practices. It further includes review of variable consideration such as discounts, sales returns, price protection, and rebates, which is estimated at the time of the transaction. In addition, the transaction price does not include an estimate of the variable consideration related to sales-based royalties. Sales-based royalties are recognized as the sales occur. Allocating the transaction price. Allocating the transaction price requires that we determine an estimate of the relative stand-alone selling price for each distinct performance obligation. Determining the relative stand-alone selling price is inherently subjective, especially in situations where we do not sell the performance obligation on a stand-alone basis (which occurs in the majority of our transactions). In those situations, we determine the relative stand-alone selling price based on various observable inputs using all information that is reasonably available. Examples of observable inputs and information include: historical internal pricing data, cost plus margin analysis, pre-release versus post-release costs, and pricing data from competitors to the extent the data is available. The results of our analysis resulted in a specific percentage of the transaction price being allocated to each performance obligation. Determining the Estimated Offering Period. The offering period is the period in which we offer to provide the future update rights and/or online hosting for the game and related extra content sold. Because the offering period is not an explicitly defined period, we must make an estimate of the offering period for the service-related performance obligations (i.e., future update rights and online hosting). Determining the Estimated Offering Period is inherently subjective and is subject to regular revision. Generally, we consider the average period of time customers are online when estimating the offering period. We also consider the estimated period of time between the date a game unit is sold to a reseller and the date the reseller sells the game unit to the customer (i.e., time in channel). Based on these two factors, we then consider the method of distribution. For example, games and extra content sold at retail would have a composite offering period equal to the online gameplay period plus time in channel as opposed to digitally-distributed games and extra content which are delivered immediately via digital download and therefore, the offering period is estimated to be only the online gameplay period. Additionally, we consider results from prior analyses, known and expected online gameplay trends, as well as disclosed service periods for competitors’ games in determining the Estimated Offering Period for future sales. We believe this provides a reasonable depiction of the transfer of future update rights and online hosting to our customers, as it is the best representation of the time period during which our games and extra content are experienced. We recognize revenue for future update rights and online hosting performance obligations ratably on a straight-line basis over this period as there is a consistent pattern of delivery for these performance obligations. Revenue for service-related performance obligations for digitally-distributed games and extra content is recognized over an estimated eight-month period beginning in the month of sale, revenue for service-related performance obligations for games and extra content sold through retail is recognized over an estimated ten-month period beginning in the month of sale, and revenue for service related performance obligations related to our PC and console free-to-play games is recognized generally over a twelve-month period beginning in the month of sale. Principal Agent Considerations We evaluate sales to end customers of our full games and related content via third-party storefronts, including digital storefronts such as Microsoft’s Xbox Store, Sony’s PlayStation Store, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store, in order to determine whether or not we are acting as the principal in the sale to the end customer, which we consider in determining if revenue should be reported gross or net of fees retained by the third-party storefront. An entity is the principal if it controls a good or service before it is transferred to the end customer. Key indicators that we evaluate in determining gross versus net treatment include but are not limited to the following: • the underlying contract terms and conditions between the various parties to the transaction; • which party is primarily responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the specified good or service to the end customer; • which party has discretion in establishing the price for the specified good or service; and • which party has title risk before the specified good or service has been transferred to the end customer. Based on an evaluation of the above indicators, except as discussed below, we have determined that generally the third party is considered the principal to end customers for the sale of our full games and related content. We therefore report revenue related to these arrangements net of the fees retained by the storefront. However, for sales arrangements via Apple App Store and Google Play Store, EA is considered the principal to the end customer and thus, we report revenue on a gross basis and mobile platform fees are reported within cost of revenue. Payment Terms Substantially all of our transactions have payment terms, whether customary or on an extended basis, of less than one year; therefore, we generally do not adjust the transaction price for the effects of any potential financing components that may exist. Sales and Value-Added Taxes Revenue is recorded net of taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are imposed at the time of the specific revenue-producing transaction between us and our customer, such as sales and value-added taxes. Sales Returns and Price Protection Reserves Sales returns and price protection are considered variable consideration under ASC 606. We reduce revenue for estimated future returns and price protection which may occur with our distributors and retailers (“channel partners”). Price protection represents our practice to provide our channel partners with a credit allowance to lower their wholesale price on a particular game unit that they have not resold to customers. The amount of the price protection for permanent markdowns is the difference between the old wholesale price and the new reduced wholesale price. Credits are also given for short-term promotions that temporarily reduce the wholesale price. In certain countries we also have a practice for allowing channel partners to return older products in the channel in exchange for a credit allowance. When evaluating the adequacy of sales returns and price protection reserves, we analyze the following: historical credit allowances, current sell-through of our channel partners’ inventory of our products, current trends in retail and the video game industry, changes in customer demand, acceptance of our products, and other related factors. In addition, we monitor the volume of sales to our channel partners and their inventories, as substantial overstocking in the distribution channel could result in high returns or higher price protection in subsequent periods. Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Taxes assessed by a government authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue transactions between us and our customers are presented on a net basis in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Customers We extend credit to various customers. Collection of trade receivables may be affected by changes in economic or other industry conditions and may, accordingly, impact our overall credit risk. Although we generally do not require collateral, we perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and maintain reserves for potential credit losses. Invoices are aged based on contractual terms with our customers. The provision for doubtful accounts is recorded as a charge to general and administrative expense when a potential loss is identified. Losses are written off against the allowance when the receivable is determined to be uncollectible. At March 31, 2024, we had two customers who accounted for approximately 32 percent and 27 percent of our consolidated gross receivables, respectively. At March 31, 2023, we had two customers who accounted for approximately 32 percent and 30 percent of our consolidated gross receivables, respectively. A majority of our sales are made via digital resellers, channel and platform partners. During the fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022, approximately 80 percent, 81 percent, and 77 percent, respectively, of our net revenue was derived from our top ten customers and/or platform partners. Currently, a majority of our revenue is derived through sales of products and services playable on hardware consoles from Sony and Microsoft. For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, our net revenue for products and services on Sony’s PlayStation 4 and 5, and Microsoft’s Xbox One and Series X consoles (combined across all four platforms) was approximately 59 percent, 58 percent, and 60 percent, respectively. These platform partners have significant influence over the products and services that we offer on their platforms. Short-term investments are placed with high quality financial institutions or in short-duration, investment-grade securities. We limit the amount of credit exposure in any one financial institution or type of investment instrument. Royalties and Licenses Royalty-based obligations with content licensors and distribution affiliates are either paid in advance and capitalized as prepaid royalties or are accrued as incurred and subsequently paid. These royalty-based obligations are generally expensed to cost of revenue at the greater of the contractual rate or an effective royalty rate based on the total projected net revenue for contracts with guaranteed minimums. Prepayments made to thinly capitalized independent software developers and co-publishing affiliates are generally made in connection with the development of a particular product, and therefore, we are subject to development risk prior to the release of the product. Accordingly, payments that are due prior to completion of a product are generally expensed to research and development over the development period as the services are incurred. Payments due after completion of the product (primarily royalty-based in nature) are generally expensed as cost of revenue. Our contracts with some licensors include minimum guaranteed royalty payments, which are initially recorded as an asset and as a liability at the contractual amount when no performance remains with the licensor. When performance remains with the licensor, we record guarantee payments as an asset when actually paid and as a liability when incurred, rather than recording the asset and liability upon execution of the contract. Each quarter, we also evaluate the expected future realization of our royalty-based assets, as well as any unrecognized minimum commitments not yet paid to determine amounts we deem unlikely to be realized through future revenue. Any impairments or losses determined before the launch of a product are generally charged to research and development expense. Impairments or losses determined post-launch are charged to cost of revenue. We evaluate long-lived royalty-based assets for impairment using undiscounted cash flows when impairment indicators exist. If an impairment exists, then the related assets are written down to fair value. Unrecognized minimum royalty-based commitments are recognized when the underlying intellectual property is abandoned (i.e., the date EA commits to cease use of the IP) or the contractual rights to use the intellectual property are terminated. Advertising Costs We generally expense advertising costs as incurred, except for production costs associated with media campaigns, which are recognized as prepaid assets (to the extent paid in advance) and expensed at the first run of the advertisement. We are reimbursed by our vendors for certain advertising costs incurred by us that benefit our vendors. Such amounts are recognized as a reduction of marketing and sales expense if the advertising (1) is specific to the vendor, (2) represents an identifiable benefit to us, and (3) represents an incremental cost to us. Vendor reimbursements of advertising costs of $12 million, $37 million, and $37 million reduced marketing and sales expense for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, advertising expense, net of vendor reimbursements, totaled approximately $375 million, $348 million, and $396 million, respectively. Software Development Costs Research and development costs, which consist primarily of software development costs, are expensed as incurred. We are required to capitalize software development costs incurred for computer software to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed after technological feasibility of the software is established or for development costs that have alternative future uses. Under our current practice of developing new games, the technological feasibility of the underlying software is not established until substantially all product development and testing is complete, which generally includes the development of a working model. Software development costs that have been capitalized to date have been insignificant. Foreign Currency Translation Generally, the functional currency for our foreign operating subsidiaries is its local currency. Assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars using month-end exchange rates, and revenue and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars using average exchange rates. The effects of foreign currency translation adjustments are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are a result of the effect of exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency. Net gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions of $(10) million, $31 million, and $(22) million for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, are included in interest and other income (expense), net, in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. These net gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions are partially offset by net gains (losses) on our foreign currency forward contracts of $12 million, $(29) million, and $21 million for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. See Note 5 for additional information on our foreign currency forward contracts. Income Taxes We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for both the expected impact of differences between the financial statement amount and the tax basis of assets and liabilities and for the expected future tax benefit to be derived from tax losses and tax credit carryforwards. We do not recognize any deferred taxes related to the U.S. taxes on foreign earnings as we recognize these taxes as a period cost. Every quarter, we perform a realizability analysis to evaluate whether it is more likely than not that all or a portion of our deferred tax assets will not be realized. Our Swiss deferred tax asset realizability analysis relies upon future Swiss taxable income as the primary source of taxable income but considers all available sources of Swiss income based on the positive and negative evidence. We give more weight to evidence that can be objectively verified. However, estimating future Swiss taxable income requires judgment, specifically related to assumptions about expected growth rates of future Swiss taxable income, which are based primarily on third party market and industry growth data. Actual results that differ materially from those estimates could have a material impact on our valuation allowance assessment. Although objectively verifiable, Swiss interest rates have an impact on the valuation allowance and are based on published Swiss guidance. Any significant changes to such interest rates could result in a material impact to the valuation allowance. Switzerland has a seven-year carryforward period and does not permit the carry back of losses. Actions we take in connection with acquisitions could also impact the utilization of our Swiss deferred tax asset. Stock Repurchases Shares of our common stock repurchased pursuant to our repurchase program, if any, are retired. The purchase price of such repurchased shares of common stock is recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital. If the balance in additional paid-in capital is exhausted, the excess is recorded as a reduction to retained earnings. Restructuring We generally recognize employee severance costs when payments are probable and amounts are estimable or when notification occurs, depending on the region in which an employee works. Costs related to non-lease contracts without future benefit or contract termination are recognized at the earlier of the contract termination or the cease-use dates. Other exit-related costs are recognized as incurred.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements	Mar. 31, 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 March 31, 2024 and 2023, 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 March 31, 2024 Quoted Prices in Significant Significant (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Balance Sheet Classification 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 $ — 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 $ — Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using As of Quoted Prices in Significant Significant (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Balance Sheet Classification Assets Bank and time deposits $ 56 $ 56 $ — $ — Cash equivalents Money market funds 956 956 — — Cash equivalents Available-for-sale securities: Corporate bonds 113 — 113 — Short-term investments U.S. Treasury securities 80 80 — — Short-term investments U.S. agency securities 28 — 28 — Short-term investments and cash equivalents Commercial paper 66 — 66 — Short-term investments and cash equivalents Foreign government securities 11 — 11 — Short-term investments Asset-backed securities 37 — 37 — Short-term investments Certificates of deposit 14 — 14 — Short-term investments Foreign currency derivatives 29 — 29 — Other current assets and other assets Deferred compensation plan assets (a) 23 23 — — Other assets Total assets at fair value $ 1,413 $ 1,115 $ 298 $ — Liabilities Foreign currency derivatives $ 65 $ — $ 65 $ — Accrued and other current liabilities and other liabilities Deferred compensation plan liabilities (a) 24 24 — — Other liabilities Total liabilities at fair value $ 89 $ 24 $ 65 $ — (a) The Deferred Compensation Plan consists of various mutual funds. See Note 15 for additional information regarding our Deferred Compensation Plan.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
Financial Instruments	Mar. 31, 2024
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Cash and Cash Equivalents As of March 31, 2024 and 2023, our cash and cash equivalents were $2,900 million and $2,424 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 March 31, 2024 and 2023 (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 As of March 31, 2023 Cost or Gross Unrealized Fair Cost or Gross Unrealized Fair Gains Losses Gains Losses Corporate bonds $ 130 $ — $ — $ 130 $ 114 $ — $ (1) $ 113 U.S. Treasury securities 95 — — 95 80 — — 80 U.S. agency securities 9 — — 9 25 — — 25 Commercial paper 66 — — 66 63 — — 63 Foreign government securities 8 — — 8 11 — — 11 Asset-backed securities 41 — — 41 37 — — 37 Certificates of deposit 13 — — 13 14 — — 14 Short-term investments $ 362 $ — $ — $ 362 $ 344 $ — $ (1) $ 343 The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of our short-term investments, classified by stated maturity as of March 31, 2024 and 2023 (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 As of March 31, 2023 Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Short-term investments Due within 1 year $ 231 $ 231 $ 267 $ 266 Due 1 year through 5 years 126 126 72 72 Due after 5 years 5 5 5 5 Short-term investments $ 362 $ 362 $ 344 $ 343

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
Derivative Financial Instruments	Mar. 31, 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 accrued and other current liabilities/other liabilities, respectively, on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. As discussed below, the accounting for gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value depends on the use of the derivative instrument and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting. We transact business in various foreign currencies and have significant international sales and expenses denominated in foreign currencies, subjecting us to foreign currency risk. We purchase foreign currency forward contracts, generally with maturities of 18 months or less, to reduce the volatility of cash flows primarily related to forecasted revenue and expenses denominated in certain foreign currencies. Our cash flow risks are primarily related to fluctuations in the Euro, British pound sterling, Canadian dollar, Swedish krona, Australian dollar, Japanese yen, Chinese yuan, South Korean won and Polish zloty. In addition, we utilize foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate foreign currency exchange risk associated with foreign-currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities, primarily intercompany receivables and payables. The foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments generally have a contractual term of approximately three months or less and are transacted near month-end. We do not use foreign currency forward contracts for speculative trading purposes. Cash Flow Hedging Activities Certain of our forward contracts are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. To qualify for hedge accounting treatment, all hedging relationships are formally documented at the inception of the hedges and must be highly effective in offsetting changes to future cash flows on hedged transactions. The derivative assets or liabilities associated with our hedging activities are recorded at fair value in other current assets/other assets, or accrued and other current liabilities/other liabilities, respectively, on our 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 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 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 March 31, 2024 As of March 31, 2023 Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value Asset Liability Asset Liability Forward contracts to purchase $ 413 $ 1 $ 4 $ 371 $ 2 $ 9 Forward contracts to sell $ 2,329 $ 24 $ 11 $ 2,255 $ 23 $ 46 The effects of cash flow hedge accounting in our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 are as follows (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Net revenue Research and development Net revenue Research and development Net revenue Research and development Total amounts presented in our Consolidated Statements of Operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded $ 7,562 $ 2,420 $ 7,426 $ 2,328 $ 6,991 $ 2,186 Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges $ 56 $ (8) $ 185 $ (18) $ (14) $ 12 Balance Sheet Hedging Activities Our foreign currency forward contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments are accounted for as derivatives whereby the fair value of the contracts are reported as other current assets or accrued and other current liabilities on our 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 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 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 March 31, 2024 As of March 31, 2023 Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value Asset Liability Asset Liability Forward contracts to purchase $ 452 $ — $ 5 $ 504 $ 4 $ — Forward contracts to sell $ 419 $ 4 $ — $ 587 $ — $ 10 The effect of foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments in our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, was as follows (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Interest and other income (expense), net Total amounts presented in our Consolidated Statements of Operations in which the effects of balance sheet hedges are recorded $ 71 $ (6) $ (48) Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments $ 12 $ (29) $ 21

