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EA lays off staff across Battlefield-related studios in "alignment" move as game bleeds players — billions in revenue and record sales figures not enough to save staff from the axe

EA began select changes within its Battlefield organization to better align its teams around what matters most to its community.
The layoffs affect multiple Battlefield studios, including DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive.
Battlefield 6 had sold an estimated 20 million copies by late 2025, signaling high revenue despite staffing changes.
EA reported high revenue from Battlefield 6, with rough estimates suggesting multi-billion totals when including DLC and pricing
The Battlefield series faced criticism for beta performance, patch quality, and perceived shifts toward microtransactions.
EA cited the need to better align teams around community priorities as part of the organization changes.
The layoffs come amid ongoing coverage of AI and industry-wide job cuts in tech and gaming sectors.
EA’s Battlefield performance highlighted the challenge of sustaining player engagement after a strong launch.
The piece notes continued expansion of Battlefield with a free-to-play mode and microtransactions, impacting player retention.
The argument connects staffing changes to broader economic pressures in game development and publishing.

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