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Battlefront 3 in Works
Variety • • technology
Key Points:
- Electronic Arts (EA) is restructuring its studios business following its recent privatization, resulting in layoffs of approximately 3% of its global workforce, or around 400 employees.
- EA is shutting down its BioWare studio and closing the Edmonton office after canceling development of a new "Mass Effect" game, citing strategic portfolio realignment.
- The company plans to focus on its successful shooter franchises, including future Battlefield titles and a collaboration between Respawn and DICE studios on an unannounced project, reportedly "Star Wars: Battlefront 3."
- EA will continue investing heavily in the Apex Legends franchise, and is committed to upcoming major releases such as Marvel’s Iron Man and the next Star Wars Jedi game.
- In sports and lifestyle categories, EA is developing new projects including "Project Gridiron," a social-first open-world American Football game, reviving the Fight Night boxing series, and prioritizing long-term development for The Sims and Skate franchises.