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	12 Months Ended
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Mar. 31, 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 fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 are as follows (in millions): Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balances as of March 31, 2021 $ — $ (29) $ (21) $ (50) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (3) 74 (8) 63 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — 2 — 2 Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (3) 76 (8) 65 Balances as of March 31, 2022 $ (3) $ 47 $ (29) $ 15 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 1 133 (50) 84 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 1 (167) — (166) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 2 (34) (50) (82) Balances as of March 31, 2023 $ (1) $ 13 $ (79) $ (67) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 1 45 (3) 43 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (48) — (48) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 1 (3) (3) (5) Balances as of March 31, 2024 $ — $ 10 $ (82) $ (72) The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 were as follows (in millions): Statement of Operations Classification Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 (Gains) losses on available-for-sale securities: Interest and other income (expense), net $ — $ 1 $ — Total, net of tax — 1 — (Gains) losses on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges Net revenue (56) (185) 14 Research and development 8 18 (12) Total, net of tax (48) (167) 2 Total net (gain) loss reclassified, net of tax $ (48) $ (166) $ 2

Goodwill And Acquisition-Relate

Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net	12 Months Ended
Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net	Mar. 31, 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 fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 are as follows (in millions): As of March 31, 2023 Activity Effects of Foreign Currency Translation As of March 31, 2024 Goodwill $ 5,748 $ — $ (1) $ 5,747 Accumulated impairment (368) — — (368) Total $ 5,380 $ — $ (1) $ 5,379 The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 are as follows (in millions): As of March 31, 2022 Activity Effects of Foreign Currency Translation As of March 31, 2023 Goodwill $ 5,755 $ — $ (7) $ 5,748 Accumulated impairment (368) — — (368) Total $ 5,387 $ — $ (7) $ 5,380 Acquisition-related intangibles consisted of the following (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 As of March 31, 2023 Gross Accumulated Acquisition- Gross Accumulated Acquisition- Finite-lived acquisition-related intangibles Developed and core technology $ 1,025 $ (821) $ 204 $ 1,051 $ (754) $ 297 Trade names and trademarks 502 (306) 196 596 (285) 311 Registered user base and other intangibles 56 (56) — 56 (50) 6 Total finite-lived acquisition-related intangibles $ 1,583 $ (1,183) $ 400 $ 1,703 $ (1,089) $ 614 Indefinite-lived acquisition-related intangibles In-process research and development $ — $ — $ — $ 4 $ — $ 4 Total acquisition-related intangibles, net $ 1,583 $ (1,183) $ 400 $ 1,707 $ (1,089) $ 618 Amortization of intangibles, including impairments, for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Cost of revenue $ 76 $ 120 $ 133 Operating expenses 142 158 183 Restructuring — 66 — Total $ 218 $ 344 $ 316 During fiscal year 2024, we recorded impairment charges of $70 million for acquisition-related intangible assets, of which $53 million was recorded within operating expenses and $17 million was recorded within cost of revenue. During fiscal year 2023, we recorded impairment charges of $106 million for acquisition-related intangible assets, of which $66 million was recorded within restructuring, $28 million was recorded within operating expenses, and $12 million was recorded within cost of revenue. During fiscal year 2022, we recorded impairment charges of $45 million for acquisition-related intangible assets, of which $34 million was recorded within operating expenses and $11 million was recorded within cost of revenue. 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 March 31, 2024 and 2023, the weighted-average remaining useful life for acquisition-related intangible assets was approximately 4.1 years and 4.8 years, respectively. As of March 31, 2024, future amortization of finite-lived acquisition-related intangibles that will be recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations is estimated as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2025 $ 107 2026 102 2027 83 2028 80 2029 28 Total $ 400

Royalties And Licenses

Royalties And Licenses	12 Months Ended
Royalties And Licenses	Mar. 31, 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 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 fiscal year 2024, we recorded impairment charges of $30 million for costs associated with licensor commitments, all of which were recorded within Restructuring in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. See Note 8 — Restructuring Activities for additional information on the impairment charge related to our 2024 Restructuring Plan. During fiscal years 2023 and 2022, 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 March 31, 2024 2023 Other current assets $ 98 $ 105 Other assets 24 31 Royalty-related assets $ 122 $ 136 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 accrued and other current liabilities and other liabilities, consisted of (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 2023 Accrued and other current liabilities $ 189 $ 208 Other liabilities 20 — Royalty-related liabilities $ 209 $ 208 As of March 31, 2024, we were committed to pay approximately $1,948 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 Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 14 for further information on our developer and licensor commitments.

Balance Sheet Details

Balance Sheet Details	12 Months Ended
Balance Sheet Details	Mar. 31, 2024
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Balance Sheet Details	BALANCE SHEET DETAILS Property and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net, as of March 31, 2024 and 2023 consisted of (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 2023 Computer, equipment and software $ 965 $ 892 Buildings 376 369 Leasehold improvements 190 186 Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other 92 92 Land 67 66 Construction in progress 47 11 1,737 1,616 Less: accumulated depreciation (1,159) (1,067) Property and equipment, net $ 578 $ 549 Depreciation expense associated with property and equipment was $196 million, $193 million and $162 million for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Accrued and Other Current Liabilities Accrued and other current liabilities as of March 31, 2024 and 2023 consisted of (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 2023 Accrued compensation and benefits $ 476 $ 436 Accrued royalties 189 208 Deferred net revenue (other) 59 103 Operating lease liabilities (See Note 13 ) 66 66 Other accrued expenses 286 382 Sales returns and price protection reserves 90 90 Accrued and other current liabilities $ 1,166 $ 1,285 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 March 31, 2024 and 2023, consisted of (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 2023 Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) $ 1,814 $ 1,901 Deferred net revenue (other) 59 103 Deferred net revenue (noncurrent) 85 67 Total deferred net revenue $ 1,958 $ 2,071 During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we recognized $1,987 million and $2,176 million of revenue, respectively, that were included in the deferred net revenue balance at the beginning of the period. Remaining Performance Obligations As of March 31, 2024, revenue allocated to remaining performance obligations consists of our deferred revenue balance of $1,958 million. These balances exclude any estimates for future variable consideration as we have elected the optional exemption to exclude sales-based royalty revenue.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Mar. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES The components of our income before provision for income taxes for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 are as follows (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Domestic $ 437 $ 315 $ 204 Foreign 1,152 1,011 877 Income before provision for income taxes $ 1,589 $ 1,326 $ 1,081 Provision for income taxes for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 consisted of (in millions): Current Deferred Total Year Ended March 31, 2024 Federal $ 138 $ 85 $ 223 State 20 9 29 Foreign 76 (12) 64 $ 234 $ 82 $ 316 Year Ended March 31, 2023 Federal $ 570 $ (339) $ 231 State 92 (76) 16 Foreign 75 202 277 $ 737 $ (213) $ 524 Year Ended March 31, 2022 Federal $ 203 $ (190) $ 13 State 36 (26) 10 Foreign 381 (112) 269 $ 620 $ (328) $ 292 The differences between the statutory tax rate and our effective tax rate, expressed as a percentage of income before provision for income taxes, for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 were as follows: Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Statutory federal tax expense rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % State taxes, net of federal benefit 1.1 % 1.1 % 1.9 % Differences between statutory rate and foreign effective tax rate 2.9 % 7.6 % 6.8 % Excess tax benefit from equity compensation (0.3) % (0.3) % (1.2) % Research and development credits (2.4) % (3.0) % (2.8) % Swiss valuation allowance (0.3) % 8.9 % 2.7 % Effect of change in enacted tax rate (5.8) % — % — % Acquired IP intra-entity sales — % — % (5.9) % Non-deductible stock-based compensation 2.8 % 3.2 % 3.8 % Other 0.9 % 1.0 % 0.7 % Effective tax rate 19.9 % 39.5 % 27.0 % During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, we recognized a $92 million tax benefit to remeasure our Swiss deferred tax assets as a result of an increase in the Swiss statutory tax rate. In addition, we recognized a lower period cost for U.S. tax on our non-U.S. earnings, including a cumulative one-time benefit, due to R&D capitalization guidance issued by the U.S. Treasury during the fiscal year. Excluding the effects of these items, the effective tax rate for fiscal year 2024 would have been 29.5%. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, we recognized a $118 million tax charge to increase the valuation allowance on Swiss deferred tax assets, primarily as a result of an increase in Swiss interest rates. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, we completed intra-entity sales of intellectual property rights related to acquisitions to our U.S. and Swiss intellectual property owners (the “Acquired IP intra-entity sales”). The transactions resulted in overall taxable gains. Under U.S. GAAP, any profit resulting from the Acquired IP intra-entity sales was eliminated upon consolidation. However, the transactions resulted in a step-up of the U.S. and Swiss tax-deductible basis in the transferred intellectual property rights and, accordingly, created a temporary difference between the book basis and the tax basis of such intellectual property rights. As a result, we recognized a $64 million net tax benefit for the current and deferred tax impacts of the sales. In addition, during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, we recognized a $29 million tax charge to increase the valuation allowance on Swiss deferred tax assets that are not more likely than not to be realized. Our foreign subsidiaries are generally subject to U.S. tax, and to the extent earnings from these subsidiaries can be repatriated without a material tax cost, such earnings will not be indefinitely reinvested. As of March 31, 2024, approximately $1.1 billion of our cash and cash equivalents were domiciled in foreign tax jurisdictions. All of our foreign cash is available for repatriation without a material tax cost. The components of net deferred tax assets, as of March 31, 2024 and 2023 consisted of (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 2023 Deferred tax assets: Accruals, reserves and other expenses $ 200 $ 197 Tax credit carryforwards 222 218 Research and development capitalization 375 461 Stock-based compensation 41 39 Net operating loss and capital loss carryforwards 403 371 Swiss intra-entity tax asset 1,618 1,665 Total 2,859 2,951 Valuation allowance (464) (446) Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 2,395 2,505 Deferred tax liabilities: Amortization and depreciation (10) (41) Other (6) (3) Total (16) (44) Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance and deferred tax liabilities $ 2,379 $ 2,461 As of March 31, 2024, we have net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $2.8 billion of which approximately $91 million is attributable to various acquired companies. The net operating loss carry forwards include $2.6 billion related to Switzerland and $94 million related to California. Substantially all of these carryforwards, if not fully realized, will begin to expire in fiscal year 2027. Switzerland has a seven-year carryforward period and does not permit the carry back of losses. We also have U.S. federal credit carryforwards of $8 million and California credit carryforwards of $204 million. The California tax credit carryforwards can be carried forward indefinitely. As of March 31, 2024, we maintained a total valuation allowance of $464 million related to certain U.S. state deferred tax assets, Swiss deferred tax assets, and foreign capital loss carryovers, due to uncertainty about the future realization of these assets. The total unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 were $804 million, $867 million and $636 million, respectively. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of unrecognized tax benefits is summarized as follows (in millions): Balance as of March 31, 2021 $ 584 Increases in unrecognized tax benefits related to prior year tax positions 5 Decreases in unrecognized tax benefits related to prior year tax positions (21) Increases in unrecognized tax benefits related to current year tax positions 139 Decreases in unrecognized tax benefits related to settlements with taxing authorities (50) Reductions in unrecognized tax benefits due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations (18) Changes in unrecognized tax benefits due to foreign currency translation (3) Balance as of March 31, 2022 636 Increases in unrecognized tax benefits related to current year tax positions 245 Decreases in unrecognized tax benefits related to settlements with taxing authorities (2) Reductions in unrecognized tax benefits due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations (6) Changes in unrecognized tax benefits due to foreign currency translation (6) Balance as of March 31, 2023 867 Increases in unrecognized tax benefits related to prior year tax positions 14 Decreases in unrecognized tax benefits related to prior year tax positions (173) Increases in unrecognized tax benefits related to current year tax positions 97 Reductions in unrecognized tax benefits due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations (2) Changes in unrecognized tax benefits due to foreign currency translation 1 Balance as of March 31, 2024 $ 804 As of March 31, 2024, approximately $441 million of the unrecognized tax benefits would affect our effective tax rate, a portion of which would be impacted by a valuation allowance. Interest and penalties related to estimated obligations for tax positions taken in our tax returns are recognized in income tax expense in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. The combined amount of accrued interest and penalties related to tax positions taken on our tax returns and included in non-current other liabilities was approximately $82 million as of March 31, 2024 and $54 million as of March 31, 2023. We file income tax returns in the United States, including various state and local jurisdictions. As of March 31, 2024, our subsidiaries file tax returns in various foreign jurisdictions, including Canada, Germany, South Korea, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. As of the period ended March 31, 2024, we remain subject to income tax examination in these jurisdictions, including the United States for fiscal years after 2017, Canada for fiscal years after 2013, Germany for fiscal years after 2016, South Korea for fiscal years after 2018, Switzerland for fiscal years after 2014, and the United Kingdom for fiscal years after 2021. We are currently under income tax examination in various jurisdictions, including the United States for fiscal years 2018 through 2020, and Germany for fiscal years 2013 through 2019. 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. It is also reasonably possible that an additional immaterial reduction of unrecognized tax benefits may occur within the next 12 months, a portion of which would impact our effective tax rate. The actual amount could vary significantly depending on the ultimate timing and nature of any settlements and tax interpretations.

Financing Arrangement

Financing Arrangement	12 Months Ended
Financing Arrangement	Mar. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Financing Arrangement	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 March 31, 2024 As of March 31, 2023 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) (6) Unamortized debt issuance costs (13) (14) Net carrying value of Senior Notes $ 1,882 $ 1,880 Fair value of Senior Notes (Level 2) $ 1,515 $ 1,540 As of March 31, 2024, the remaining life of the 2026 Notes, 2031 Notes and 2051 Notes is approximately 1.9 years, 6.9 years, and 26.9 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 March 31, 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 March 31, 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 fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022 that is included in interest and other income (expense), net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Amortization of debt discount $ — $ (1) $ (1) Amortization of debt issuance costs (2) (2) (2) Coupon interest expense (55) (55) (55) Other interest expense (1) — — Total interest expense $ (58) $ (58) $ (58)

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
Leases	Mar. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	LEASES Our leases primarily consist of facility leases for our offices and development studios, data centers, and server equipment, with remaining lease terms of up to 13 years. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease. When it is reasonably certain that we will exercise those options, we include them in our measurement of lease payments and lease terms. Substantially all of our leases are classified as operating leases. We determine if an arrangement is or contains a lease at contract inception. The contract is or contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. In determining if a contract is or contains a lease, we apply judgment whether the contract provides the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits, the right to direct, or control the use of the identified asset throughout the period of use. Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of future lease payments over the lease term. In determining the present value of the future lease payments, we use our incremental borrowing rate as none of our leases provide an implicit rate. Our incremental borrowing rate is an assumed rate based on our credit rating, credit history, current economic environment, and the lease term. Operating lease ROU assets are further adjusted for any payments made, incentives received, and initial direct costs incurred prior to the commencement date. Operating lease ROU assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and recognized as lease expense within cost of revenue or operating expenses on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Operating lease liabilities decrease by lease payments we make over the lease term. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. When we commit to a plan to abandon an operating lease at a future date, the amortization of the operating lease ROU asset and depreciation of the associated leasehold improvements are accelerated based on the revised useful life of the operating lease. Some of our operating leases contain lease and non-lease components. Non-lease components primarily include fixed payments for common area maintenance and utilities. We elected to account for lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. Variable lease and non-lease components are recognized on our Consolidated Statements of Operations as incurred. The components of lease expenses for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 are as follows (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Operating lease costs $ 80 $ 138 $ 98 Variable lease costs 31 22 21 Short-term lease costs 1 7 2 Total lease expense $ 112 $ 167 $ 121 During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, we recorded accelerated amortization of certain ROU Assets of $34 million within the operating lease costs and accelerated deprecation of property, plant and equipment for $10 million as part of our 2023 Restructuring Plan. See Note 8 — Restructuring Activities for additional information. Supplemental cash and noncash information related to our operating leases for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 are as follows (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liability $ 74 $ 97 $ 97 ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations $ 37 $ 97 $ 150 Weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate at March 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows: At March 31, 2024 At March 31, 2023 Lease term 7.1 years 7.5 years Discount rate 3.6 % 3.3 % Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (in millions): As of March 31, Balance Sheet Classification 2024 2023 Operating lease ROU assets $ 243 $ 276 Other assets Operating lease liabilities $ 66 $ 66 Accrued and other current liabilities Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 248 277 Other liabilities Total operating lease liabilities $ 314 $ 343 Future minimum lease payments under operating leases as of March 31, 2024 were as follows (in millions): Fiscal Years Ending March 31, 2025 $ 74 2026 61 2027 46 2028 37 2029 26 Thereafter 112 Total future lease payments 356 Less imputed interest (42) Total operating lease liabilities $ 314 In addition to the amounts included in the table above, as of March 31, 2024, we have entered into an office lease that has not yet commenced with aggregate future lease payments of approximately $98 million. This lease is expected to commence in fiscal year 2025, and will have a lease term of 12 years.

