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Electronic Arts Inc. Lays Off Hundreds Amid Game Cancellation

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
300 OF 13,700 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Bay Area, California, USA.

Department affected: Respawn Entertainment.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. has laid off approximately 300 employees as part of a restructuring effort following the cancellation of its new 'Titanfall' game. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and focus on more successful franchises. The company has faced challenges in recent years, prompting this significant workforce reduction. The layoffs occurred in the Bay Area, California, and reflect the ongoing shifts within the gaming industry as companies adapt to changing market demands.

Electronic Arts Inc. cut 300 jobs affecting its Respawn Entertainment team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 2.2% of the 13,700 people Electronic Arts Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 11 layoff events at Electronic Arts Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 3,550 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Electronic Arts Inc. cut 300 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Electronic Arts Inc. cut 300 jobs on October 10, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Electronic Arts Inc. cut 300 jobs on May 6, 2025. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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Communication Services · 13,700 employees
11
EVENTS TRACKED
3,950
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 28, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 30, 2025