EA laid off staffers across Battlefield studios to 'better align' its teams
Source: Engadget
Layoffs at Battlefield Studios
EA axed an undisclosed number of employees across the studios behind the Battlefield franchise. As first reported by IGN, EA told affected staff that the layoffs were part of a “realignment” across the Battlefield studios, which include Dice, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios.
When asked about the report, an EA spokesperson said in a statement:
“We’ve made select changes within our Battlefield organization to better align our teams around what matters most to our community.”
IGN reported that all the involved studios will remain operational, but the cuts will affect multiple offices.
Impact and Context
The shake‑up may come as a surprise to staff, especially after Battlefield 6 sold more than seven million copies in its first three days following its October release. EA even called the title the “best‑selling shooter title of 2025” in its third‑quarter FY26 report, which disclosed net revenue of more than $1.9 billion for the quarter.
“Battlefield remains one of our biggest priorities, and we’re continuing to invest in the franchise, guided by player feedback and insights from Battlefield Labs,” an EA spokesperson added.
Other Industry Layoffs
- Full Circle, the developer behind Skate, also announced layoffs and “restructuring” in February.
- Ubisoft planned to cut up to 200 jobs in its Paris office earlier this year.
- Microsoft announced thousands of job cuts, including within its Gaming division, in July.
This article originally appeared on Engadget.
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