"EA Cancels Star Wars Shooter, Lays Off Over 650 Employees"

Electronic Arts is laying off over 650 employees, about 5 percent of its workforce, as part of a broader restructuring effort that includes cutting back on office space and ending work on some video games. This move reflects a trend in the video game industry, with layoffs affecting more than 10,500 workers in 2023 and over 6,000 in January 2024. EA's CEO stated that the company aims to focus on delivering deeper, more connected experiences for fans, with a focus on owned IP, sports, and massive online communities. The layoffs will impact a Star Wars first-person shooter being developed by Respawn, a studio acquired by EA in 2017.