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EA Lays Off Staff Across All Battlefield Studios Following Record-Breaking Battlefield 6 Launch - IGN
Electronic Arts has laid off an unknown number of employees across its Battlefield studios, including Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios, as part of a "realignment." This follows the record-breaking launch of Battlefield 6 in 2025, which has since faced criticism for its live service support, monetization, and declining player counts. The company states these layoffs are unrelated to its pending acquisition by an investor group.
EA Cuts Staff At Battlefield 6 Dev After Game's Massive Initial Success
Electronic Arts has conducted layoffs within its Battlefield Studios, affecting teams at DICE, Ripple Effect Studios, Criterion Games, and Motive Studio. Despite Battlefield 6 achieving record sales and being the top-selling game of 2025 in the US, EA described the changes as a "realignment" to better focus on community priorities. The impact of these cuts on the promised content roadmap remains unclear.
Battlefield 6 Dev Director Anna Norrevik to Headline NG26 Spring
Battlefield 6 Dev Director Anna Norrevik will be a headline speaker at Nordic Game Spring 2026, discussing the development of the franchise's latest installment. Her session will cover lessons learned from previous titles, community feedback, core gameplay loops, and managing global collaboration across four studios: DICE, Criterion, Motive, and Ripple Effect.
Daily Video Game Deals Mar 7 – Darkest Dungeon II, Persona 3 Reload, Dead Island 2, Frostpunk 2: Ice Breaker, Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition, Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion, Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma & More
This article lists daily video game deals for March 7th, featuring discounts on numerous titles across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Notable games with price reductions include Darkest Dungeon II, Persona 3 Reload, Dead Island 2, and Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition.
Battlefield 6 takes home Game of the Year at UKIE Video Game Awards 2026
Battlefield 6 was named UK Game of the Year at the UKIE Game Awards 2026, also taking home best PC game. The ceremony also saw four industry veterans inducted into the UK Games Industry Hall of Fame, including Debbie Bestwick and Jon Ingold. Other winners included Atomfall for best console game and PowerWash Simulator for best mobile game.
Battlefield 6 devs talk hit-reg issues and planned fixes
DICE's Principal Game Designer Florian Le Bihan detailed ongoing efforts to improve Battlefield 6's netcode, hit registration, and Time Nudge synchronization. These technical improvements are being prioritized over new content, with Season 2's launch slightly delayed to address these core gameplay issues and enhance overall player experience.
Bungie reveals Marathon’s Reward Passes never expire and can be completed anytime
Bungie has revealed details about Marathon's "Reward Passes," which function like battle passes but do not expire and can be completed at any time, eliminating FOMO. Seasonal content will be free for all players, with no "pay for power" mechanics. While players can purchase previous seasons' passes, the premium currency "Lux" is primarily for cosmetic items and cannot be used to speed up battle pass progression.
Battlefield 6 Faces Player Outrage After Turning $50 Skins Free in Just One Week
Battlefield 6 is facing player backlash after making in-game skins, previously sold for 50 euros, available for free within a week of their release. This decision has caused frustration among players who purchased the cosmetic items.
Battlefield 6 Faces Player Outrage After Turning $50 Skins Free in Just One Week
Battlefield 6 is facing player backlash after in-game skins, initially priced at $50, were made free within a week. The article also discusses the broader trend of publishers prioritizing live-service multiplayer games in pursuit of titles like Fortnite, impacting overall game output.
Start Your Engines: EA Sports F1 25 is now on EA Play
EA Sports F1 25 is now available to EA Play members, offering unlimited access to the base game. Subscribers also receive a monthly 5,000 XP Boost for the Podium Pass until March 31. The article also details other member rewards for titles like Apex Legends, EA Sports FC 26, and Battlefield 6.
Battlefield Redsec Is Adding A New Playlist Fans Had Been Asking For Since October: Solos
Battlefield Redsec, the battle royale spin-off of Battlefield 6, is introducing an experimental Solos playlist for a limited time from March 6-9. This mode will be available in the live game as a Battlefield Labs test to gather player feedback on pacing, balance, and tension in a one-versus-everyone format. The developers aim to assess how the game holds up in this mode, which has been a popular request from fans since the game's launch.
Battlefield 6's New Patch Addresses QoL and Stability Issues, As Well As UI and Battle Pass - IGN
Battlefield 6 has released update 1.2.1.5, focusing on quality-of-life improvements, stability fixes, and addressing issues with the UI and Battle Pass. The patch also restores missing store content and resolves critical revive and gadget interactions across PC and consoles. This update comes as the game faces community backlash and a 'Mixed' Steam user score.
The Game Awards 2025 - List of Nominees - NintendoFuse
Geoff Keighley announced the nominees for The Game Awards 2025, highlighting Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yotei with multiple nominations across various categories including Game of the Year. The full list of nominees for categories like Best Performance, Best Ongoing Game, and Best Mobile Game has been revealed, with the Player's Voice award nominees to be announced later. The article also mentions Steve as the Senior Editor of NintendoFuse.
The Game Awards 2025 - All Winners and Announcements - NintendoFuse
The Game Awards 2025, hosted by Geoff Keighley, celebrated the best of video games with numerous awards and announcements. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was a major winner, taking home Game of the Year and several other accolades. The event also featured trailers and reveals for upcoming titles like Grand Theft Auto VI, Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, and Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic.
Storslam för Arc Raiders på Swedish Game Awards
Arc Raiders was the big winner at the Swedish Game Awards, taking home Game of the Year and three other major awards including Best Audio, Best Game Design, and Best Technology. Europa Universalis V won the public vote for Players' Game of the Year, while Battlefield 6 and other popular titles left empty-handed.
Dice hör önskemålen om större BF6-kartor, men de tar tid
DICE has acknowledged player requests for larger maps in Battlefield 6, with lead designer Philipp Girette confirming that the studio is listening and testing older maps like Golmud Railway. However, he cautioned that implementing these larger maps will take significant time and will not be ready within the current second season, which concludes in mid-May.
Battlefield 6’s REDSEC mode is getting a Solo Queue test this weekend
Battlefield Studios is testing a solo queue for the REDSEC Battle Royale mode in Battlefield 6 from March 6-9. This experimental feature, available through Battlefield Labs, will allow players to compete without squads, disabling squad revives and redeploy towers while keeping the Second Chance self-revive. The test aims to gather feedback on pacing, vehicle balance, and solo progression before potential full implementation.
Battlefield 6 explains how its Javelin anticheat system works—and it kind of boils down to 'just trust me…
Battlefield Studios provided an update on its Javelin anticheat system, explaining how it calculates match infection rates by including suspected cheaters. The system has successfully blocked over 580,000 cheating attempts and is actively tracking 224 cheat-related programs and vendors, with 94.64% of them reporting issues or going offline due to Javelin's detection.
Daily Video Game Deals Feb 28 – Hogwarts Legacy, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, The First Berserker: Khazan, Tormented Souls 2, Persona 5 Royal & More
Daily Video Game Deals for February 28th feature discounts on a wide range of titles across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Notable games with price reductions include Hogwarts Legacy, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Persona 5 Royal, among many others.
Console gaming is growing much quicker than mobile as EA named top publisher
A new industry report indicates that console gaming is experiencing significantly faster growth than mobile gaming, with PC and console revenue rising by 13% compared to a 1% increase for mobile. Electronic Arts was named the top publisher for console and PC in 2025, despite Microsoft spending the most on advertising. The report highlights that high advertising spend does not guarantee success, as evidenced by Microsoft's underperforming releases despite significant marketing investment.