Commitments And Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Commitments And Contingencies	Mar. 31, 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 March 31, 2024 (in millions): Fiscal Years Ending March 31, Total 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Thereafter Unrecognized commitments Developer/licensor commitments $ 1,948 $ 343 $ 473 $ 476 $ 216 $ 210 $ 230 Marketing commitments 1,364 247 276 280 199 111 251 Senior Notes interest 725 49 54 36 36 36 514 Operating lease imputed interest 42 10 8 6 5 4 9 Operating leases not yet commenced 98 6 8 8 8 8 60 Other purchase obligations 436 215 160 49 10 2 — Total unrecognized commitments 4,613 870 979 855 474 371 1,064 Recognized commitments Senior Notes principal and interest 1,906 6 400 — — — 1,500 Operating leases 314 64 53 40 32 22 103 Transition Tax and other taxes 13 6 7 — — — — Total recognized commitments 2,233 76 460 40 32 22 1,603 Total Commitments $ 6,846 $ 946 $ 1,439 $ 895 $ 506 $ 393 $ 2,667 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 Consolidated Financial Statements. In addition, the amounts in the table above are presented based on the dates the amounts are contractually due as of March 31, 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, in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2024, we had a net liability for unrecognized tax benefits and an accrual for the payment of related interest totaling $490 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 Consolidated Financial Statements.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation	Mar. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS 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 fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022. The estimated assumptions used in the Black-Scholes valuation model to value our ESPP purchase rights were as follows: ESPP Purchase Rights Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Risk-free interest rate 5.0 - 5.5% 3.1 - 5.0% 0.1% - 1.1% Expected volatility 19 - 24% 27 - 31% 25 - 30% Weighted-average volatility 23% 29% 27% Expected term 6 - 12 months 6 - 12 months 6 - 12 months Expected dividends 0.8% 0.8 % 0.6 % The assumptions used in the Monte-Carlo simulation model to value our market-based restricted stock units were as follows: Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Risk-free interest rate 4.4% 3.3 % 0.4% Expected volatility 25 - 59% 33 - 56% 24 - 76% Weighted-average volatility 39% 43% 40% Expected dividends None None None Summary of Plans and Plan Activity Equity Incentive Plans We have equity awards outstanding under two incentive plans: our 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2019 Equity Plan”), as amended, and our 2000 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2000 Equity Plan”). Our 2019 Equity Plan allows us to grant options to purchase our common stock and to grant restricted stock, restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights to our employees, officers, and directors, up to a maximum of 29.5 million shares, plus any shares authorized for grant or subject to awards under the 2000 Equity Plan that are not delivered to participants for any reason. Pursuant to the 2019 Equity Plan, incentive stock options may be granted to employees and officers and non-qualified options may be granted to employees, officers, and directors, at not less than 100 percent of the fair market value on the date of grant. Approximately 15.9 million options or 11.1 million restricted stock units were available for grant under our 2019 Equity Plan as of March 31, 2024. Stock Options Options granted under the 2019 Equity Plan and the 2000 Equity Plan generally expire ten years from the date of grant. All outstanding options were fully vested and exercisable as of March 31, 2024. The following table summarizes our stock option activity for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024: Options Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate Outstanding as of March 31, 2023 121 $ 40.43 Granted 3 131.04 Exercised (112) 40.49 Forfeited, cancelled or expired — — Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 12 $ 64.00 3.95 $ 1 Vested and expected to vest 12 $ 64.00 3.95 $ 1 Exercisable as of March 31, 2024 12 $ 64.00 3.95 $ 1 The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value based on our closing stock price as of March 31, 2024, which would have been received by the option holders had all the option holders exercised their options as of that date. The total intrinsic values of stock options exercised during fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022 were $10 million, $15 million, and $8 million, respectively. We issue new common stock from our authorized shares upon the exercise of stock options. Restricted Stock Units We grant restricted stock units under our 2019 Equity Plan to employees worldwide. Restricted stock units are unfunded, unsecured rights to receive common stock upon the satisfaction of certain vesting criteria. Upon vesting, a number of shares of common stock equivalent to the number of restricted stock units are typically issued net of required tax withholding requirements, if any. Restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture and transfer restrictions. Vesting for restricted stock units is based on the holders’ continued employment with us through each applicable vest date. If the vesting conditions are not met, unvested restricted stock units will be forfeited. Our restricted stock units generally vest over 35 months to four years. Each restricted stock unit granted reduces the number of shares available for grant by 1.43 shares under our 2019 Equity Plan. The following table summarizes our restricted stock units activity, excluding performance-based and market-based restricted stock unit activity which is discussed below, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024: Restricted Weighted- Outstanding as of March 31, 2023 7,502 $ 128.54 Granted 4,798 129.30 Vested (4,015) 129.71 Forfeited or cancelled (805) 129.37 Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 7,480 $ 128.31 The grant date fair value of restricted stock units is based on the quoted market price of our common stock on the date of grant. The weighted-average grant date fair values of restricted stock units granted during fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022 were $129.30, $126.41, and $136.78, respectively. The fair values of restricted stock units that vested during fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022 were $519 million, $460 million, and $457 million, respectively. 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 fiscal year ended March 31, 2024: Performance- Weighted- Outstanding as of March 31, 2023 557 $ 130.03 Granted 682 128.66 Vested (73) 127.98 Forfeited or cancelled (330) 128.74 Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 836 $ 129.60 The weighted-average grant date fair values of performance-based restricted stock units granted during fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022 were $128.66, $127.98, and $140.48 respectively. The fair values of performance-based restricted stock units that vested during fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022 were $11 million, $9 million, and $38 million respectively. Market-Based Restricted Stock Units Our market-based restricted stock units vest contingent upon the achievement of pre-determined market and service conditions. If these market conditions are not met but service conditions are met, the market-based restricted stock units will not vest; however, any compensation expense we have recognized to date will not be reversed. The number of shares of common stock to be issued at vesting will range from zero to 200 percent of the target number of market-based restricted stock units based on our total stockholder return (“TSR”) relative to the performance of companies in the Nasdaq-100 Index for each measurement period, over a three-year period. The following table summarizes our market-based restricted stock unit activity, presented with the maximum number of shares that could potentially vest, for the year ended March 31, 2024 : Market-Based Weighted- Outstanding as of March 31, 2023 822 $ 149.98 Granted 143 152.92 Vested (50) 125.62 Forfeited or cancelled (561) 141.20 Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 354 $ 168.53 The weighted-average grant date fair values of market-based restricted stock units granted during fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022 were $152.92, $176.70, and $170.44, respectively. The fair values of market-based restricted stock units that vested during fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022 were $4 million, $12 million, and $37 million, respectively. ESPP Pursuant to our ESPP, eligible employees may authorize payroll deductions of between 2 percent and 10 percent of their compensation to purchase shares of common stock at 85 percent of the lower of the market price of our common stock on the date of commencement of the applicable offering period or on the last day of each six-month purchase period. The following table summarizes our ESPP activity for fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022: Shares Issued Exercise Prices for Purchase Rights Weighted-Average Fair Values of Purchase Rights Fiscal Year 2022 0.6 $113.39 - $118.14 $ 35.94 Fiscal Year 2023 0.7 $96.34 - $111.86 $ 33.91 Fiscal Year 2024 0.8 $94.96 - $102.58 $ 30.82 The fair values were estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model. We issue new common stock out of the ESPP’s pool of authorized shares. As of March 31, 2024, 2.8 million shares were available for grant under our ESPP. 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 Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Cost of revenue $ 8 $ 7 $ 6 Research and development 418 367 356 Marketing and sales 52 59 54 General and administrative 106 115 112 Stock-based compensation expense $ 584 $ 548 $ 528 During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, we recognized $79 million, $72 million, and $68 million, respectively, of deferred income tax benefit related to our stock-based compensation expense. As of March 31, 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 $734 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average service period of 1.7 years. Of the $734 million of unrecognized compensation cost, $710 million relates to restricted stock units, $12 million relates to market-based restricted stock units, and $12 million relates to performance-based restricted stock units. Deferred Compensation Plan We have a Deferred Compensation Plan (“DCP”) for the benefit of a select group of management or highly compensated employees and directors, which is unfunded and intended to be a plan that is not qualified within the meaning of section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. The DCP permits the deferral of the annual base salary and/or director cash compensation up to a maximum amount. The deferrals are held in a separate trust, which has been established by us to administer the DCP. The trust is a grantor trust and the specific terms of the trust agreement provide that the assets of the trust are available to satisfy the claims of general creditors in the event of our insolvency. The assets held by the trust are classified as trading securities and are held at fair value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The assets and liabilities of the DCP are presented in other assets and other liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively, with changes in the fair value of the assets and in the deferred compensation liability recognized as compensation expense. The estimated fair value of the assets was $30 million and $23 million as of March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of March 31, 2024 and 2023, $31 million and $24 million were recorded, respectively, to recognize undistributed deferred compensation due to employees. 401(k) Plan, Registered Retirement Savings Plan and ITP Plan We have a 401(k) plan covering substantially all of our U.S. employees, a Registered Retirement Savings Plan covering substantially all of our Canadian employees, and an ITP pension plan covering substantially all our Swedish employees. These plans may permit us to make discretionary contributions to employees’ accounts based on our financial performance. We contributed an aggregate of $39 million, $42 million, and $41 million to these plans in fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Stock Repurchase Program In November 2020, our Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $2.6 billion of our common stock. We completed repurchases under the November 2020 program in October 2022. 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 and was superseded and replaced by a new stock repurchase program approved in May 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 fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022: November 2020 Program August 2022 Program Total (In millions) Shares Amount Shares Amount (a) Shares Amount Fiscal Year 2022 9.5 $ 1,300 — $ — 9.5 $ 1,300 Fiscal Year 2023 5.1 $ 650 5.3 $ 645 10.4 $ 1,295 Fiscal Year 2024 — $ — 10.0 $ 1,300 10.0 $ 1,300 (a) Amount excludes excise taxes. Accrued excise taxes are included in accrued and other current liabilities and additional paid-in capital on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Interest And Other Income (Expe

Interest And Other Income (Expense), Net	12 Months Ended
Interest And Other Income (Expense), Net	Mar. 31, 2024
Interest and Other Income [Abstract]
Interest And Other Income (Expense), Net	INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET Interest and other income (expense), net, for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 consisted of (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Interest expense $ (58) $ (58) $ (58) Interest income 126 49 4 Net gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions (10) 31 (22) Net gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts 12 (29) 21 Other income (expense), net 1 1 7 Interest and other income (expense), net $ 71 $ (6) $ (48)

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share	Mar. 31, 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. Year Ended March 31, (In millions, except per share amounts) 2024 2023 2022 Net income $ 1,273 $ 802 $ 789 Shares used to compute earnings per share: Weighted-average common stock outstanding — basic 270 277 284 Dilutive potential common shares related to stock award plans 2 1 2 Weighted-average common stock outstanding — diluted 272 278 286 Earnings per share: Basic $ 4.71 $ 2.90 $ 2.78 Diluted $ 4.68 $ 2.88 $ 2.76 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 the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, one million such shares were excluded, and for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, two million and one million such shares were excluded, respectively.

Segment and Revenue Information

Segment and Revenue Information	12 Months Ended
Segment and Revenue Information	Mar. 31, 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 March 31, 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 fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 is presented below (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Net revenue by timing of recognition Revenue recognized at a point in time $ 2,563 $ 2,389 $ 2,326 Revenue recognized over time 4,999 5,037 4,665 Net revenue $ 7,562 $ 7,426 $ 6,991 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 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 revenue recognized from third parties that publish games and services under a license to certain of our intellectual property assets and service revenue allocated to the future update rights from licensing of software to third-parties, online-hosted services such as our Ultimate Team game mode, and subscription services. Information about our total net revenue by composition for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 is presented below (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Net revenue by composition Full game downloads $ 1,343 $ 1,262 $ 1,282 Packaged goods 672 675 711 Full game 2,015 1,937 1,993 Live services and other 5,547 5,489 4,998 Net revenue $ 7,562 $ 7,426 $ 6,991 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 fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 is presented below (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Platform net revenue Console $ 4,632 $ 4,443 $ 4,400 PC and other 1,717 1,729 1,532 Mobile 1,213 1,254 1,059 Net revenue $ 7,562 $ 7,426 $ 6,991 Information about our operations in North America and internationally for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 is presented below (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Net revenue from unaffiliated customers North America $ 3,001 $ 3,151 $ 3,039 International 4,561 4,275 3,952 Net revenue $ 7,562 $ 7,426 $ 6,991 As of March 31, 2024 2023 Long-lived assets North America $ 420 $ 445 International 158 104 Total $ 578 $ 549 We attribute net revenue from external customers to individual countries based on the location of the legal entity that sells the products and/or services. Note that revenue attributed to the legal entity that makes the sale is often not the country where the consumer resides. For example, revenue generated by our Swiss legal entity includes digital revenue from consumers who reside outside of Switzerland, including consumers who reside outside of Europe. Revenue generated by our Swiss legal entity during fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022 represents $4,374 million, $4,085 million and $3,423 million or 58 percent, 55 percent and 49 percent of our total net revenue, respectively. Revenue generated in the United States represents over 99 percent of our total North America net revenue. There were no other countries with net revenue greater than 10 percent. In fiscal year 2024, our direct sales to Sony and Microsoft represented approximately 37 percent and 16 percent of total net revenue, respectively. In fiscal year 2023, our direct sales to Sony and Microsoft represented approximately 32 percent and 16 percent of total net revenue, respectively. In fiscal year 2022, our direct sales to Sony and Microsoft represented approximately 33 percent and 16 percent of total net revenue, respectively.

