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Electronic Arts Inc. Confirms Codemasters Layoffs Following WRC Cancellation

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
50
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 10, 2023
50 OF 13,700 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Codemasters, UK.

Department affected: Game Development.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Electronic Arts Inc. has confirmed layoffs at its subsidiary Codemasters, resulting in the loss of approximately 50 jobs. This decision follows the cancellation of the World Rally Championship (WRC) game, which has led to a restructuring within the company. The layoffs are part of a broader adjustment in response to the project's discontinuation. While some employees will be redeployed to other projects, the affected positions primarily relate to the development team that was working on the WRC title. The layoffs occurred on October 10, 2023, as the company navigates its future direction in the gaming industry.

Electronic Arts Inc. cut 50 jobs affecting its Game Development team as of October 10, 2023.

That is roughly 0.4% 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 50 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.

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