Posted 3/14/2024, 5:47:30 PM
EA Lays Off Dozens, Cancels Star Wars Game As Part Of Pivot Toward Own IPs
- Around two dozen Respawn employees laid off as part of broader EA cuts impacting 5% of staff
- Apex Legends social team among those affected; game still a "priority" for EA
- Additional EA layoffs canceled a Star Wars FPS game and shut down Ridgeline Games
- Layoffs are part of EA's pivot away from licensed IP to focus on own franchises
- Cuts reflect industry-wide layoffs at companies like Riot and Epic impacting thousands