Restructuring Activities

Restructuring Activities	12 Months Ended
Restructuring Activities	Mar. 31, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Activities	RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES Fiscal 2024 Restructuring 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. The actions associated with this plan are expected to be substantially completed by December 31, 2024. 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. Fiscal 2023 Restructuring In fiscal year 2023, we announced a restructuring plan (the “2023 Restructuring Plan”) focused on prioritizing investments to our growth opportunities and optimizing our real estate portfolio. This plan included actions driven by portfolio rationalization including headcount reductions, in addition to office space reductions. The actions associated with this plan were substantially completed by September 30, 2023. Since the inception of the 2023 Restructuring Plan through March 31, 2024, we have incurred net charges of $158 million, and we do not expect to incur any additional restructuring charges under this plan. Restructuring activities as of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 was as follows (in millions): Fiscal 2024 Restructuring Fiscal 2023 Restructuring Licensor Commitments (a) Workforce (a) Office Space Reductions (b) Acquisition-Related Intangibles Impairments and Other Charges (a) Workforce (a) Office Space Reductions (b) Total Charges to operations $ — $ — $ — $ 68 $ 43 $ 44 $ 155 Charges settled in cash — — — — (10) — (10) Non-cash items — — — (66) — (44) (110) Liability as of March 31, 2023 $ — $ — $ — $ 2 $ 33 $ — $ 35 Charges to operations 30 29 2 — 3 — 64 Charges settled in cash (17) (5) — (2) (36) — (60) Non-cash items (13) — (2) — — — (15) Liability as of March 31, 2024 $ — $ 24 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 24 (a) Charges are recorded within Restructuring in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. (b) Charges are recorded within General and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The restructuring liability of $24 million as of March 31, 2024, is included in accrued and other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Pay vs Performance Disclosure

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net income	$ 1,273	$ 802	$ 789

Insider Trading Arrangements

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
Insider Trading Arrangements	Mar. 31, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

Insider Trading Policies and Pr

Insider Trading Policies and Procedures	12 Months Ended
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures	Mar. 31, 2024
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted	true

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	Mar. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation	Consolidation The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Electronic Arts Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year 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 ended March 31, 2024 contained 52 weeks and ended on March 30, 2024. Our results of operations for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, each contained 52 weeks and ended on April 1, 2023 and April 2, 2022, respectively. For simplicity of disclosure, all fiscal periods are referred to as ending on a calendar month end.
Use Of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying notes. Such estimates include offering periods for deferred net revenue, sales returns and allowances, provisions for doubtful accounts, accrued liabilities, relative stand-alone selling price for identified performance obligations in our revenue transactions, losses on royalty commitments, estimates regarding the recoverability of prepaid royalties, long-lived assets, discount rates used in the measurement and recognition of lease liabilities, assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations, certain estimates related to the measurement and recognition of costs resulting from our stock-based payment awards, unrecognized tax benefits, deferred income tax assets and associated valuation allowances, as well as estimates used in our goodwill, intangibles and short-term investment impairment tests. These estimates require us to make judgments, involve analysis of historical and future trends, can require extended periods of time to resolve, and are subject to change from period to period. In all cases, actual results could differ materially from our estimates.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Recently Issued Accounting Standards 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 timing of adoption and 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.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-Term Investments	Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-Term Investments Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with insignificant interest rate risk and original or remaining maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase. Short-term investments consist of debt securities with original or remaining maturities of greater than three months at the time of purchase and less than a year, and are accounted for as available-for-sale securities and are recorded at fair value. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments are available for use in current operations or other activities such as capital expenditures, business combinations and stock repurchases. Unrealized gains and losses on our short-term investments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity, net of tax, until either (1) the security is sold, (2) the security has matured, (3) we determine that the fair value of the security has declined below its adjusted cost basis and the decline is due to an expected credit loss, or (4) we intend to, or more likely than not would be required to, sell a security in an unrealized loss position before the recovery of its amortized cost basis. Realized gains and losses on our short-term investments are calculated based on the specific identification method and are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest and other income (expense), net. Determining whether a decline in fair value is due to an expected credit loss requires management judgment based on the specific facts and circumstances of each security. The ultimate value realized on these securities is subject to market price volatility until they are sold. Our short-term investments are evaluated for allowances and impairment quarterly. For investments in an unrealized loss position, we consider various factors in determining whether we should recognize an allowance for expected credit losses or an impairment charge, including the credit quality of the issuer, changes to the rating of the security by rating agencies, the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, reason for the decline in value and potential recovery period, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the investees, our intent to sell and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value, and any contractual terms impacting the prepayment or settlement process, among other factors. We recognize an allowance for credit losses, up to the amount of unrealized loss when appropriate, and write down the amortized cost basis of the investment if we intend to, or it is more likely than not we will be required to, sell the investment before the recovery of its amortized cost basis. Allowances for credit losses and write-downs are recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Operations, and unrealized losses not related to credit losses are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss). Based on our evaluation, we did not recognize an allowance for credit losses, nor did we recognize any impairments, as of March 31, 2024 and 2023.
Property and Equipment, Net	Property and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net, are stated at cost. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the following useful lives: Buildings 20 to 25 years Computer equipment and software 2 to 6 years Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other 3 to 5 years Leasehold improvements Lesser of the lease term or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, ranging from 1 to 15 years We capitalize costs associated with internal-use software development once a project has reached the application development stage. Such capitalized costs include external direct costs utilized in developing or obtaining the software, and payroll and payroll-related expenses for employees who are directly associated with the development of the software. Capitalization of such costs begins when the preliminary project stage is complete and ceases at the point in which the project is substantially complete and is ready for its intended purpose. Once internal-use software is ready for its intended use, the assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over each asset’s estimated useful life, which is generally three years. We also capitalize costs associated with the purchase of possessable internal-use software licenses. The net book value of capitalized costs associated with internal-use software was $93 million and $90 million as of March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Acquisition-Related Intangibles and Other Long-Lived Assets	Acquisition-Related Intangibles and Other Long-Lived Assets We recognize acquisition-related intangible assets, such as acquired developed and core technology, in connection with business combinations. We amortize the cost of acquisition-related intangible assets that have finite useful lives generally on a straight-line basis over the lesser of their estimated useful lives or the agreement terms, currently from two seven
Goodwill Impairment	Goodwill Impairment In assessing impairment on our goodwill, we first analyze qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform a goodwill impairment test. The qualitative factors we assess include long-term prospects of our performance, share price trends and market capitalization, and Company specific events. If we conclude it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, we do not need to perform an impairment test. If based on that assessment, we believe it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value we will measure goodwill for impairment by applying fair value-based tests at the reporting unit level. Reporting units are determined by the components of operating segments that constitute a business for which (1) discrete financial information is available, (2) segment management regularly reviews the operating results of that component, and (3) whether the component has dissimilar economic characteristics to other components. As of March 31, 2024, we have only one reportable segment, which represents our only operating segment.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition We derive revenue principally from sales of our games, and related extra content and services that can be experienced on game consoles, PCs, mobile phones and tablets. Our product and service offerings include, but are not limited to, the following: • full games with both online and offline functionality (“Games with Services”), which generally includes (1) the initial game delivered digitally or via physical disc at the time of sale and typically provide access to offline core game content (“software license”); (2) updates on a when-and-if-available basis, such as software patches or updates, and/or additional free content to be delivered in the future (“future update rights”); and (3) a hosted connection for online playability (“online hosting”); • full games with online-only functionality which require an Internet connection to access all gameplay and functionality (“Online-Hosted Service Games”); • extra content related to Games with Services and Online-Hosted Service Games which provides access to additional in-game content; • subscriptions, such as EA Play and EA Play Pro, that generally offer access to a selection of full games, in-game content, online services and other benefits typically for a recurring monthly or annual fee; and • licensing to third parties to distribute and host our games and content. We evaluate and recognize revenue by: • identifying the contract(s) with the customer; • identifying the performance obligations in the contract; • determining the transaction price; • allocating the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract; and • recognizing revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied through the transfer of a promised good or service to a customer (i.e., “transfer of control”). Certain of our full game and/or extra content are sold to resellers with a contingency that the full game and/or extra content cannot be resold prior to a specific date (“Street Date Contingency”). We recognize revenue for transactions that have a Street Date Contingency when the Street Date Contingency is removed and the full game and/or extra content can be resold by the reseller. For digital full game and/or extra content downloads sold to customers, we recognize revenue when the full game and/or extra content is made available for download to the customer. Online-Enabled Games Games with Services. Our sales of Games with Services are evaluated to determine whether the software license, future update rights and the online hosting are distinct and separable. Sales of Games with Services are generally determined to have three distinct performance obligations: software license, future update rights, and the online hosting. Since we do not sell the performance obligations on a stand-alone basis, we consider market conditions and other observable inputs to estimate the stand-alone selling price for each performance obligation. For Games with Services, generally 75 percent of the sales price is allocated to the software license performance obligation and recognized at a point in time when control of the license has been transferred to the customer. The remaining 25 percent is allocated to the future update rights and the online hosting performance obligations and recognized ratably as the service is provided (over the Estimated Offering Period). Online-Hosted Service Games. Sales of our Online-Hosted Service Games are determined to have one distinct performance obligation: the online hosting. We recognize revenue from these arrangements ratably as the service is provided (over the Estimated Offering Period). Extra Content. Revenue received from sales of downloadable content are derived primarily from the sale of virtual currencies and digital in-game content that are designed to extend and enhance players’ game experience. Sales of extra content are accounted for in a manner consistent with the treatment for our Games with Services and Online-Hosted Service Games as discussed above, depending upon whether or not the extra content has offline functionality. That is, if the extra content has offline functionality, then the extra content is accounted for similarly to Games with Services (generally determined to have three distinct performance obligations: software license, future update rights, and the online hosting). If the extra content does not have offline functionality, then the extra content is determined to have one distinct performance obligation: the online-hosted service. Subscriptions Sales of our subscriptions are deemed to be one performance obligation, the online hosting, and we recognize revenue from these arrangements ratably over the subscription term as the performance obligation is satisfied. Licensing Revenue We utilize third-party licensees to distribute and host our games and content in accordance with license agreements, for which the licensees typically pay us a fixed minimum guarantee and/or sales-based royalties. These arrangements typically include multiple performance obligations, such as a time-based license of software and future update rights. We recognize as revenue a portion of the minimum guarantee when we transfer control of the license of software (generally upon commercial launch) and the remaining portion ratably over the contractual term in which we provide the licensee with future update rights. Any sales-based royalties are generally recognized as the related sales occur by the licensee. Significant Judgments around Revenue Arrangements Identifying performance obligations. Performance obligations promised in a contract are identified based on the goods and services that will be transferred to the customer that are both capable of being distinct, (i.e., the customer can benefit from the goods or services either on its own or together with other resources that are readily available), and are distinct in the context of the contract (i.e., it is separately identifiable from other goods or services in the contract). To the extent a contract includes multiple promises, we must apply judgment to determine whether those promises are separate and distinct performance obligations. If these criteria are not met, the promises are accounted for as a combined performance obligation. Determining the transaction price. The transaction price is determined based on the consideration that we will be entitled to receive in exchange for transferring our goods and services to the customer. Determining the transaction price often requires judgment, based on an assessment of contractual terms and business practices. It further includes review of variable consideration such as discounts, sales returns, price protection, and rebates, which is estimated at the time of the transaction. In addition, the transaction price does not include an estimate of the variable consideration related to sales-based royalties. Sales-based royalties are recognized as the sales occur. Allocating the transaction price. Allocating the transaction price requires that we determine an estimate of the relative stand-alone selling price for each distinct performance obligation. Determining the relative stand-alone selling price is inherently subjective, especially in situations where we do not sell the performance obligation on a stand-alone basis (which occurs in the majority of our transactions). In those situations, we determine the relative stand-alone selling price based on various observable inputs using all information that is reasonably available. Examples of observable inputs and information include: historical internal pricing data, cost plus margin analysis, pre-release versus post-release costs, and pricing data from competitors to the extent the data is available. The results of our analysis resulted in a specific percentage of the transaction price being allocated to each performance obligation. Determining the Estimated Offering Period. The offering period is the period in which we offer to provide the future update rights and/or online hosting for the game and related extra content sold. Because the offering period is not an explicitly defined period, we must make an estimate of the offering period for the service-related performance obligations (i.e., future update rights and online hosting). Determining the Estimated Offering Period is inherently subjective and is subject to regular revision. Generally, we consider the average period of time customers are online when estimating the offering period. We also consider the estimated period of time between the date a game unit is sold to a reseller and the date the reseller sells the game unit to the customer (i.e., time in channel). Based on these two factors, we then consider the method of distribution. For example, games and extra content sold at retail would have a composite offering period equal to the online gameplay period plus time in channel as opposed to digitally-distributed games and extra content which are delivered immediately via digital download and therefore, the offering period is estimated to be only the online gameplay period. Additionally, we consider results from prior analyses, known and expected online gameplay trends, as well as disclosed service periods for competitors’ games in determining the Estimated Offering Period for future sales. We believe this provides a reasonable depiction of the transfer of future update rights and online hosting to our customers, as it is the best representation of the time period during which our games and extra content are experienced. We recognize revenue for future update rights and online hosting performance obligations ratably on a straight-line basis over this period as there is a consistent pattern of delivery for these performance obligations. Revenue for service-related performance obligations for digitally-distributed games and extra content is recognized over an estimated eight-month period beginning in the month of sale, revenue for service-related performance obligations for games and extra content sold through retail is recognized over an estimated ten-month period beginning in the month of sale, and revenue for service related performance obligations related to our PC and console free-to-play games is recognized generally over a twelve-month period beginning in the month of sale. Principal Agent Considerations We evaluate sales to end customers of our full games and related content via third-party storefronts, including digital storefronts such as Microsoft’s Xbox Store, Sony’s PlayStation Store, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store, in order to determine whether or not we are acting as the principal in the sale to the end customer, which we consider in determining if revenue should be reported gross or net of fees retained by the third-party storefront. An entity is the principal if it controls a good or service before it is transferred to the end customer. Key indicators that we evaluate in determining gross versus net treatment include but are not limited to the following: • the underlying contract terms and conditions between the various parties to the transaction; • which party is primarily responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the specified good or service to the end customer; • which party has discretion in establishing the price for the specified good or service; and • which party has title risk before the specified good or service has been transferred to the end customer. Based on an evaluation of the above indicators, except as discussed below, we have determined that generally the third party is considered the principal to end customers for the sale of our full games and related content. We therefore report revenue related to these arrangements net of the fees retained by the storefront. However, for sales arrangements via Apple App Store and Google Play Store, EA is considered the principal to the end customer and thus, we report revenue on a gross basis and mobile platform fees are reported within cost of revenue. Payment Terms Substantially all of our transactions have payment terms, whether customary or on an extended basis, of less than one year; therefore, we generally do not adjust the transaction price for the effects of any potential financing components that may exist. Sales and Value-Added Taxes Revenue is recorded net of taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are imposed at the time of the specific revenue-producing transaction between us and our customer, such as sales and value-added taxes. Sales Returns and Price Protection Reserves Sales returns and price protection are considered variable consideration under ASC 606. We reduce revenue for estimated future returns and price protection which may occur with our distributors and retailers (“channel partners”). Price protection represents our practice to provide our channel partners with a credit allowance to lower their wholesale price on a particular game unit that they have not resold to customers. The amount of the price protection for permanent markdowns is the difference between the old wholesale price and the new reduced wholesale price. Credits are also given for short-term promotions that temporarily reduce the wholesale price. In certain countries we also have a practice for allowing channel partners to return older products in the channel in exchange for a credit allowance. When evaluating the adequacy of sales returns and price protection reserves, we analyze the following: historical credit allowances, current sell-through of our channel partners’ inventory of our products, current trends in retail and the video game industry, changes in customer demand, acceptance of our products, and other related factors. In addition, we monitor the volume of sales to our channel partners and their inventories, as substantial overstocking in the distribution channel could result in high returns or higher price protection in subsequent periods.
Taxes Collected From Customers And Remitted To Governmental Authorities	Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Taxes assessed by a government authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue transactions between us and our customers are presented on a net basis in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Concentration Of Credit Risk and Significant Customers	Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Customers We extend credit to various customers. Collection of trade receivables may be affected by changes in economic or other industry conditions and may, accordingly, impact our overall credit risk. Although we generally do not require collateral, we perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and maintain reserves for potential credit losses. Invoices are aged based on contractual terms with our customers. The provision for doubtful accounts is recorded as a charge to general and administrative expense when a potential loss is identified. Losses are written off against the allowance when the receivable is determined to be uncollectible. At March 31, 2024, we had two customers who accounted for approximately 32 percent and 27 percent of our consolidated gross receivables, respectively. At March 31, 2023, we had two customers who accounted for approximately 32 percent and 30 percent of our consolidated gross receivables, respectively. A majority of our sales are made via digital resellers, channel and platform partners. During the fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022, approximately 80 percent, 81 percent, and 77 percent, respectively, of our net revenue was derived from our top ten customers and/or platform partners. Currently, a majority of our revenue is derived through sales of products and services playable on hardware consoles from Sony and Microsoft. For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, our net revenue for products and services on Sony’s PlayStation 4 and 5, and Microsoft’s Xbox One and Series X consoles (combined across all four platforms) was approximately 59 percent, 58 percent, and 60 percent, respectively. These platform partners have significant influence over the products and services that we offer on their platforms. Short-term investments are placed with high quality financial institutions or in short-duration, investment-grade securities. We limit the amount of credit exposure in any one financial institution or type of investment instrument.
Royalties And Licenses	Royalties and Licenses Royalty-based obligations with content licensors and distribution affiliates are either paid in advance and capitalized as prepaid royalties or are accrued as incurred and subsequently paid. These royalty-based obligations are generally expensed to cost of revenue at the greater of the contractual rate or an effective royalty rate based on the total projected net revenue for contracts with guaranteed minimums. Prepayments made to thinly capitalized independent software developers and co-publishing affiliates are generally made in connection with the development of a particular product, and therefore, we are subject to development risk prior to the release of the product. Accordingly, payments that are due prior to completion of a product are generally expensed to research and development over the development period as the services are incurred. Payments due after completion of the product (primarily royalty-based in nature) are generally expensed as cost of revenue. Our contracts with some licensors include minimum guaranteed royalty payments, which are initially recorded as an asset and as a liability at the contractual amount when no performance remains with the licensor. When performance remains with the licensor, we record guarantee payments as an asset when actually paid and as a liability when incurred, rather than recording the asset and liability upon execution of the contract. Each quarter, we also evaluate the expected future realization of our royalty-based assets, as well as any unrecognized minimum commitments not yet paid to determine amounts we deem unlikely to be realized through future revenue. Any impairments or losses determined before the launch of a product are generally charged to research and development expense. Impairments or losses determined post-launch are charged to cost of revenue. We evaluate long-lived royalty-based assets for impairment using undiscounted cash flows when impairment indicators exist. If an impairment exists, then the related assets are written down to fair value. Unrecognized minimum royalty-based commitments are recognized when the underlying intellectual property is abandoned (i.e., the date EA commits to cease use of the IP) or the contractual rights to use the intellectual property are terminated.
Advertising Costs	Advertising Costs We generally expense advertising costs as incurred, except for production costs associated with media campaigns, which are recognized as prepaid assets (to the extent paid in advance) and expensed at the first run of the advertisement. We are reimbursed by our vendors for certain advertising costs incurred by us that benefit our vendors. Such amounts are recognized as a reduction of marketing and sales expense if the advertising (1) is specific to the vendor, (2) represents an identifiable benefit to us, and (3) represents an incremental cost to us. Vendor reimbursements of advertising costs of $12 million, $37 million, and $37 million reduced marketing and sales expense for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, advertising expense, net of vendor reimbursements, totaled approximately $375 million, $348 million, and $396 million, respectively.
Software Development Costs	Software Development Costs Research and development costs, which consist primarily of software development costs, are expensed as incurred. We are required to capitalize software development costs incurred for computer software to be sold, leased or otherwise marketed after technological feasibility of the software is established or for development costs that have alternative future uses. Under our current practice of developing new games, the technological feasibility of the underlying software is not established until substantially all product development and testing is complete, which generally includes the development of a working model. Software development costs that have been capitalized to date have been insignificant.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation Generally, the functional currency for our foreign operating subsidiaries is its local currency. Assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars using month-end exchange rates, and revenue and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars using average exchange rates. The effects of foreign currency translation adjustments are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are a result of the effect of exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency. Net gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions of $(10) million, $31 million, and $(22) million for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, are included in interest and other income (expense), net, in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. These net gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions are partially offset by net gains (losses) on our foreign currency forward contracts of $12 million, $(29) million, and $21 million for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. See Note 5 for additional information on our foreign currency forward contracts.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for both the expected impact of differences between the financial statement amount and the tax basis of assets and liabilities and for the expected future tax benefit to be derived from tax losses and tax credit carryforwards. We do not recognize any deferred taxes related to the U.S. taxes on foreign earnings as we recognize these taxes as a period cost. Every quarter, we perform a realizability analysis to evaluate whether it is more likely than not that all or a portion of our deferred tax assets will not be realized. Our Swiss deferred tax asset realizability analysis relies upon future Swiss taxable income as the primary source of taxable income but considers all available sources of Swiss income based on the positive and negative evidence. We give more weight to evidence that can be objectively verified. However, estimating future Swiss taxable income requires judgment, specifically related to assumptions about expected growth rates of future Swiss taxable income, which are based primarily on third party market and industry growth data. Actual results that differ materially from those estimates could have a material impact on our valuation allowance assessment. Although objectively verifiable, Swiss interest rates have an impact on the valuation allowance and are based on published Swiss guidance. Any significant changes to such interest rates could result in a material impact to the valuation allowance. Switzerland has a seven-year carryforward period and does not permit the carry back of losses. Actions we take in connection with acquisitions could also impact the utilization of our Swiss deferred tax asset.
Stock Repurchases	Stock Repurchases Shares of our common stock repurchased pursuant to our repurchase program, if any, are retired. The purchase price of such repurchased shares of common stock is recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital. If the balance in additional paid-in capital is exhausted, the excess is recorded as a reduction to retained earnings.
Restructuring	Restructuring We generally recognize employee severance costs when payments are probable and amounts are estimable or when notification occurs, depending on the region in which an employee works. Costs related to non-lease contracts without future benefit or contract termination are recognized at the earlier of the contract termination or the cease-use dates. Other exit-related costs are recognized as incurred.

