EA laid off staffers across Battlefield studios to 'better align' its teams

"EA told affected employees that the layoffs were part of a "realignment" across the Battlefield studios, which include Dice, Criterion, Ripple Effect and Motive Studios. When asked about the report, an EA spokesperson said in a statement that "we've made select changes within our Battlefield organization to better align our teams around what matters most to our community.""

"The shake-up may come as a surprise to staffers, especially after Battlefield 6 racked up more than seven million copies sold in the first three days following its release in October. EA even called the latest Battlefield title the "best-selling shooter title of 2025" in its third quarter report for FY26, which disclosed the company's net revenue of more than $1.9 billion for the quarter."

""Battlefield remains one of our biggest priorities, and we're continuing to invest in the franchise, guided by player feedback and insights from Battlefield Labs," an EA spokesperson also said in a statement."

EA conducted layoffs across multiple Battlefield studios including Dice, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios as part of a "realignment" initiative. The decision came following Battlefield 6's exceptional performance, which sold over seven million copies in its first three days and became the best-selling shooter title of 2025. All affected studios remain operational, though the layoffs impact multiple offices. EA stated the changes aim to better align teams with community priorities and player feedback through Battlefield Labs. Despite strong financial performance with net revenue exceeding $1.9 billion in the quarter, the company continues restructuring efforts across its portfolio, with similar layoffs affecting other EA titles and competitors like Ubisoft and Microsoft.

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