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Report: EA conducts layoffs in Hyderabad, India and the US
Electronic Arts has conducted another round of layoffs affecting remote workers in the US and employees at its Hyderabad, India office. The affected roles are primarily in trust and safety, IT, customer support, and recruitment departments. This marks the third round of layoffs at EA this year, following reductions at its Battlefield division and the Skate developer Full Circle.
For One Night Only is a UK-Focused Games Showcase Taking Place on 29th July
A new UK-focused video game showcase event called 'For One Night Only' will take place on July 29th, 2026, aiming to highlight British game development talent globally. Hosted by UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie), the event will feature developer interviews, exclusive reveals, and a concurrent Steam sale of over 100 UK-developed games. Several prominent UK studios, including IO Interactive and Two Point Studios, are confirmed to participate.
Battlefield 6 developer says the team is '100% dedicated' and 'delivering extremely compelling new…
Battlefield 6 has launched its third season, introducing a large new map based on Battlefield 4's Railway to Golmud, new weapons, and ranked battle royale play. Despite earlier layoffs and a drop in player counts from its peak, developers at Battlefield Studios, a collective of Electronic Arts' teams, express full dedication to improving the game's foundation and delivering compelling new content. Executive producer Philippe Ducharme highlighted the team's focus on balancing map sizes and player experiences across seasons.
Video games are the only reason to be excited for Star Wars in 2026
Video games are currently the most promising aspect of the Star Wars franchise, with upcoming titles like Star Wars: Galactic Racer and Star Wars Zero Company generating significant anticipation. This contrasts with a perceived decline in enthusiasm for new Star Wars films and television series, suggesting games may play a larger role in the franchise's future trajectory.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Launches In October, 2026
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is scheduled to launch on October 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game, developed by Fuse, will feature multiple editions including a Collector's Edition with a physical model. Pricing starts at £49.99/$59.99 for the standard version.
EA's CEO claims AI isn't costing people their jobs, instead it's helping them
Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson asserts that Artificial Intelligence in game development is augmenting, not replacing, human roles, citing increased hiring in quality assurance despite AI implementation. He claims AI handles mundane tasks, allowing employees to focus on more complex aspects of game creation. However, the article notes recent layoffs at EA studios and past criticisms regarding AI-generated art, suggesting a complex reality beyond Wilson's claims.
EA Lays Off Staff Across All Battlefield Studios Following Record-Breaking Battlefield 6 Launch
Electronic Arts has initiated layoffs across its various Battlefield development studios, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect Studios, and Motive Studios. The exact number of affected employees is currently unknown, following the launch of Battlefield 2042.
Battlefield 6 Studio Design Director Talks Night Maps and the Need to Work With Fans as Season 2: Nightfall Looms - IGN
Ripple Effect studio design director Justin Wiebe discusses Battlefield 6's upcoming Season 2: Nightfall update, focusing on the new Hagental Base map designed for close-quarters combat in a nighttime environment. The update introduces new gameplay mechanics like night vision goggles and tactical flashlight usage, and Wiebe emphasizes the studio's commitment to incorporating player feedback through initiatives like Battlefield Labs to shape future content.
EA implements layoffs at Battlefield Studios
Electronic Arts has implemented layoffs across multiple studios involved with the Battlefield franchise, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios. The company described the move as a "realignment" to better focus on community priorities, despite Battlefield 6 being the best-selling game of 2025. Player count and criticism over monetization and roadmap delays for Battlefield 6, along with the reception of the spin-off Battlefield REDSEC, are cited as likely reasons for the job cuts.
EA Lays Off Multiple Employees Amid Battlefield 6’s Current Woes – Rumor
Electronic Arts has reportedly laid off multiple employees working on Battlefield 6 as part of an organizational realignment. Studios including Motive Studios, Ripple Effect, Criterion, and DICE have been affected. EA stated that Battlefield remains a top priority and that changes were made to better align teams with community needs.
EA confirms layoffs for Battlefield Studios, even with Battlefield 6’s record sales
Electronic Arts has confirmed layoffs affecting its combined Battlefield Studios teams, including DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios. Despite record sales for Battlefield 6, the company cited a "realignment" to better focus on community priorities. The scale of the layoffs is unknown, but the news comes amid broader industry trends of job cuts and concerns about post-launch support for live service games.
Battlefield 6 developers face layoffs despite making one of the best-selling games of 2025
Electronic Arts has confirmed layoffs within its Battlefield organization, affecting studios like Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios, despite Battlefield 6 being the best-selling game of 2025. EA stated these changes are to better align teams around community priorities, though the exact number of affected employees remains unspecified. The company is also undergoing a sale to a consortium of investors.
Record Breaking Battlefield 6 Sales Not Enough to Prevent Layoffs
Despite Battlefield 6 achieving record-breaking sales, becoming the best-selling game in the USA for 2025 and selling seven million copies in three days, Electronic Arts has initiated layoffs across its Battlefield Studios. The unspecified number of staff affected are from EA DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studio, with the company citing a "realignment" despite the game's commercial success and ongoing post-launch content plans.
Battlefield developers laid off by EA months after Battlefield 6 'shatters records'
Electronic Arts has conducted layoffs within its Battlefield division, impacting studios like Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive. This occurs months after Battlefield 6 achieved record-breaking launch sales. The company stated these changes are to better align teams with community priorities and continue investment in the franchise.
EA Laying Off Staff at Its Battlefield Studios as Part of "Realignment" Strategy Even After
Electronic Arts is reportedly laying off staff across its Battlefield studios, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios, as part of a "realignment" strategy. Despite the franchise's recent resurgence with the best-selling Battlefield game, EA stated these changes are to "better align our teams around what matters most to our community." The company is also undergoing a significant acquisition process.
Battlefield 6 was 'the biggest launch in franchise history.' 6 months later, EA is laying off people who made…
Electronic Arts has confirmed layoffs within its Battlefield division, including studios like Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive, just six months after the successful launch of Battlefield 2042. An EA spokesperson stated that the changes were made to better align teams around community priorities, emphasizing continued investment in the franchise.
EA laid off staffers across Battlefield studios to 'better align' its teams
Electronic Arts has laid off an undisclosed number of employees across its Battlefield studios, including Dice, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios, as part of a "realignment" to "better align" teams. Despite these cuts, EA stated that Battlefield remains a priority and that they are continuing to invest in the franchise, guided by player feedback.
EA's Battlefield Studios Group Hit by Layoffs as Part of "Realignment"
Electronic Arts has conducted layoffs across its Battlefield studio group, including DICE, Motive, Criterion, and Ripple Effect, as part of a company "realignment." The company cited a need to better align teams with community priorities. This news follows a period of declining player counts and mixed reviews for Battlefield 6, despite its strong launch.
Electronic Arts is laying off workers at the Battlefield 6 studios
Electronic Arts has laid off an unknown number of employees across four studios involved with the Battlefield franchise, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive. The company stated these changes are to better align teams with community priorities, despite Battlefield 6's strong initial sales and awards. This follows recent redundancies at the Skate developer Full Circle.
EA lays off staff across Battlefield Studios, following last year's record-breaking Battlefield 6 debut
Electronic Arts has reportedly laid off an unspecified number of staff across its Battlefield studios, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios. This comes despite Battlefield 6 achieving a record-breaking launch last year. The company cited a "realignment" as the reason for the layoffs.
