Battlefield 6 teams hit with layoffs despite ‘biggest launch in franchise history’

March 9, 2026 Andrew Webster

A screenshot from the video game Battlefield 6.

Even a record-breaking launch can't seem to save developers from layoffs. According to a report from IGN, the various teams behind Battlefield 6 have been hit with an unspecified number of layoffs; that includes staff at EA studios Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive, all of which contributed to the game.

In a statement to The Verge, EA confirmed the news but did not clarify the number of developers impacted. "We've made select changes within our Battlefield organization to better align our teams around what matters most to our community," Justin Higgs, EA's VP Corporate Communications, said. "Battlefield remains one of our biggest p …

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