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Battlefield 6 is getting another free trial, set your reminders for March 17-24
Battlefield 6 is offering a free trial from March 17 to March 24, allowing players to experience the second wave of Season 2 content, including the Hagental Base map and Contaminated content. Players can access the free trial by downloading the Battlefield REDSEC client, which is the free-to-play Battle Royale mode. This trial comes amidst recent layoffs at EA and DICE, with ongoing efforts to improve player engagement and game stability.
WarioWare director Goro Abe leaves Nintendo after 25+ years
Goro Abe, director of the WarioWare series, has left Nintendo after over 25 years with the company. Separately, Electronic Arts has laid off an unknown number of employees across its Battlefield studios, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios.
Valve sued for allegedly using its musical works ″without permission″
Electronic Arts has initiated layoffs across its various Battlefield studios, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios. This news follows the record-breaking launch of Battlefield 6.
Crusader Kings 3 is getting a Roblox adaptation
Electronic Arts has laid off an unspecified number of employees across its Battlefield studios, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios. This news follows the record-breaking launch of Battlefield 6. Separately, Crusader Kings 3 is receiving an adaptation on the Roblox platform.
Battlefield 6’s Devs Are Listening To Its Community, Per Ripple Effect’s Studio Director
Ripple Effect Studios' design director Justin Wiebe stated that the developers are actively listening to and reacting to community feedback for Battlefield 2042. The studio is willing to change content roadmaps based on player input to improve the game. This approach is being applied as the game heads into Season 2 with its Nightfall update.
GDC 2026: Microsoft Is Finally Ready To Talk About The Future Of Xbox
Electronic Arts has laid off an unspecified number of employees across its various Battlefield development studios, including Criterion Games, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios. This news follows the launch of Battlefield 6.
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.
EA Lays Off Staff Across All Battlefield Studios Following Record-Breaking Battlefield 6 Launch
Electronic Arts has laid off staff across all studios involved with the Battlefield franchise following the launch of Battlefield 2042. The exact number of affected employees and the specific studios are not detailed, but the layoffs are reportedly impacting multiple development teams.
Battlefield 6 takes home Game of the Year at UKIE Video Game Awards 2026
Electronic Arts has initiated layoffs across its Battlefield studios, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios. This news follows a record-breaking launch for Battlefield 6.
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.
Battlefield 6-medarbetare sägs upp från fyra studior
Electronic Arts has confirmed layoffs affecting an unknown number of employees across four studios: DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios, all involved with the Battlefield franchise. The company cited 'realignment' to better serve the community's expectations for the game.
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.
Battlefield Developer Layoffs
Electronic Arts has reportedly laid off an unknown number of staff across its Battlefield development teams. The layoffs affected studios including Criterion Games, Dice, Ripple Effect Studios, and Motive Studios.
EA Lays Off Battlefield Staff Despite Record-Breaking BF6 Launch
Electronic Arts has laid off staff across all Battlefield studios despite Battlefield 6 achieving a record-breaking launch. This move has drawn criticism from the gaming community, who view it as a pattern of publishers prioritizing cost-cutting over developer well-being. The layoffs impact multiple studios, including DICE, Ripple Effect, Criterion, and Industrial Toys, raising concerns about the future support and development of Battlefield 6.
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.
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.
