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EA Cuts Hundreds of Jobs, Cancels Two Respawn Projects

Electronic Arts has laid off 300–400 employees globally, including 100 at Respawn, while canceling two early-stage projects to focus on Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi.

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A sign in front of Electronic Arts' headquarters on March 30, 2023, in Redwood City, Calif. The game maker has now cut jobs near the beginning of three straight years.
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Overview

  • Between 300 and 400 employees were laid off across EA, with approximately 100 coming from Respawn Entertainment, according to Bloomberg.
  • Respawn confirmed the cancellation of two early-stage projects, one of which was a Titanfall-based extraction shooter codenamed R7.
  • The layoffs affected teams working on Apex Legends, Star Wars Jedi, and the canceled incubation projects, alongside publishing and QA roles.
  • EA stated the restructuring is part of a strategic realignment to prioritize its core franchises, including Apex Legends and the Star Wars Jedi series.
  • Respawn reaffirmed its commitment to expanding Apex Legends and developing the next Star Wars Jedi game despite the recent cuts.