Staff were allegedly told they would be expected to "adapt how [EA] works to better meet fans' changing needs". Electronic Arts (EA) is reportedly undergoing another round of cuts, with a focus on recruitment, customer support, trust and safety, and IT teams.
Electronic Arts (EA) is reportedly undergoing another round of cuts, with a focus on recruitment, customer support, trust and safety, and IT teams. This move follows EA's confirmation of a $55 billion acquisition agreement by an investment consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. Despite addressing concerns about layoffs in October, EA is now facing reports of staff impacts, particularly within the Fan Care team.
According to Kotaku, employees received notifications through internal emails, emphasizing the need to adapt EA's operations to align with evolving fan requirements. The company is restructuring roles, creating new positions, and relocating tasks to different teams or external service providers as part of this transformation. GamesIndustry.biz has approached EA for comments, but the company declined to provide a statement to Kotaku.
Earlier in the year, EA had laid off employees from studios involved in Battlefield 6, despite the game's success in the market. Additionally, redundancies were made at Full Circle, the developer behind Skate. For more insights on EA's recent developments, including the significant acquisition deal, refer to our in-depth feature on the topic.
