Electronic Arts has recently confirmed layoffs following the closure of two mobile titles. This adds to the ongoing wave of job losses within the industry, with EA stating that only a ‘small number of staff’ will be affected. Over the past year, more than 10,000 industry workers have lost their jobs due to various factors such as the changing landscape, rising operating costs, and investment concerns.
EA Sports MLB Tap Sports and F1 Mobile Racing will no longer be operational moving forward. This announcement was made today, with Electronic Arts expressing gratitude to their partners for their collaboration on these projects. While mobile gaming is seen as the future of the industry, Electronic Arts has a history of shutting down mobile projects as seen with the closure of Apex Legends Mobile and Battlefield Mobile in 2023.
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GamesIndustry.biz reported today that Electronic Arts is still committed to the F1 business but there are concerns about their involvement in the MLB license. The statement provided to GamesIndustry expressed the difficulty of the decision to sunset these games and the appreciation for the partnerships involved.
‘This is a difficult decision that we know impacts passionate communities who have played and enjoyed these games, and we do not take it lightly. We extend our thanks and appreciation to the MLB, MLBPA, OneTeam Partners, and MLBPAA for their close and valuable partnership … We are deeply committed to our F1 franchise through our ongoing partnership with Formula One Management.’
The exact number of employees being made redundant by Electronic Arts was not disclosed, but the company assures that it will only affect a ‘small number’ of individuals. The continuous wave of layoffs in the industry raises concerns about when this trend will come to an end. While fluctuations in business are normal, the persistent layoffs in the industry have been prevalent for over a year.
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