EA Layoffs 2026: After Battlefield 6 broke records at launch, developer studios face major job cuts

Electronic Arts (EA) has reportedly begun laying off employees across multiple studios working on the Battlefield franchise, just months after the massive success of Battlefield 6. The video game was the biggest launch in the series’ history and the best-selling game in the United States in 2025.

The layoffs, first reported by IGN, affect teams at DICE, Criterion Games, Ripple Effect Studios, and Motive Studio. While the exact number of job losses has not been disclosed by EA, the move is described as a restructuring to “better align teams around what matters most to our community,” according to an official EA spokesperson.