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Useful Lives	Property and equipment, net, are stated at cost. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the following useful lives: Buildings 20 to 25 years Computer equipment and software 2 to 6 years Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other 3 to 5 years Leasehold improvements Lesser of the lease term or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, ranging from 1 to 15 years Property and equipment, net, as of March 31, 2024 and 2023 consisted of (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 2023 Computer, equipment and software $ 965 $ 892 Buildings 376 369 Leasehold improvements 190 186 Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other 92 92 Land 67 66 Construction in progress 47 11 1,737 1,616 Less: accumulated depreciation (1,159) (1,067) Property and equipment, net $ 578 $ 549

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis	As of March 31, 2024 and 2023, 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 March 31, 2024 Quoted Prices in Significant Significant (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Balance Sheet Classification 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 $ — 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 $ —	Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using As of Quoted Prices in Significant Significant (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Balance Sheet Classification Assets Bank and time deposits $ 56 $ 56 $ — $ — Cash equivalents Money market funds 956 956 — — Cash equivalents Available-for-sale securities: Corporate bonds 113 — 113 — Short-term investments U.S. Treasury securities 80 80 — — Short-term investments U.S. agency securities 28 — 28 — Short-term investments and cash equivalents Commercial paper 66 — 66 — Short-term investments and cash equivalents Foreign government securities 11 — 11 — Short-term investments Asset-backed securities 37 — 37 — Short-term investments Certificates of deposit 14 — 14 — Short-term investments Foreign currency derivatives 29 — 29 — Other current assets and other assets Deferred compensation plan assets (a) 23 23 — — Other assets Total assets at fair value $ 1,413 $ 1,115 $ 298 $ — Liabilities Foreign currency derivatives $ 65 $ — $ 65 $ — Accrued and other current liabilities and other liabilities Deferred compensation plan liabilities (a) 24 24 — — Other liabilities Total liabilities at fair value $ 89 $ 24 $ 65 $ — (a) The Deferred Compensation Plan consists of various mutual funds. See Note 15 for additional information regarding our Deferred Compensation Plan.

Financial Instruments (Tables)

Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Financial Instruments (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2024
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Schedule of Short-Term Investments	Short-term investments consisted of the following as of March 31, 2024 and 2023 (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 As of March 31, 2023 Cost or Gross Unrealized Fair Cost or Gross Unrealized Fair Gains Losses Gains Losses Corporate bonds $ 130 $ — $ — $ 130 $ 114 $ — $ (1) $ 113 U.S. Treasury securities 95 — — 95 80 — — 80 U.S. agency securities 9 — — 9 25 — — 25 Commercial paper 66 — — 66 63 — — 63 Foreign government securities 8 — — 8 11 — — 11 Asset-backed securities 41 — — 41 37 — — 37 Certificates of deposit 13 — — 13 14 — — 14 Short-term investments $ 362 $ — $ — $ 362 $ 344 $ — $ (1) $ 343
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 March 31, 2024 and 2023 (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 As of March 31, 2023 Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Short-term investments Due within 1 year $ 231 $ 231 $ 267 $ 266 Due 1 year through 5 years 126 126 72 72 Due after 5 years 5 5 5 5 Short-term investments $ 362 $ 362 $ 344 $ 343

Derivative Financial Instrume_2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	Mar. 31, 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 March 31, 2024 As of March 31, 2023 Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value Asset Liability Asset Liability Forward contracts to purchase $ 413 $ 1 $ 4 $ 371 $ 2 $ 9 Forward contracts to sell $ 2,329 $ 24 $ 11 $ 2,255 $ 23 $ 46 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 March 31, 2024 As of March 31, 2023 Notional Amount Fair Value Notional Amount Fair Value Asset Liability Asset Liability Forward contracts to purchase $ 452 $ — $ 5 $ 504 $ 4 $ — Forward contracts to sell $ 419 $ 4 $ — $ 587 $ — $ 10
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	The effects of cash flow hedge accounting in our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 are as follows (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Net revenue Research and development Net revenue Research and development Net revenue Research and development Total amounts presented in our Consolidated Statements of Operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded $ 7,562 $ 2,420 $ 7,426 $ 2,328 $ 6,991 $ 2,186 Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges $ 56 $ (8) $ 185 $ (18) $ (14) $ 12 The effect of foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments in our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, was as follows (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Interest and other income (expense), net Total amounts presented in our Consolidated Statements of Operations in which the effects of balance sheet hedges are recorded $ 71 $ (6) $ (48) Gains (losses) on foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments $ 12 $ (29) $ 21

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	Mar. 31, 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 fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 are as follows (in millions): Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Total Balances as of March 31, 2021 $ — $ (29) $ (21) $ (50) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (3) 74 (8) 63 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — 2 — 2 Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (3) 76 (8) 65 Balances as of March 31, 2022 $ (3) $ 47 $ (29) $ 15 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 1 133 (50) 84 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 1 (167) — (166) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 2 (34) (50) (82) Balances as of March 31, 2023 $ (1) $ 13 $ (79) $ (67) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 1 45 (3) 43 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (48) — (48) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 1 (3) (3) (5) Balances as of March 31, 2024 $ — $ 10 $ (82) $ (72)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 were as follows (in millions): Statement of Operations Classification Amount Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 (Gains) losses on available-for-sale securities: Interest and other income (expense), net $ — $ 1 $ — Total, net of tax — 1 — (Gains) losses on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges Net revenue (56) (185) 14 Research and development 8 18 (12) Total, net of tax (48) (167) 2 Total net (gain) loss reclassified, net of tax $ (48) $ (166) $ 2

Goodwill And Acquisition-Rela_2

Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
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 fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 are as follows (in millions): As of March 31, 2023 Activity Effects of Foreign Currency Translation As of March 31, 2024 Goodwill $ 5,748 $ — $ (1) $ 5,747 Accumulated impairment (368) — — (368) Total $ 5,380 $ — $ (1) $ 5,379	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 are as follows (in millions): As of March 31, 2022 Activity Effects of Foreign Currency Translation As of March 31, 2023 Goodwill $ 5,755 $ — $ (7) $ 5,748 Accumulated impairment (368) — — (368) Total $ 5,387 $ — $ (7) $ 5,380
Schedule Of Acquisition-Related Intangibles	Acquisition-related intangibles consisted of the following (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 As of March 31, 2023 Gross Accumulated Acquisition- Gross Accumulated Acquisition- Finite-lived acquisition-related intangibles Developed and core technology $ 1,025 $ (821) $ 204 $ 1,051 $ (754) $ 297 Trade names and trademarks 502 (306) 196 596 (285) 311 Registered user base and other intangibles 56 (56) — 56 (50) 6 Total finite-lived acquisition-related intangibles $ 1,583 $ (1,183) $ 400 $ 1,703 $ (1,089) $ 614 Indefinite-lived acquisition-related intangibles In-process research and development $ — $ — $ — $ 4 $ — $ 4 Total acquisition-related intangibles, net $ 1,583 $ (1,183) $ 400 $ 1,707 $ (1,089) $ 618
Schedule Of Amortization Of Intangible Assets	Amortization of intangibles, including impairments, for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 are classified in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Cost of revenue $ 76 $ 120 $ 133 Operating expenses 142 158 183 Restructuring — 66 — Total $ 218 $ 344 $ 316
Schedule Of Future Amortization Of Acquisition-Related Intangibles	As of March 31, 2024, future amortization of finite-lived acquisition-related intangibles that will be recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations is estimated as follows (in millions): Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2025 $ 107 2026 102 2027 83 2028 80 2029 28 Total $ 400

Royalties And Licenses (Tables)

Royalties And Licenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Royalties And Licenses (Tables)	Mar. 31, 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 March 31, 2024 2023 Other current assets $ 98 $ 105 Other assets 24 31 Royalty-related assets $ 122 $ 136
Schedule Of Royalty-Related Liabilities	The current and long-term portions of accrued royalties, included in accrued and other current liabilities and other liabilities, consisted of (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 2023 Accrued and other current liabilities $ 189 $ 208 Other liabilities 20 — Royalty-related liabilities $ 209 $ 208

Balance Sheet Details (Tables)

Balance Sheet Details (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Balance Sheet Details (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2024
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Useful Lives	Property and equipment, net, are stated at cost. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the following useful lives: Buildings 20 to 25 years Computer equipment and software 2 to 6 years Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other 3 to 5 years Leasehold improvements Lesser of the lease term or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, ranging from 1 to 15 years Property and equipment, net, as of March 31, 2024 and 2023 consisted of (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 2023 Computer, equipment and software $ 965 $ 892 Buildings 376 369 Leasehold improvements 190 186 Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other 92 92 Land 67 66 Construction in progress 47 11 1,737 1,616 Less: accumulated depreciation (1,159) (1,067) Property and equipment, net $ 578 $ 549
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	Accrued and other current liabilities as of March 31, 2024 and 2023 consisted of (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 2023 Accrued compensation and benefits $ 476 $ 436 Accrued royalties 189 208 Deferred net revenue (other) 59 103 Operating lease liabilities (See Note 13 ) 66 66 Other accrued expenses 286 382 Sales returns and price protection reserves 90 90 Accrued and other current liabilities $ 1,166 $ 1,285
Deferred Revenue, by Arrangement	Deferred net revenue as of March 31, 2024 and 2023, consisted of (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 2023 Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games) $ 1,814 $ 1,901 Deferred net revenue (other) 59 103 Deferred net revenue (noncurrent) 85 67 Total deferred net revenue $ 1,958 $ 2,071

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components Of Income Before Provision For (Benefit From) Income Taxes	The components of our income before provision for income taxes for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 are as follows (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Domestic $ 437 $ 315 $ 204 Foreign 1,152 1,011 877 Income before provision for income taxes $ 1,589 $ 1,326 $ 1,081
Provision For (Benefit From) Income Taxes	Provision for income taxes for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 consisted of (in millions): Current Deferred Total Year Ended March 31, 2024 Federal $ 138 $ 85 $ 223 State 20 9 29 Foreign 76 (12) 64 $ 234 $ 82 $ 316 Year Ended March 31, 2023 Federal $ 570 $ (339) $ 231 State 92 (76) 16 Foreign 75 202 277 $ 737 $ (213) $ 524 Year Ended March 31, 2022 Federal $ 203 $ (190) $ 13 State 36 (26) 10 Foreign 381 (112) 269 $ 620 $ (328) $ 292
Schedule Of Differences Between Statutory Tax Rate And Effective Tax Rate	The differences between the statutory tax rate and our effective tax rate, expressed as a percentage of income before provision for income taxes, for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 were as follows: Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Statutory federal tax expense rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % State taxes, net of federal benefit 1.1 % 1.1 % 1.9 % Differences between statutory rate and foreign effective tax rate 2.9 % 7.6 % 6.8 % Excess tax benefit from equity compensation (0.3) % (0.3) % (1.2) % Research and development credits (2.4) % (3.0) % (2.8) % Swiss valuation allowance (0.3) % 8.9 % 2.7 % Effect of change in enacted tax rate (5.8) % — % — % Acquired IP intra-entity sales — % — % (5.9) % Non-deductible stock-based compensation 2.8 % 3.2 % 3.8 % Other 0.9 % 1.0 % 0.7 % Effective tax rate 19.9 % 39.5 % 27.0 %
Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities	The components of net deferred tax assets, as of March 31, 2024 and 2023 consisted of (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 2023 Deferred tax assets: Accruals, reserves and other expenses $ 200 $ 197 Tax credit carryforwards 222 218 Research and development capitalization 375 461 Stock-based compensation 41 39 Net operating loss and capital loss carryforwards 403 371 Swiss intra-entity tax asset 1,618 1,665 Total 2,859 2,951 Valuation allowance (464) (446) Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 2,395 2,505 Deferred tax liabilities: Amortization and depreciation (10) (41) Other (6) (3) Total (16) (44) Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance and deferred tax liabilities $ 2,379 $ 2,461
Schedule Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of unrecognized tax benefits is summarized as follows (in millions): Balance as of March 31, 2021 $ 584 Increases in unrecognized tax benefits related to prior year tax positions 5 Decreases in unrecognized tax benefits related to prior year tax positions (21) Increases in unrecognized tax benefits related to current year tax positions 139 Decreases in unrecognized tax benefits related to settlements with taxing authorities (50) Reductions in unrecognized tax benefits due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations (18) Changes in unrecognized tax benefits due to foreign currency translation (3) Balance as of March 31, 2022 636 Increases in unrecognized tax benefits related to current year tax positions 245 Decreases in unrecognized tax benefits related to settlements with taxing authorities (2) Reductions in unrecognized tax benefits due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations (6) Changes in unrecognized tax benefits due to foreign currency translation (6) Balance as of March 31, 2023 867 Increases in unrecognized tax benefits related to prior year tax positions 14 Decreases in unrecognized tax benefits related to prior year tax positions (173) Increases in unrecognized tax benefits related to current year tax positions 97 Reductions in unrecognized tax benefits due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations (2) Changes in unrecognized tax benefits due to foreign currency translation 1 Balance as of March 31, 2024 $ 804

