EA layoffs reportedly hit developers of The Sims, Skate and Battlefield
Developers linked to The Sims, Skate and Battlefield say they have lost their jobs amid layoffs at Electronic Arts. The source reports that the wave may affect about 400 employees and appears to include staff at Maxis.
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Developers associated with The Sims, Skate and Battlefield have said they lost their jobs at Electronic Arts. The layoffs also appear to have affected Maxis.
The source reports that about 400 employees may be affected by the wave of cuts. It does not provide a full breakdown by team or studio.
The layoffs come alongside the closure of BioWare mentioned in the source headline. Developers from other EA projects have also reported losing their jobs, but the material does not identify them or give an exact total for each team.
What we know
- Developers tied to The Sims, Skate and Battlefield reported losing their jobs at EA.
- The layoff wave may affect about 400 employees.
- Maxis staff appear to be among those affected.
- The source links the cuts to BioWare’s closure.
Trust: Single source
- The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
- Sources: Rock Paper Shotgun.
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