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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.
Shock layoffs hit Battlefield Studios despite recent success, incoming acquitision
Electronic Arts has conducted layoffs across its Battlefield studios, citing a "realignment" as the reason, despite the recent success of Battlefield 6 which has sold 20 million copies. The company stated that Battlefield remains a priority and they will continue to invest in the franchise, with no confirmed link between the layoffs and the upcoming acquisition of EA.
Battlefield 6's quartet of studios hit with layoffs by EA, despite it being one of 2025's top-selling games
Electronic Arts has implemented layoffs at Battlefield Studios, despite Battlefield 6 being a top-selling game for 2025. The company referred to these actions as 'select changes' within the studio.
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.
Morning Gatherings and Events
Anna Norrevik, Development Director for Battlefield 6, is set to headline the Nordic Game 2026 Spring event. The announcement highlights her participation in industry gatherings and events.
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.