EA Announces Major Layoffs and Cancels Star Wars Game

Electronic Arts is cutting 5% of its workforce and canceling several projects, including a Star Wars FPS, as part of a restructuring plan.

Electronic Arts (EA) is laying off approximately 5% of its workforce, impacting around 670 employees.
The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring plan that includes a reduction in real estate and the cancellation of several projects.
Among the canceled projects is a Star Wars first-person shooter game that was in development at Respawn Entertainment.
EA is shifting its focus away from licensed IP to concentrate on its own brands and existing portfolio, including Apex Legends, Iron Man, Black Panther, and the Star Wars: Jedi series.
The gaming industry has seen nearly 8,000 job cuts in the first two months of 2024, rivaling the estimated 10,500 jobs lost in 2023.