Financing Arrangement (Tables)

Financing Arrangement (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Financing Arrangement (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Carrying Values Of Liability and Equity Components of Senior Notes	The carrying and fair values of the Senior Notes are as follows (in millions): As of March 31, 2024 As of March 31, 2023 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) (6) Unamortized debt issuance costs (13) (14) Net carrying value of Senior Notes $ 1,882 $ 1,880 Fair value of Senior Notes (Level 2) $ 1,515 $ 1,540
Schedule Of Interest Expense Related To Notes	The following table summarizes our interest expense recognized for fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022 that is included in interest and other income (expense), net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Amortization of debt discount $ — $ (1) $ (1) Amortization of debt issuance costs (2) (2) (2) Coupon interest expense (55) (55) (55) Other interest expense (1) — — Total interest expense $ (58) $ (58) $ (58)

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Leases (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]
Lease, Cost	The components of lease expenses for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 are as follows (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Operating lease costs $ 80 $ 138 $ 98 Variable lease costs 31 22 21 Short-term lease costs 1 7 2 Total lease expense $ 112 $ 167 $ 121 During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, we recorded accelerated amortization of certain ROU Assets of $34 million within the operating lease costs and accelerated deprecation of property, plant and equipment for $10 million as part of our 2023 Restructuring Plan. See Note 8 — Restructuring Activities for additional information. Supplemental cash and noncash information related to our operating leases for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 are as follows (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liability $ 74 $ 97 $ 97 ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations $ 37 $ 97 $ 150 Weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate at March 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows: At March 31, 2024 At March 31, 2023 Lease term 7.1 years 7.5 years Discount rate 3.6 % 3.3 %
AssetsandLiabilitiesLesseeTableTextBlock	Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (in millions): As of March 31, Balance Sheet Classification 2024 2023 Operating lease ROU assets $ 243 $ 276 Other assets Operating lease liabilities $ 66 $ 66 Accrued and other current liabilities Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 248 277 Other liabilities Total operating lease liabilities $ 314 $ 343
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity	Future minimum lease payments under operating leases as of March 31, 2024 were as follows (in millions): Fiscal Years Ending March 31, 2025 $ 74 2026 61 2027 46 2028 37 2029 26 Thereafter 112 Total future lease payments 356 Less imputed interest (42) Total operating lease liabilities $ 314

Commitments And Contingencies (

Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Minimum Contractual Obligations	The following table summarizes our minimum contractual obligations as of March 31, 2024 (in millions): Fiscal Years Ending March 31, Total 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Thereafter Unrecognized commitments Developer/licensor commitments $ 1,948 $ 343 $ 473 $ 476 $ 216 $ 210 $ 230 Marketing commitments 1,364 247 276 280 199 111 251 Senior Notes interest 725 49 54 36 36 36 514 Operating lease imputed interest 42 10 8 6 5 4 9 Operating leases not yet commenced 98 6 8 8 8 8 60 Other purchase obligations 436 215 160 49 10 2 — Total unrecognized commitments 4,613 870 979 855 474 371 1,064 Recognized commitments Senior Notes principal and interest 1,906 6 400 — — — 1,500 Operating leases 314 64 53 40 32 22 103 Transition Tax and other taxes 13 6 7 — — — — Total recognized commitments 2,233 76 460 40 32 22 1,603 Total Commitments $ 6,846 $ 946 $ 1,439 $ 895 $ 506 $ 393 $ 2,667

Stock-Based Compensation And Em

Stock-Based Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule Of Assumptions Used In The Black-Scholes Valuation Model	The estimated assumptions used in the Black-Scholes valuation model to value our ESPP purchase rights were as follows: ESPP Purchase Rights Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Risk-free interest rate 5.0 - 5.5% 3.1 - 5.0% 0.1% - 1.1% Expected volatility 19 - 24% 27 - 31% 25 - 30% Weighted-average volatility 23% 29% 27% Expected term 6 - 12 months 6 - 12 months 6 - 12 months Expected dividends 0.8% 0.8 % 0.6 %
Schedule Of Assumptions Used In Monte-Carlo Simulation Model	The assumptions used in the Monte-Carlo simulation model to value our market-based restricted stock units were as follows: Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Risk-free interest rate 4.4% 3.3 % 0.4% Expected volatility 25 - 59% 33 - 56% 24 - 76% Weighted-average volatility 39% 43% 40% Expected dividends None None None
Disclosure Of Stock-Based Compensation Arrangements By Stock-Based Payment Award	The following table summarizes our stock option activity for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024: Options Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate Outstanding as of March 31, 2023 121 $ 40.43 Granted 3 131.04 Exercised (112) 40.49 Forfeited, cancelled or expired — — Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 12 $ 64.00 3.95 $ 1 Vested and expected to vest 12 $ 64.00 3.95 $ 1 Exercisable as of March 31, 2024 12 $ 64.00 3.95 $ 1 Restricted Weighted- Outstanding as of March 31, 2023 7,502 $ 128.54 Granted 4,798 129.30 Vested (4,015) 129.71 Forfeited or cancelled (805) 129.37 Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 7,480 $ 128.31 The following table summarizes our performance-based restricted stock unit activity, presented with the maximum number of shares that could potentially vest, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024: Performance- Weighted- Outstanding as of March 31, 2023 557 $ 130.03 Granted 682 128.66 Vested (73) 127.98 Forfeited or cancelled (330) 128.74 Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 836 $ 129.60 The following table summarizes our market-based restricted stock unit activity, presented with the maximum number of shares that could potentially vest, for the year ended March 31, 2024 : Market-Based Weighted- Outstanding as of March 31, 2023 822 $ 149.98 Granted 143 152.92 Vested (50) 125.62 Forfeited or cancelled (561) 141.20 Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 354 $ 168.53
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Activity	The following table summarizes our ESPP activity for fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022: Shares Issued Exercise Prices for Purchase Rights Weighted-Average Fair Values of Purchase Rights Fiscal Year 2022 0.6 $113.39 - $118.14 $ 35.94 Fiscal Year 2023 0.7 $96.34 - $111.86 $ 33.91 Fiscal Year 2024 0.8 $94.96 - $102.58 $ 30.82
Schedule Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense By Statement Of Operations	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 Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Cost of revenue $ 8 $ 7 $ 6 Research and development 418 367 356 Marketing and sales 52 59 54 General and administrative 106 115 112 Stock-based compensation expense $ 584 $ 548 $ 528
Shares Repurchased and Retired	The following table summarizes total shares repurchased during fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022: November 2020 Program August 2022 Program Total (In millions) Shares Amount Shares Amount (a) Shares Amount Fiscal Year 2022 9.5 $ 1,300 — $ — 9.5 $ 1,300 Fiscal Year 2023 5.1 $ 650 5.3 $ 645 10.4 $ 1,295 Fiscal Year 2024 — $ — 10.0 $ 1,300 10.0 $ 1,300 (a) Amount excludes excise taxes. Accrued excise taxes are included in accrued and other current liabilities and additional paid-in capital on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Interest And Other Income (Ex_2

Interest And Other Income (Expense), Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Interest And Other Income (Expense), Net (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2024
Interest and Other Income [Abstract]
Schedule Of Interest And Other Income (Expense), Net	Interest and other income (expense), net, for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 consisted of (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Interest expense $ (58) $ (58) $ (58) Interest income 126 49 4 Net gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions (10) 31 (22) Net gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts 12 (29) 21 Other income (expense), net 1 1 7 Interest and other income (expense), net $ 71 $ (6) $ (48)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Computation Of Basic Earnings And Diluted 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. Year Ended March 31, (In millions, except per share amounts) 2024 2023 2022 Net income $ 1,273 $ 802 $ 789 Shares used to compute earnings per share: Weighted-average common stock outstanding — basic 270 277 284 Dilutive potential common shares related to stock award plans 2 1 2 Weighted-average common stock outstanding — diluted 272 278 286 Earnings per share: Basic $ 4.71 $ 2.90 $ 2.78 Diluted $ 4.68 $ 2.88 $ 2.76

Segment and Revenue Informati_2

Segment and Revenue Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Segment and Revenue Information (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue	Information about our total net revenue by timing of recognition for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 is presented below (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Net revenue by timing of recognition Revenue recognized at a point in time $ 2,563 $ 2,389 $ 2,326 Revenue recognized over time 4,999 5,037 4,665 Net revenue $ 7,562 $ 7,426 $ 6,991
Net Revenue By Revenue Composition	Information about our total net revenue by composition for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 is presented below (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Net revenue by composition Full game downloads $ 1,343 $ 1,262 $ 1,282 Packaged goods 672 675 711 Full game 2,015 1,937 1,993 Live services and other 5,547 5,489 4,998 Net revenue $ 7,562 $ 7,426 $ 6,991
Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform	Information about our total net revenue by platform for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 is presented below (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Platform net revenue Console $ 4,632 $ 4,443 $ 4,400 PC and other 1,717 1,729 1,532 Mobile 1,213 1,254 1,059 Net revenue $ 7,562 $ 7,426 $ 6,991
Net Revenue By Geographic Area	Information about our operations in North America and internationally for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 is presented below (in millions): Year Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2022 Net revenue from unaffiliated customers North America $ 3,001 $ 3,151 $ 3,039 International 4,561 4,275 3,952 Net revenue $ 7,562 $ 7,426 $ 6,991
Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Area	As of March 31, 2024 2023 Long-lived assets North America $ 420 $ 445 International 158 104 Total $ 578 $ 549

Restructuring Activities (Table

Restructuring Activities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Restructuring Activities (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Costs	Restructuring activities as of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 was as follows (in millions): Fiscal 2024 Restructuring Fiscal 2023 Restructuring Licensor Commitments (a) Workforce (a) Office Space Reductions (b) Acquisition-Related Intangibles Impairments and Other Charges (a) Workforce (a) Office Space Reductions (b) Total Charges to operations $ — $ — $ — $ 68 $ 43 $ 44 $ 155 Charges settled in cash — — — — (10) — (10) Non-cash items — — — (66) — (44) (110) Liability as of March 31, 2023 $ — $ — $ — $ 2 $ 33 $ — $ 35 Charges to operations 30 29 2 — 3 — 64 Charges settled in cash (17) (5) — (2) (36) — (60) Non-cash items (13) — (2) — — — (15) Liability as of March 31, 2024 $ — $ 24 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 24 (a) Charges are recorded within Restructuring in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. (b) Charges are recorded within General and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Summary of Significant Accoun_4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Property, Plant, and Equipment Useful Lives (Details)	Mar. 31, 2024
Minimum \| Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	20 years
Minimum \| Computer equipment and software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	2 years
Minimum \| Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Minimum \| Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	1 year
Maximum \| Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	25 years
Maximum \| Computer equipment and software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	6 years
Maximum \| Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	5 years
Maximum \| Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	15 years

Summary of Significant Accoun_5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) segment customer	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) customer	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capitalized internal-use software	$ 93	$ 90
Number of reportable segments \| segment	1
Number of major customers \| customer	2	2
Cooperative advertising amount	$ 12	$ 37	$ 37
Advertising expense, net of vendor reimbursements	375	348	396
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions	(10)	31	(22)
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts	$ 12	$ (29)	$ 21
Revenue recognized at a point in time
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Percentage of sales price	75%
Revenue recognized over time
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Percentage of sales price	25%
Accounts Receivable \| Customer Concentration Risk \| Customer A
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	32%	32%
Accounts Receivable \| Customer Concentration Risk \| Customer B
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	27%	30%
Net revenue \| Customer Concentration Risk \| Sales Channel, Through Intermediary
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	80%	81%	77%
Net revenue \| Customer Concentration Risk \| Sales Channel, Directly to Consumer
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	59%	58%	60%
Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	2 years
Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	7 years

Fair Value Measurements (Fair V

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value	$ 1,525	$ 1,413
Total liabilities at fair value	51	89
Short-term investments	362	343
Corporate bonds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	130	113
U.S. Treasury securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	95	80
U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	9	25
Commercial paper
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	66	63
Foreign government securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	8	11
Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	41	37
Certificates of deposit
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	13	14
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1)
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value	1,221	1,115
Total liabilities at fair value	31	24
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value	304	298
Total liabilities at fair value	20	65
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value	0	0
Total liabilities at fair value	0	0
Cash equivalents \| Bank and time deposits \| Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, cash equivalents	58	56
Cash equivalents \| Money market funds \| Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, cash equivalents	1,038	956
Cash equivalents \| Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1) \| Bank and time deposits
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, cash equivalents	58	56
Cash equivalents \| Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1) \| Money market funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, cash equivalents	1,038	956
Cash equivalents \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) \| Bank and time deposits
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, cash equivalents	0	0
Cash equivalents \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) \| Money market funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, cash equivalents	0	0
Cash equivalents \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 \| Bank and time deposits
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, cash equivalents	0	0
Cash equivalents \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 \| Money market funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, cash equivalents	0	0
Short-term investments \| Corporate bonds \| Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	130	113
Short-term investments \| U.S. Treasury securities \| Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	95	80
Short-term investments \| U.S. agency securities \| Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	9
Short-term investments \| Foreign government securities \| Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	8	11
Short-term investments \| Asset-backed securities \| Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Asset-backed securities	41	37
Short-term investments \| Certificates of deposit \| Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	13	14
Short-term investments \| Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1) \| Corporate bonds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments \| Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1) \| U.S. Treasury securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	95	80
Short-term investments \| Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1) \| U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0
Short-term investments \| Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1) \| Foreign government securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments \| Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1) \| Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Asset-backed securities	0	0
Short-term investments \| Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1) \| Certificates of deposit
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) \| Corporate bonds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	130	113
Short-term investments \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) \| U.S. Treasury securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) \| U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	9
Short-term investments \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) \| Foreign government securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	8	11
Short-term investments \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) \| Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Asset-backed securities	41	37
Short-term investments \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) \| Certificates of deposit
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	13	14
Short-term investments \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 \| Corporate bonds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 \| U.S. Treasury securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 \| U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0
Short-term investments \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 \| Foreign government securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 \| Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Asset-backed securities	0	0
Short-term investments \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 \| Certificates of deposit
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments and cash equivalents \| U.S. agency securities \| Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments		28
Short-term investments and cash equivalents \| Commercial paper \| Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	74	66
Short-term investments and cash equivalents \| Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1) \| U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments		0
Short-term investments and cash equivalents \| Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1) \| Commercial paper
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	0
Short-term investments and cash equivalents \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) \| U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments		28
Short-term investments and cash equivalents \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) \| Commercial paper
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	74	66
Short-term investments and cash equivalents \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 \| U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments		0
Short-term investments and cash equivalents \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 \| Commercial paper
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	0
Other current assets and other assets \| Foreign currency derivatives \| Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, foreign currency derivatives	29	29
Other current assets and other assets \| Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1) \| Foreign currency derivatives
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, foreign currency derivatives	0	0
Other current assets and other assets \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) \| Foreign currency derivatives
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, foreign currency derivatives	29	29
Other current assets and other assets \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 \| Foreign currency derivatives
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, foreign currency derivatives	0	0
Other assets \| Deferred compensation plan assets \| Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities	30	23
Other assets \| Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1) \| Deferred compensation plan assets
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities	30	23
Other assets \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) \| Deferred compensation plan assets
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities	0	0
Other assets \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 \| Deferred compensation plan assets
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities	0	0
Accrued and other current liabilities and other liabilities \| Foreign currency derivatives \| Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, foreign currency derivatives, liabilities	20	65
Accrued and other current liabilities and other liabilities \| Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1)
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, foreign currency derivatives, liabilities		0
Accrued and other current liabilities and other liabilities \| Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1) \| Foreign currency derivatives
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, foreign currency derivatives, liabilities	0
Accrued and other current liabilities and other liabilities \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) \| Foreign currency derivatives
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, foreign currency derivatives, liabilities	20	65
Accrued and other current liabilities and other liabilities \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, foreign currency derivatives, liabilities		0
Accrued and other current liabilities and other liabilities \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 \| Foreign currency derivatives
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, foreign currency derivatives, liabilities	0
Other liabilities \| Deferred compensation plan liabilities \| Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities	31	24
Other liabilities \| Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1) \| Deferred compensation plan liabilities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities	31	24
Other liabilities \| Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) \| Deferred compensation plan liabilities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities	0	0
Other liabilities \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 \| Deferred compensation plan liabilities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities	$ 0	$ 0

