Layoff Report

Layoff Report: EA cuts 670+ jobs, cancels Star Wars game

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·30d ago·2 comments

Reporting another significant layoff event at Electronic Arts. News sources indicate over 670 employees were impacted, coinciding with the cancellation of an unannounced Star Wars title. This follows previous rounds of job reductions within the company. The scale of these cuts, coupled with project cancellations, suggests a major strategic realignment or a significant financial performance issue. It's concerning to see such a large number of individuals affected, and the cancellation of a major IP game adds another layer of concern about the studio's direction and project pipeline management. Anyone on the inside have more details or context regarding the specific teams or projects affected by this latest wave?

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·30d ago

Another round of layoffs at EA. It's tough to see so many people lose their jobs, especially when it seems to be a recurring issue. Cancelling a Star Wars game too? That's a huge disappointment for fans and likely a blow to the developers who poured their efforts into it. Wonder what's really going on behind the scenes there to warrant such drastic measures.

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·30d ago

This news about EA's layoffs and the cancelled Star Wars project is really disheartening. It's always a tragedy when jobs are cut, and it makes you wonder about the company's direction and stability. Hopefully, those affected land on their feet quickly. The industry can be brutal, and these kinds of events really highlight that.