EA laid off staffers throughout Battlefield studios to ‘higher align’ its groups

EA axed an undisclosed variety of workers throughout the sport studios behind the Battlefield franchise. As first reported by IGN, EA instructed affected workers that the layoffs have been a part of a “realignment” throughout the Battlefield studios, which embody Cube, Criterion, Ripple Impact and Motive Studios. When requested in regards to the report, an EA spokesperson stated in an announcement that “we’ve made choose modifications inside our Battlefield group to higher align our groups round what issues most to our group.”

IGN reported that every one the concerned studios will stay operational, however the layoffs will have an effect on a number of places of work. The shake-up could come as a shock to staffers, particularly after Battlefield 6 racked up greater than seven million copies offered within the first three days following its launch in October. EA even referred to as the most recent Battlefield title the “best-selling shooter title of 2025” in its third quarter report for FY26, which disclosed the corporate’s internet income of greater than $1.9 billion for the quarter.

“Battlefield stays considered one of our greatest priorities, and we’re persevering with to spend money on the franchise, guided by participant suggestions and insights from Battlefield Labs,” an EA spokesperson additionally stated in an announcement.

Regardless of being considered one of EA’s hottest franchises, Battlefield is not the one one to undergo staffing cuts. Full Circle, the developer behind the skate. that is additionally owned by EA, additionally introduced layoffs and “restructuring” in February. Nevertheless, EA is not the one firm within the business to take a look at downsizing its personnel. Ubisoft stated it was planning to do away with as much as 200 jobs in its Paris workplace earlier this 12 months and Microsoft introduced it will lower 1000’s of jobs, together with inside its Gaming division, in July.