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March 10, 2026
Record Sales Didn't Help: EA Lays Off Workers After Battlefield 6 Success
Although Battlefield 6 achieved the most successful launch in the franchise's history with 7 million copies sold in just three days, EA has decided on mass layoffs. The layoffs affect key studios such as DICE and Criterion, as the company prepares for a massive $55 billion sale to Saudi Arabian investors.
TL;DR
- Battlefield 6 achieved the franchise's most successful launch, selling 7 million copies in three days.
- EA is conducting mass layoffs, affecting studios like DICE and Criterion.
- The company is preparing for a $55 billion sale to Saudi Arabian investors.
- Players are dissatisfied with the introduction of AI and aggressive cosmetic sales.
- The sudden death of Vince Zampella, a key figure in the Call of Duty and Battlefield series, occurred in late 2025.
- Player numbers on Steam have drastically decreased from a peak of 747,000 to around ten thousand active users.
- EA states layoffs are for better team alignment, despite the game's profitability.
- The company plans to go private by 2027, increasing uncertainty for developers.
- Players forced developers to postpone the second content season to address game flaws and balance issues.
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