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EA Layoffs Hit Customer Support, Recruitment, and More in US and India – Rumor
Electronic Arts has reportedly conducted layoffs affecting customer support, recruitment, IT, and trust and safety teams across its US and India offices. These reductions are said to be part of an effort to adapt to changing fan needs and potentially in preparation for investments from entities like Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake Partners, and Affinity Partners. Some reports suggest even employees from the high-earning Battlefield 6 team may have been impacted.
Bethesda’s Todd Howard Says Arkane is “Doing a Really, Really Good Job” With Marvel’s Blade
Bethesda's Todd Howard stated that Arkane Studios is making significant progress on Marvel's Blade, expressing optimism about the upcoming vampire-slaying game. While a release window remains unannounced, Howard's recent comments suggest development is proceeding well despite potential industry-wide layoffs.
Next Ghost Recon’s Scope “Cut and Greatly Reduced” After Poor Internal Alpha – Rumor
A new Ghost Recon game, codenamed Ovr, has reportedly had its scope significantly reduced due to issues during an internal alpha test. Sources claim features were stripped, and the game's state was considered 'terrible,' leading to potential crunch for the development team. The game's release window is now uncertain, with a beta possibly targeting November and a full launch potentially delayed beyond next year.
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Electronic Arts is reportedly conducting another round of layoffs, with the company citing a need to "better meet fans’ changing needs." The article questions whether this corporate jargon masks a disregard for developers.
EA is reportedly laying off recruitment, customer support, safety, and IT staff
Electronic Arts is reportedly conducting another round of layoffs, primarily affecting recruitment, customer support, trust and safety, and IT teams. This follows a previous clarification in October that there would be no immediate workforce changes after EA entered into an acquisition agreement with a consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The company has also recently made redundancies at studios working on Battlefield and the Skate game.
EA Reportedly Lays Off More Staff in US and India
Electronic Arts has reportedly conducted another round of layoffs affecting recruitment, customer support, trust and safety, and IT teams in the US and India. This follows previous workforce reductions, including those impacting the Battlefield and Skate development teams. The news comes as EA is reportedly in talks to sell itself to a consortium for $55 billion.
EA are making another round of layoffs as they seek "to better meet fans’ changing needs", according to reports
Electronic Arts is reportedly conducting another round of layoffs across various departments, including recruitment, IT, and customer support, to "better meet fans’ changing needs." The exact number of affected employees is currently unknown, but the cuts include remote roles in the USA and staff in Hyderabad, India. This follows previous layoffs affecting the Skate developers Full Circle and the Battlefield 6 team earlier this year.
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.
Ubisoft eliminates 93 roles in San Francisco
Ubisoft is eliminating 93 roles at its San Francisco office, with the layoffs expected to be permanent. This follows recent announcements of studio closures in Winnipeg and Belgrade, and a significant year-on-year decrease in net bookings. The company also secured a $1.25 billion investment from Tencent.
French union STJV to commence national strike outside Quantic Dream
French labor union STJV is organizing a national strike on June 25, 2026, to protest widespread layoffs in the video game industry, particularly at companies like Ubisoft and Quantic Dream. The strike will begin with a picket outside Quantic Dream's Paris office, as the developer is reportedly planning to cut around 115 jobs. The union criticizes mismanagement, poor working conditions, and calls for government oversight on subsidies.
Marvel Contest of Champions studio Kabam lays off unknown number of staff in LA office consolidation
Kabam, the developer behind Marvel Contest of Champions, has laid off an unspecified number of employees as it consolidates its Los Angeles office. The company stated the decision was not made lightly and that it remains focused on its current projects and partners. This follows previous layoffs at Kabam in 2022 and 2023.
Ori Studio Head Says Game Pass Would Have Worked if Xbox Could “Understand What’s a Good Game”
Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler believes Xbox Game Pass could have succeeded if Microsoft had focused on quality over quantity, comparing it unfavorably to premium streaming services. He criticized Xbox's first-party output, citing Starfield as an example of a game that failed to meet the potential of its predecessor, and suggested that Xbox leadership needs a better understanding of what constitutes a "good game" to truly connect with gamers.
The team behind bullet hell FPS Luna Abyss just got laid off, less than a month after the game's release
Kwalee Labs has laid off the entire development team behind the bullet hell FPS Luna Abyss, less than a month after its release on May 21. Despite critical praise for its unique genre fusion, the game saw low sales on PC, with a peak of only 317 concurrent players. The studio's CEO stated the decision was outside of their control, and the nine affected developers are now available for new opportunities.
Something for the Weekend – 20/06/26
This week's gaming news highlights a turbulent period for Xbox, with reports of layoffs at Zenimax and uncertainty surrounding game studios. Grand Theft Auto VI preorders are set to go live on June 25th, while Unreal Engine 6 is integrating generative AI tools. Several games received reviews, including The Adventures of Elliot and Constance, and previews for Control Resonant and Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush were also featured.
We are watching the end of Xbox in real-time and it’s heartbreaking - Reader’s Feature
A reader expresses concern over the current state of Xbox, suggesting Microsoft's management and strategy, including the costly Game Pass model and lack of console exclusives, have led to significant studio closures and layoffs. The author fears this marks the beginning of the end for the Xbox brand as a major console player, drawing parallels to Sega's transition to a third-party publisher.
3D Realms co-founder reveals more about Zenimax redundancies
3D Realms co-founder George Broussard revealed details about impending layoffs at Zenimax, suggesting that studios not directly working on Fallout or The Elder Scrolls are at risk. He indicated that new Microsoft management is prioritizing profitability, potentially leading to significant job losses across various Zenimax-owned studios like Arkane and Machine Games. While initial reports suggested closures, further information points to layoffs occurring after the fiscal year ends on June 30.
Kabam consolidating LA office and making layoffs
Kabam, the developer of Marvel Contest of Champions, is consolidating its Los Angeles office, which has resulted in an unspecified number of layoffs. A spokesperson confirmed the operational streamlining but declined to comment on the job cuts. The company acquired its LA presence in 2015 and later had its Vancouver studio and assets, including Marvel Contest of Champions, acquired by Netmarble in 2016.
MMO Business Roundup: Global games revenue, Sony’s store lawsuit, and Microsoft’s impending ‘bloodbath’
This industry roundup covers several key topics: Sony faces a lawsuit over its PlayStation Store "buy now" buttons, global games revenue reached $201.6 billion in 2025 with mobile dominating sales, and Microsoft is reportedly preparing for significant layoffs within its Xbox division.
Argos: Riders on the Storm Cancelled
OtherSide Entertainment has cancelled Argos: Riders on the Storm, a multiplayer game that was first revealed in 2022. This cancellation follows recent news of layoffs at the company.
A Dead By Daylight Feature Film Is In The Works, Slated For Release In Late 2027
Behaviour Interactive is developing a Dead by Daylight feature film, with a planned release in late 2027. Game director Mathieu Cote confirmed the project, which follows the game's integration of characters like Jason Voorhees. This news comes amidst recent layoffs at the studio.
