Battlefield 6 teams face layoffs after record launch

Developers of Battlefield 6, including teams from EA studios Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive, have faced layoffs despite the game’s record launch, which sold 7 million copies in three days. This reflects the challenges of high expectations for live-service games amid fierce competition. The layoffs come as EA navigates a $55 billion buyout and follows the unexpected death of former Battlefield leader Vince Zampella.

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