"EA Cancels Respawn's Star Wars Shooter, Triggers Mass Layoffs"

EA has reportedly canceled Respawn's unnamed Star Wars first-person shooter amid a mass layoff of around 670 employees, as the publisher shifts away from licensed games. The decision was communicated in a memo from EA's entertainment president Laura Miele, who emphasized the team's talent and passion for the game. The affected team will be reassigned to other projects, including Apex Legends and a third installment in the Star Wars: Jedi series. This move comes as part of EA's larger plan to move away from licensed IP, with CEO Andrew Wilson citing the changing industry as a reason for the pivot.