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Electronic Arts Inc. Announces Layoffs Despite Record Sales

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
2,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~15%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
2,000 OF 13,700 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. has announced significant layoffs affecting approximately 2,000 employees, despite achieving record sales with the success of Battlefield 6. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and improving profitability. The decision comes as the company faces challenges in maintaining its competitive edge in the gaming industry. The layoffs are expected to impact various departments across its California offices, although specific departments were not detailed in the announcement. This move highlights the ongoing volatility in the gaming sector, where even successful titles do not guarantee job security.

Electronic Arts Inc. cut 2,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 14.6% 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 StaffStaff22 hours ago

Electronic Arts Inc. cut 2,000 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? 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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