Financial Instruments - Narrati

Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,900	$ 2,424	$ 2,732	$ 5,260

Financial Instruments - Fair Va

Financial Instruments - Fair Value Of Short-Term Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Short-term investments, Amortized Cost	$ 362	$ 344
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	(1)
Short-term investments, Fair Value	362	343
Corporate bonds
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Short-term investments, Amortized Cost	130	114
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	(1)
Short-term investments, Fair Value	130	113
U.S. Treasury securities
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Short-term investments, Amortized Cost	95	80
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Short-term investments, Fair Value	95	80
U.S. Agency Securities [Member]
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Short-term investments, Amortized Cost	9	25
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Short-term investments, Fair Value	9	25
Commercial paper
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Short-term investments, Amortized Cost	66	63
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Short-term investments, Fair Value	66	63
Foreign government securities
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Short-term investments, Amortized Cost	8	11
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Short-term investments, Fair Value	8	11
Asset-backed securities
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Short-term investments, Amortized Cost	41	37
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Short-term investments, Fair Value	41	37
Certificates of deposit
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Short-term investments, Amortized Cost	13	14
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Short-term investments, Fair Value	$ 13	$ 14

Financial Instruments - Fair _2

Financial Instruments - Fair Value Of Short-Term Investments By Stated Maturity Date Schedule (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Due in 1 year or less, Amortized Cost	$ 231	$ 267
Due in 1 year or less, Fair Value	231	266
Due 1 year through 5 years, Amortized Cost	126	72
Due 1 year through 5 years, Fair Value	126	72
Due after 5 years, Amortized Cost	5	5
Due after 5 years, Fair Value	5	5
Short-term investments, Amortized Cost	362	344
Short-term investments, Fair Value	$ 362	$ 343

Derivative Financial Instrume_3

Derivative Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details)	12 Months Ended
Derivative Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details)	Mar. 31, 2024
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures
Foreign currency forward and option contracts maximum maturity period	18 months
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures
Foreign currency forward and option contracts maximum maturity period	3 months

Derivative Financial Instrume_4

Derivative Financial Instruments - Gross Notional Amounts and Fair Values for Currency Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Forward contracts to purchase
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures
Fair value of foreign currency contracts outstanding, Assets	$ 1	$ 2
Fair value of foreign currency contracts outstanding, Liabilities	4	9
Forward contracts to sell
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures
Fair value of foreign currency contracts outstanding, Assets	24	23
Fair value of foreign currency contracts outstanding, Liabilities	11	46
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Forward contracts to purchase
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures
Notional Amount	413	371
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Forward contracts to sell
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures
Notional Amount	2,329	2,255
United States Dollar \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Forward contracts to purchase
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures
Notional Amount	452	504
United States Dollar \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Forward contracts to sell
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures
Notional Amount	419	587
Balance Sheet Hedging \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Forward contracts to purchase
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures
Derivative asset, current	0	4
Derivative liability, current	5	0
Balance Sheet Hedging \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Forward contracts to sell
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures
Derivative asset, current	4	0
Derivative liability, current	$ 0	$ 10

Derivative Financial Instrume_5

Derivative Financial Instruments - Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative, Non-Designated Hedging Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 7,562	$ 7,426	$ 6,991
Research and development	2,420	2,328	2,186
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	71	(6)	(48)
Net revenue
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax	56	185	(14)
Research and development
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax	(8)	(18)	12
Interest and other income (expense), net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) on derivative instruments	$ 12	$ (29)	$ 21

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning balance	$ (67)	$ 15	$ (50)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	43	84	63
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(48)	(166)	2
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(5)	(82)	65
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), ending balance	(72)	(67)	15
Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning balance	(1)	(3)	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	1	1	(3)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	1	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1	2	(3)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), ending balance	0	(1)	(3)
Unrealized Net Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning balance	13	47	(29)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	45	133	74
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(48)	(167)	2
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(3)	(34)	76
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), ending balance	10	13	47
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning balance	(79)	(29)	(21)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(3)	(50)	(8)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0		0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(3)	(50)	(8)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), ending balance	$ (82)	$ (79)	$ (29)

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_4

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Effects on net income of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ (48)	$ (166)	$ 2
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	1	0
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities \| Interest and other income (expense), net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	0	1	0
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(48)	(167)	2
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments \| Net revenue
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(56)	(185)	14
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments \| Research and development
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 8	$ 18	$ (12)

Goodwill And Acquisition-Rela_3

Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net - Schedule Of Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 5,748	$ 5,755
Accumulated impairment, beginning balance	(368)	(368)
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	5,380	5,387
Goodwill acquired	0	0
Effects of foreign currency translation	(1)	(7)
Goodwill, ending balance	5,747	5,748
Accumulated impairment, ending balance	(368)	(368)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	$ 5,379	$ 5,380

Goodwill And Acquisition-Rela_4

Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net - Schedule Of Acquisition-Related Intangibles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Finite-lived acquisition-related intangibles
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 1,583	$ 1,703
Accumulated Amortization	(1,183)	(1,089)
Total	400	614
Indefinite-lived acquisition-related intangibles
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)	1,583	1,707
Acquisition-related intangibles, net	400	618
Developed and core technology
Finite-lived acquisition-related intangibles
Gross Carrying Amount	1,025	1,051
Accumulated Amortization	(821)	(754)
Total	204	297
Trade names and trademarks
Finite-lived acquisition-related intangibles
Gross Carrying Amount	502	596
Accumulated Amortization	(306)	(285)
Total	196	311
Registered user base and other intangibles
Finite-lived acquisition-related intangibles
Gross Carrying Amount	56	56
Accumulated Amortization	(56)	(50)
Total	0	6
In-process research and development
Indefinite-lived acquisition-related intangibles
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	$ 0	$ 4

Goodwill and Acquisition-Rela_5

Goodwill and Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net - Schedule Of Amortization Of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization and impairment of intangibles	$ 142	$ 158	$ 183
Cost of revenue
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization and impairment of intangibles	76	120	133
Operating expenses
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization and impairment of intangibles	142	158	183
Restructuring
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization and impairment of intangibles	0	66	0
Total amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization and impairment of intangibles	$ 218	$ 344	$ 316

Goodwill And Acquisition-Rela_6

Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges	$ 70	$ 106	$ 45
Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	7 years
Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life	2 years
Weighted Average
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life	4 years 1 month 6 days	4 years 9 months 18 days
Restructuring
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges		$ 66
Operating expenses
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges	$ 53	28	34
Cost of revenue
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges	$ 17	$ 12	$ 11

Goodwill And Acquisition-Rela_7

Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net - Schedule Of Future Amortization Of Acquisition-Related Intangibles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2025	$ 107
2026	102
2027	83
2028	80
2029	28
Total	$ 400	$ 614

Royalties And Licenses - Narrat

Royalties And Licenses - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Royalties And Licenses [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges	$ 70	$ 106	$ 45
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation	4,613
Licensor Commitments
Royalties And Licenses [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges	$ 30	$ 0	$ 0

Royalties and Licenses - Schedu

Royalties and Licenses - Schedule Of Royalty-Related Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Royalties And Licenses [Line Items]
Royalty-related assets	$ 122	$ 136
Other current assets and other assets
Royalties And Licenses [Line Items]
Royalty-related assets	98	105
Other assets
Royalties And Licenses [Line Items]
Royalty-related assets	$ 24	$ 31

Royalties and Licenses - Sche_2

Royalties and Licenses - Schedule Of Royalty-Related Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Royalty-Related Liabilities [Line Items]
Royalty-related liabilities	$ 209	$ 208
Accrued royalties
Royalty-Related Liabilities [Line Items]
Royalty-related liabilities	189	208
Other liabilities
Royalty-Related Liabilities [Line Items]
Royalty-related liabilities	$ 20	$ 0

Balance Sheet Details - Propert

Balance Sheet Details - Property And Equipment, Net Schedule (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 1,737	$ 1,616
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,159)	(1,067)
Property and equipment, net	578	549
Computer equipment and software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	965	892
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	376	369
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	190	186
Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	92	92
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	67	66
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 47	$ 11

Balance Sheet Details - Narrati

Balance Sheet Details - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 196	$ 193	$ 162
Deferred revenue, revenue recognized	1,987	$ 2,176
Total deferred revenue
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	$ 1,958

Balance Sheet Details - Accrued

Balance Sheet Details - Accrued And Other Current Liabilities Schedule (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Accrued compensation and benefits	$ 476	$ 436
Accrued royalties	189	208
Deferred net revenue (other)	59	103
Operating lease liabilities (See Note 13)	66	66
Other accrued expenses	286	382
Sales returns and price protection reserves	90	90
Accrued Liabilities, Current	$ 1,166	$ 1,285
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Accrued Liabilities, Current	Accrued Liabilities, Current

Balance Sheet Details - Deferre

Balance Sheet Details - Deferred Net Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements [Line Items]
Deferred revenue, current	$ 1,814	$ 1,901
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements [Line Items]
Deferred revenue, current	1,814	1,901
Deferred net revenue (other)
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements [Line Items]
Deferred revenue, current	59	103
Deferred net revenue (noncurrent)
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements [Line Items]
Deferred revenue, noncurrent	85	67
Total deferred net revenue
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements [Line Items]
Deferred revenue	$ 1,958	$ 2,071

Balance Sheet Details - Remaini

Balance Sheet Details - Remaining Performance Obligations (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Total deferred revenue
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount	$ 1,958

Income Taxes - Narrative (Detai

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income tax expense (benefit), continuing operations, adjustment of deferred tax (asset) liability	$ 92	$ 118
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, percent	19.90%	39.50%	27%
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 316	$ 524	$ 292
Net operating loss carryforwards	2,800
Net operating loss attributable to various acquired companies	91
Net operating loss attributable to Switzerland	2,600
Net operating loss attributable to U.S. federal	94
Tax credit carry forwards	8
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance	(464)	(446)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits	804	867	$ 636	$ 584
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	441
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest accrued	$ 82	54
Acquired IP intra-entity sales [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income tax expense (benefit)		64
Pro Forma
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, percent	29.50%
Non-US
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments	$ 1,100
Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation allowance decrease		$ 29
State [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Tax credit carry forwards	$ 204

Income Taxes - Components Of Lo

Income Taxes - Components Of Loss Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Domestic	$ 437	$ 315	$ 204
Foreign	1,152	1,011	877
Income before provision for income taxes	$ 1,589	$ 1,326	$ 1,081

Income Taxes - Provision For (B

Income Taxes - Provision For (Benefit From) Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal, Current	$ 138	$ 570	$ 203
State, Current	20	92	36
Foreign, Current	76	75	381
Total, Current	234	737	620
Federal, Deferred	85	(339)	(190)
State, Deferred	9	(76)	(26)
Foreign, Deferred	(12)	202	(112)
Total, Deferred	82	(213)	(328)
Total, Federal	223	231	13
Total, State	29	16	10
Total, Foreign	64	277	269
Total provision for (benefit from) income taxes	$ 316	$ 524	$ 292

Income Taxes - Schedule Of Diff

Income Taxes - Schedule Of Differences Between Statutory Tax Rate And Effective Tax Rate (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Statutory federal tax expense rate	21%	21%	21%
State taxes, net of federal benefit	1.10%	1.10%	1.90%
Differences between statutory rate and foreign effective tax rate	2.90%	7.60%	6.80%
Excess tax benefit from equity compensation	(0.30%)	(0.30%)	(1.20%)
Research and development credits	(2.40%)	(3.00%)	(2.80%)
Swiss valuation allowance	(0.30%)	8.90%	2.70%
Effect of change in enacted tax rate	(5.80%)	0%	0%
Acquired IP intra-entity sales	0%	0%	(5.90%)
Non-deductible stock-based compensation	2.80%	3.20%	3.80%
Other	0.90%	1%	0.70%
Effective tax rate	19.90%	39.50%	27%

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Ass

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Deferred tax assets:
Accruals, reserves and other expenses	$ 200	$ 197
Tax credit carryforwards	222	218
Research and development capitalization	375	461
Stock-based compensation	41	39
Net operating loss and capital loss carryforwards	403	371
Swiss intra-entity tax asset	1,618	1,665
Total	2,859	2,951
Valuation allowance	(464)	(446)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	2,395	2,505
Deferred tax liabilities:
Amortization and depreciation	(10)	(41)
Other	(6)	(3)
Total	(16)	(44)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance and deferred tax liabilities	$ 2,379	$ 2,461

Income Taxes - Schedule Of Unre

Income Taxes - Schedule Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance	$ 867	$ 636	$ 584
Increases in unrecognized tax benefits related to prior year tax positions	14		5
Decreases in unrecognized tax benefits related to prior year tax positions	(173)		(21)
Increases in unrecognized tax benefits related to current year tax positions	97	245	139
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities		(2)	(50)
Reductions in unrecognized tax benefits due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations	(2)	(6)	(18)
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits due to foreign currency translation	1	(6)	(3)
Unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance	$ 804	$ 867	$ 636

Financing Arrangement - Carryin

Financing Arrangement - Carrying Values Of Liability And Equity Components Of Notes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Feb. 11, 2021	Feb. 24, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net carrying value of Senior Notes	$ 1,882	$ 1,880
2026 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	400	400		$ 400
2031 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	750	750	$ 750
2051 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	750	750	750
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	1,900	1,900
Unaccreted discount	(5)	(6)	6	1
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(13)	(14)	$ (16)	$ (4)
Fair value of Senior Notes (Level 2)	$ 1,515	$ 1,540

Financing Arrangement - Senior

Financing Arrangement - Senior Notes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 11, 2021	Feb. 29, 2016	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Feb. 24, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net of issuance costs	$ 1,478	$ 395
2026 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			$ 400	$ 400	$ 400
Contractual interest rate of 0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016					4.80%
Effective interest rate					4.97%
Debt instrument, convertible, remaining discount amortization period			1 year 10 months 24 days
2031 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 750		$ 750	750
Contractual interest rate of 0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016	1.85%
Effective interest rate	1.98%
Debt instrument, convertible, remaining discount amortization period			6 years 10 months 24 days
2051 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 750		$ 750	750
Contractual interest rate of 0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016	2.95%
Effective interest rate	3.04%
Debt instrument, convertible, remaining discount amortization period			26 years 10 months 24 days
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			$ 1,900	1,900
Unaccreted discount	$ 6		(5)	(6)	$ 1
Debt issuance costs, net	$ (16)		$ (13)	$ (14)	$ (4)
Debt instrument, redemption price, percentage			100%
Change of control repurchase event
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, redemption price, percentage			101%

Financing Arrangement - Line of

Financing Arrangement - Line of Credit Facility (Details) - Revolving Credit Facility - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	May 22, 2023	Mar. 22, 2023
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 500
Option to request additional commitments on credit facility		$ 500
Debt instrument, fee amount	$ 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	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization of debt discount	$ 0	$ (1)	$ (1)
Amortization of debt issuance costs	(2)	(2)	(2)
Coupon interest expense	(55)	(55)	(55)
Other interest expense	(1)	0	0
Total interest expense	$ (58)	$ (58)	$ (58)

