EA Restructures Battlefield Studios Amidst Player Count Concerns

Electronic Arts (EA) has initiated a series of layoffs across its Battlefield studios – DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive – despite the reported commercial success of Battlefield 6. The move, described as a “realignment,” comes as the game experiences a decline in player engagement and faces criticism regarding its post-launch support.

Record Launch, Subsequent Challenges

Battlefield 6 achieved significant sales figures, becoming the best-selling game in the United States in 2025. It sold 7 million copies within its first three days, marking the strongest launch in the franchise’s history IGN. However, the game’s momentum waned in the months following its release.

Player Feedback and Delayed Season 2

Players voiced concerns over updates to the game, citing issues with cosmetics, movement mechanics, and a perceived lack of substantial content TechSpot. This criticism led to a delay in the launch of Season 2, as the development teams sought additional time to address community feedback IGN.

EA’s Response and Future Investment

EA characterized the layoffs as a strategic realignment to prioritize community needs. An EA spokesperson stated, “We’ve made select changes within our Battlefield organization to better align our teams around what matters most to our community. Battlefield remains one of our biggest priorities, and we’re continuing to invest in the franchise, guided by player feedback and insights from Battlefield Labs” IGN. All four studios involved – Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive – will remain operational.

Concerns Regarding Monetization and AI

Criticism surrounding Battlefield 6 also included concerns about heavy monetization practices and the utilize of generative AI for in-game cosmetics IGN.

Layoffs Across Multiple Studios

The layoffs impacted a variety of teams across multiple studios and offices IGN. The exact number of employees affected has not been publicly disclosed Financial Express, Backyard Drunkard.