Location: Codemasters, UK.
Department affected: Game Development.
Based on news reporting.
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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