Leases - Narrative (Details)

Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, operating lease, remaining lease term		13 years
Lessor, operating lease, lease not yet commenced, assumption and judgment, value of underlying asset, amount		$ 98
Lessee, operating lease, lease not yet commenced, term of contract		12 years
2023 Restructuring Plan
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating lease, right-of-use asset, amortization expense	$ 34
Restructuring and related cost, accelerated depreciation	$ 10

Leases - Components of Lease Ex

Leases - Components of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease costs	$ 80	$ 138	$ 98
Variable lease costs	31	22	21
Short-term lease costs	1	7	2
Total lease expense	$ 112	$ 167	$ 121

Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow

Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liability	$ 74	$ 97	$ 97
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations	$ 37	$ 97	$ 150

Leases - Weighted Average Remai

Leases - Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Details)	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]
Lease term	7 years 1 month 6 days	7 years 6 months
Discount rate	3.60%	3.30%

Leases - Operating Lease ROU As

Leases - Operating Lease ROU Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other assets	Other assets
Operating lease ROU assets	$ 243	$ 276
Operating lease liabilities (See Note 13)	$ 66	$ 66
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other liabilities	Other liabilities
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	$ 248	$ 277
Total operating lease liabilities	$ 314	$ 343

Leases - Future Minimum Lease P

Leases - Future Minimum Lease Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]
2025	$ 74
2026	61
2027	46
2028	37
2029	26
Thereafter	112
Total future lease payments	356
Less imputed interest	(42)
Total operating lease liabilities	$ 314	$ 343

Commitments And Contingencies -

Commitments And Contingencies - Minimum Contractual Obligations (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Long Term Purchase Commitments
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation	$ 4,613
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in next rolling twelve months	870
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year two	979
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year three	855
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year four	474
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year five	371
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling after year five	1,064
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation	2,233
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in next rolling twelve months	76
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year two	460
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year three	40
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year four	32
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year five	22
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling after year five	1,603
Total unconditional purchase obligation, balance sheet amount	6,846
Total unconditional purchase obligation balance sheet amount one year after fiscal year end	946
Total unconditional purchase obligation, balance sheet amount, two years after fiscal year end	1,439
Total unconditional purchase obligation, balance sheet amount, three years after fiscal year end	895
Total unconditional purchase obligation balance sheet amount four years after fiscal year end	506
Total unconditional purchase obligation, balance sheet amount, five years after fiscal year end	393
Total unconditional purchase obligation, balance sheet amount thereafter	2,667
Developer/licensor commitments
Long Term Purchase Commitments
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation	1,948
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in next rolling twelve months	343
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year two	473
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year three	476
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year four	216
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year five	210
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling after year five	230
Marketing commitments
Long Term Purchase Commitments
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation	1,364
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in next rolling twelve months	247
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year two	276
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year three	280
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year four	199
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year five	111
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling after year five	251
Senior Notes interest
Long Term Purchase Commitments
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation	725
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in next rolling twelve months	49
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year two	54
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	514
Operating lease imputed interest
Long Term Purchase Commitments
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation	42
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in next rolling twelve months	10
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year two	8
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year three	6
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year four	5
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year five	4
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling after year five	9
Operating leases
Long Term Purchase Commitments
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation	98
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in next rolling twelve months	6
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year two	8
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year three	8
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year four	8
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year five	8
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling after year five	60
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation	314
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in next rolling twelve months	64
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year two	53
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year three	40
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year four	32
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year five	22
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling after year five	103
Other purchase obligations
Long Term Purchase Commitments
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation	436
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in next rolling twelve months	215
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year two	160
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year three	49
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year four	10
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year five	2
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling after year five	0
Senior Notes principal and interest
Long Term Purchase Commitments
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation	1,906
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in next rolling twelve months	6
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year two	400
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
Transition Tax and other taxes
Long Term Purchase Commitments
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation	13
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in next rolling twelve months	6
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year two	7
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year three	0
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year four	0
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling year five	0
Recorded unconditional purchase obligation, due in rolling after year five	$ 0

Commitments And Contingencies_2

Commitments And Contingencies - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax obligations	$ 490

Stock-Based Compensation And _2

Stock-Based Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans - Narrative (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) plan $ / shares shares	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares	May 22, 2024 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Nov. 04, 2020 USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of equity incentive plans \| plan	2
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, expiration period	10 years
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	$ 82	$ (213)	$ (328)
Deferred compensation plan assets	30	23
Deferred compensation liability, classified, noncurrent	31	24
Deferred compensation arrangement with individual, contributions by employer	39	42	41
November 2020 Program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount					$ 2,600
August 2022 Program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount						$ 2,600
May 2024 Repurchase Program \| Subsequent Event
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount				$ 5,000
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	$ 79	72	68
Vesting Year3 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Cliff vesting period	35 months
Vesting Year4 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Cliff vesting period	4 years
2019 Equity Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage allowed of exercise price of stock options compared to fair market value on date of grant	100%
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, number of shares available for grant (in shares) \| shares	15.9
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, exercises in period, intrinsic value	$ 10	$ 15	$ 8
Restricted Stock Rights
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, number of shares available for grant (in shares) \| shares	11.1
Reduction in shares available per grant of stock right (in shares)	1.43
Granted \| $ / shares	$ 129.30	$ 126.41	$ 136.78
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments other than options, vested in period, fair value	$ 519	$ 460	$ 457
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition	1 year 8 months 12 days
Restricted Stock Rights (including Glu's related grant) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted \| $ / shares	$ 129.30
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted \| $ / shares	$ 128.66	$ 127.98	$ 140.48
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments other than options, vested in period, fair value	$ 11	$ 9	$ 38
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, compensation cost not yet recognized	$ 12
Market Based Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted \| $ / shares	$ 152.92	$ 176.70	$ 170.44
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments other than options, vested in period, fair value	$ 4	$ 12	$ 37
Measurement period of shares received at vesting based on total stock return measurement	3 years
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, compensation cost not yet recognized	$ 12
Employee Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted \| $ / shares	$ 30.82	$ 33.91	$ 35.94
Measurement period of shares received at vesting based on total stock return measurement	6 months
Minimum percentage that employees authorized for payroll deductions	2%
Maximum percentage that employees authorized for payroll deductions	10%
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, discount from market price, offering date	85%
Number of shares available for grant, employee stock purchase plans (in shares) \| shares	2.8
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, compensation cost not yet recognized	$ 734
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, compensation cost not yet recognized	$ 710
Maximum \| 2019 Equity Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, number of shares available for grant (in shares) \| shares	29.5
Maximum \| Performance Based Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage range of shares received at vesting based on total stock return measurement	200%
Maximum \| Market Based Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage range of shares received at vesting based on total stock return measurement	200%
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Measurement periods for performance based restricted stock	3 years
Minimum \| Performance Based Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage range of shares received at vesting based on total stock return measurement	0%
Minimum \| Market Based Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage range of shares received at vesting based on total stock return measurement	0%

Stock-Based Compensation And _3

Stock-Based Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Black Scholes Model Assumptions (Details) - Employee Stock	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate, minimum	5%	3.10%	0.10%
Risk-free interest rate, maximum	5.50%	5%	1.10%
Expected volatility, minimum	19%	27%	25%
Expected volatility, maximum	24%	31%	30%
Weighted-average volatility	23%	29%	27%
Expected dividends	0.80%	0.80%	0.60%
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected term	6 months	6 months	6 months
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected term	12 months	12 months	12 months

Stock-Based Compensation And _4

Stock-Based Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Monte Carlo Model Assumptions (Details) - Market Based Restricted Stock Units	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate	4.40%	3.30%	0.40%
Expected volatility, minimum	25%	33%	24%
Expected volatility, maximum	59%	56%	76%
Weighted-average volatility	39%	43%	40%

Stock-Based Compensation And _5

Stock-Based Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, options outstanding (in shares) \| shares	121
Granted (in shares) \| shares	3
Exercised (in shares) \| shares	(112)
Forfeited, cancelled or expired (in shares) \| shares	0
Ending balance, options outstanding (in shares) \| shares	12
Options, vested and expected to vest (in shares) \| shares	12
Options, exercisable (in shares) \| shares	12
Weighted-average exercise price of options outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 40.43
Weighted-average exercise price of options granted during period (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	131.04
Weighted-average exercise prices, exercised during period (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	40.49
Weighted-average exercise prices, forfeited, cancelled or expired during period (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	0
Weighted-average exercise price of options outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	64
Weighted-average exercise price of options vested and expected to vest (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	64
Weighted-average exercise price of options, exercisable (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 64
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options outstanding	3 years 11 months 12 days
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options vested and expected to vest	3 years 11 months 12 days
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options exercisable	3 years 11 months 12 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 And _6

Stock-Based Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Rights - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)	7,502
Granted (in shares)	4,798
Vested (in shares)	(4,015)
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares)	(805)
Ending balance (in shares)	7,480	7,502
Beginning balance, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 128.54
Granted	129.30	$ 126.41	$ 136.78
Vested	129.71
Forfeited or cancelled	129.37
Ending balance, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 128.31	$ 128.54

Stock-Based Compensation And _7

Stock-Based Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans - Summary of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Details) - Performance Based Restricted Stock Units - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)	557
Granted (in shares)	682
Vested (in shares)	(73)
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares)	(330)
Ending balance (in shares)	836	557
Beginning balance, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 130.03
Granted	128.66	$ 127.98	$ 140.48
Vested	127.98
Forfeited or cancelled	128.74
Ending balance, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 129.60	$ 130.03

Stock-Based Compensation And _8

Stock-Based Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans - Summary of Market-Based Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Details) - Market Based Restricted Stock Units - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)	822
Granted (in shares)	143
Vested (in shares)	(50)
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares)	(561)
Ending balance (in shares)	354	822
Beginning balance, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 149.98
Granted	152.92	$ 176.70	$ 170.44
Vested	125.62
Forfeited or cancelled	141.20
Ending balance, weighted average grant date fair value	$ 168.53	$ 149.98

Stock-Based Compensation And _9

Stock-Based Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans - Summary of ESPP Activity (Details) - Employee Stock - $ / shares shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Shares issued (in shares)	0.8	0.7	0.6
Weighted-Average Fair Values of Purchase Rights	$ 30.82	$ 33.91	$ 35.94
Minimum
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Exercise Prices for Purchase Rights	94.96	96.34	113.39
Maximum
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Exercise Prices for Purchase Rights	$ 102.58	$ 111.86	$ 118.14

Stock-Based Compensation And_10

Stock-Based Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans - Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 584	$ 548	$ 528
Cost of revenue
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	8	7	6
Research and development
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	418	367	356
Marketing and sales
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	52	59	54
General and administrative
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 106	$ 115	$ 112

Stock-Based Compensation And_11

Stock-Based Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans - Schedule of Stock Repurchase Program (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock repurchased and retired during period, value	$ 1,308	$ 1,295	$ 1,300
November 2020 Program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock repurchased and retired during period (in shares)	0	5.1	9.5
Stock repurchased and retired during period, value	$ 0	$ 650	$ 1,300
August 2022 Program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock repurchased and retired during period (in shares)	10	5.3	0
Stock repurchased and retired during period, value	$ 1,300	$ 645	$ 0
Total
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock repurchased and retired during period (in shares)	10	10.4	9.5
Stock repurchased and retired during period, value	$ 1,300	$ 1,295	$ 1,300

Interest And Other Income (Ex_3

Interest And Other Income (Expense), Net - Schedule Of Interest And Other Income (Expense), Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Interest and Other Income [Abstract]
Interest expense	$ (58)	$ (58)	$ (58)
Interest income	126	49	4
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions	(10)	31	(22)
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts	12	(29)	21
Other income, net	1	1	7
Interest and other income (expense), net	$ 71	$ (6)	$ (48)

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	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,273	$ 802	$ 789
Weighted-average common stock outstanding - basic (in shares)	270	277	284
Dilutive potential common shares related to stock award plans (in shares)	2	1	2
Weighted average common stock outstanding - diluted (in shares)	272	278	286
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 4.71	$ 2.90	$ 2.78
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 4.68	$ 2.88	$ 2.76

Earnings Per Share - Narrative

Earnings Per Share - Narrative (Details) - shares shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount	1	2	1

Segment and Revenue Informati_3

Segment and Revenue Information - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) segment	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Revenue, Major Customer and Geographic Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments \| segment	1
Net revenue	$ 7,562	$ 7,426	$ 6,991
Entity wide revenue by major customer percent of revenue did not exceed ten percent	10%
Net revenue \| Customer Concentration Risk \| Sony
Revenue, Major Customer and Geographic Information [Line Items]
Entity wide revenue by major customer percent of revenue	37%	32%	33%
Net revenue \| Customer Concentration Risk \| Microsoft
Revenue, Major Customer and Geographic Information [Line Items]
Entity wide revenue by major customer percent of revenue	16%	16%	16%
Switzerland Entity
Revenue, Major Customer and Geographic Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 4,374	$ 4,085	$ 3,423
Disclosure on geographic areas, revenue from external customers attributed to foreign countries, percentage	58%	55%	49%
North American Entity
Revenue, Major Customer and Geographic Information [Line Items]
Disclosure on geographic areas, revenue from external customers attributed to entity's country of domicile	99%

Segment and Revenue Informati_4

Segment and Revenue Information - Net Revenue By Timing Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 7,562	$ 7,426	$ 6,991
Revenue recognized at a point in time
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	2,563	2,389	2,326
Revenue recognized over time
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 4,999	$ 5,037	$ 4,665

Segment and Revenue Informati_5

Segment and Revenue Information - Net Revenue By Revenue Composition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 7,562	$ 7,426	$ 6,991
Full game
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	2,015	1,937	1,993
Full game downloads
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	1,343	1,262	1,282
Packaged goods
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	672	675	711
Live services and other
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 5,547	$ 5,489	$ 4,998

Segment and Revenue Informati_6

Segment and Revenue Information - Net Revenue by Platform and Geography (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 7,562	$ 7,426	$ 6,991
North America
Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]
Net revenue	3,001	3,151	3,039
International
Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]
Net revenue	4,561	4,275	3,952
Console
Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]
Net revenue	4,632	4,443	4,400
PC and other
Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]
Net revenue	1,717	1,729	1,532
Mobile
Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 1,213	$ 1,254	$ 1,059

Segment and Revenue Informati_7

Segment and Revenue Information - Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	$ 578	$ 549
North America
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	420	445
International
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	$ 158	$ 104

Restructuring Activities - Narr

Restructuring Activities - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
2023 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	$ 158
Minimum \| 2024 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	125
Minimum \| Workforce \| 2024 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	40
Minimum \| Office Space Reductions \| 2024 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	50
Minimum \| Licensor Commitments \| 2024 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	35
Maximum \| 2024 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	165
Maximum \| Workforce \| 2024 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	55
Maximum \| Office Space Reductions \| 2024 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	65
Maximum \| Licensor Commitments \| 2024 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, expected cost	$ 45

Restructuring Activities - Sche

Restructuring Activities - Schedule of Restructuring (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, Incurred Cost, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]	Restructuring (See Note 8)
Restructuring reserve	$ 24	$ 35
Charges to operations	64	155
Charges settled in cash	(60)	(10)
Non-cash items	(15)	(110)
Licensor Commitments \| 2024 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve	0	0
Charges to operations	30	0
Charges settled in cash	(17)	0
Non-cash items	(13)	0
Workforce \| 2024 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve	24	0
Charges to operations	29	0
Charges settled in cash	(5)	0
Non-cash items	0	0
Workforce \| 2023 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve	0	33
Charges to operations	3	43
Charges settled in cash	(36)	(10)
Non-cash items	0	0
Office Space Reductions \| 2024 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve	0	0
Charges to operations	2	0
Charges settled in cash	0	0
Non-cash items	(2)	0
Office Space Reductions \| 2023 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve	0	0
Charges to operations	0	44
Charges settled in cash	0	0
Non-cash items	0	(44)
Acquisition Related Intangibles Impairments and Other Charges \| 2023 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve	0	2
Charges to operations	0	68
Charges settled in cash	(2)	0
Non-cash items	$ 0	$ (66)