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1mo ago · Jun 23, 2026
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AI Layoff Impact Summary
AI-poweredElectronic Arts announced layoffs 1mo ago (Jun 23, 2026). WARN filings indicate no active notices. High risk of additional layoffs in the near term.
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Is it just me or is the whole company culture shifting post-layoffs?
Been here 5 years, mostly in marketing at the Redwood Shores campus. Things felt... different after the June 23rd announcement. It's not just the empty desks, obviously. It feels like there's a lot more paranoia, people are way more hesitant to speak up in meetings, even on non-layoff topics. Some of the positive energy that used to be around project launches seems gone. Is anyone else feeling this? Like the fear of 'next' is palpable? Trying to understand if this is just my perception or if leadership is actively trying to change how we operate, and if so, why?
Severance package details - anyone got the full scoop yet?
Hey all, just saw the news about the recent cuts. Brutal. I'm still waiting to hear back directly from HR about my specific package, but my manager seemed pretty cagey when I asked. Is anyone on the Vancouver studio side, or maybe in QA/live services, who's been impacted able to share what they've been offered? Trying to get a baseline on what's standard for notice, pay in lieu, stock vesting, outplacement services, etc. It's hard to focus on anything else right now, and I want to make sure I'm not leaving anything on the table or getting lowballed. Any info would be super appreciated as we navigate this.
Interviewing elsewhere... got any tips for EA-specific questions?
So, yeah, the title says it all. I've started quietly brushing off the resume and hitting up some recruiters. Been at EA for about 5 years now, working on the backend services side. I'm decent at interviewing, but I feel like EA has its own quirks. Are there any common 'behavioral' questions they tend to ask that are super EA-centric? Like, questions about 'collaboration' that really mean 'deal with this toxic producer'? Or anything about navigating 'complex projects' that's code for 'this project is a dumpster fire and you need to put it out'? I want to be prepared, but also don't want to sound like I'm just reciting the company values handbook. Any advice from folks who have successfully jumped ship from here, or even those who've interviewed *into* EA and noticed this?
Anyone else noticing weirdly quiet Teams channels lately?
Hey everyone, throwing this out there. For the past week or two, I've noticed a lot of our usual project channels on Teams have gone really quiet. Like, crickets chirping quiet. Usually, there's constant chatter, questions, updates, even just random BS. Now, it's just… dead. My direct manager is usually pretty communicative, but even their updates have become super brief and almost cryptic. I'm in QA on the mobile division, been here about 4 years. It feels like people are either heads-down stressed or just… waiting. Anyone else on other teams seeing this? Or am I just being paranoid because of the general industry vibe?
If layoffs happen, are stock options usually accelerated?
Okay, so I know we're all tiptoeing around the L-word, but I'm trying to be proactive here. I'm a software engineer in the sports division, and I've been granted a decent chunk of stock options over the past couple of years. If they *do* decide to cut staff, does anyone know if EA typically accelerates vesting of stock options as part of the severance package? Or do you just lose anything that hasn't vested yet? I've heard conflicting stories from people who left other companies, so I'm trying to get a sense of what EA's policy might be. Any insights would be appreciated – especially if you've been through this before at EA. Thanks!
Performance review cycle ending... nervous as hell!
Anyone else super stressed about performance review time? I'm on the QA team for Apex and honestly, I've been pulling long hours trying to crush all the bugs they throw at me. But with all the talk about 'restructuring' and 'efficiency' swirling around lately, I can't shake this feeling that the review process is just a way for them to weed people out quietly. I've been here for 3 years and I really like my team, but I've seen good people get screwed over in the past. Anyone have any tips on how to navigate these things? Or just general commiseration?
Thinking about leaving before the axe falls...
I'm a senior artist on a mobile game, been here for 4 years. Honestly, I've been updating my portfolio like crazy. I saw what happened at [other gaming company] and it scared the crap out of me. The writing's on the wall, isn't it? Mobile's been underperforming, and they're always talking about 'restructuring' in meetings. I'd rather jump than be pushed. Anyone have good interview experiences at other companies lately? What kind of questions are they asking? I'm terrified of getting caught off guard. Also, anyone have a good recruiter they can recommend? Hit me up in the DMs if you do. Thanks in advance.
Is anyone confident in leadership right now?
Seriously, am I the only one losing faith? I've been at EA for 7 years, started as an associate designer and worked my way up to senior level on the Battlefield team. Lately, all I see is a bunch of reactive decisions and chasing trends. It feels like they're more concerned with optics than actually making good games. How are we supposed to feel secure when the strategy seems to change every quarter? I'm not saying layoffs *are* coming, but the lack of clear direction makes it feel inevitable. Does anyone else feel this way, or am I just being overly cynical? Maybe I just need a vacation...
Heard some rumblings in the marketing department...
Okay, so grain of salt, this is all secondhand. But I overheard some people talking in the break room about restructuring in the marketing department. Apparently, they're looking at consolidating some roles and streamlining processes. Which, you know, usually translates to layoffs. Anyone else hearing anything similar? I'm not in marketing myself (I'm in QA), but it's still unsettling. If marketing gets hit, who's next? My skip-level was super vague about it during our 1:1.
Severance Package - What to expect?
Hypothetically speaking, what kind of severance package are we looking at if EA were to do layoffs? I'm in engineering, been here for 5 years. I've heard rumors of 2 weeks per year of service, but I'm not sure how accurate that is. Anyone have any firsthand experience or know someone who does? What about benefits continuation? COBRA is ridiculously expensive. Any info is appreciated.
Anyone else feel like they're constantly bracing for the axe?
I swear, every time I open my email, I have a mini heart attack. I've been at EA for almost 8 years now, started as a junior artist and worked my way up to senior. Seen a lot of changes, a lot of good people come and go. But the last year or so has been different, just feels... unstable. Anyone else feeling this way? Like we're all just waiting for the other shoe to drop? It's hard to focus on my work when I'm constantly worried about whether I'll have a job next week. I'm not even sure what I'd do if I got laid off. This industry is brutal.
Rant: My soul is being sucked dry, this place is hell
I'm so burnt out. I've been on the Apex team for 3 years, and the crunch is insane. They keep promising it'll get better, but it never does. My manager keeps piling on the work, and I'm constantly working weekends. The worst part is, the company makes billions, and we're just treated like cogs in a machine. I'm actively looking for a new job, but the market is brutal. I just needed to vent, this place is slowly killing me.
Severance Package Question - CA Based Employees
For those of you who've been through layoffs at EA in California, what was the standard severance package like? I'm trying to mentally prepare in case the worst happens. I've heard different things from different people - some say it's weeks per year of service, others say it's a standard package regardless of tenure. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
Anyone else feel like the Sword's hanging over us again?
I've been at EA for 7 years now, in the marketing department for a major sports title. Remember back in 2023 when there were those massive layoffs? It feels like that tension is back in the air. Meetings getting cancelled last minute, weird questions about 'efficiency' from the VP, and just a general sense of unease. Maybe it's nothing, but I can't shake the feeling something's coming. Anyone else feeling this?
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