Electronic Arts is implementing staff reductions at the studios responsible for Battlefield 6

Battlefield 6 explosion — Image credit: Battlefield Studios/EA

An article from IGN reveals that Electronic Arts is reducing its workforce at four different studios involved in the development of Battlefield 6. The exact number of affected employees has not been disclosed.

Battlefield 6 claimed the Game of the Year honor at the UKIE Video Game Awards, selling over seven million copies within its first three days of release in October 2025. It became the top-selling game in the US for 2025.

The studios reportedly undergoing layoffs include Criterion in the UK, Dice in Sweden, Ripple Effect in California, and Motive in Canada. IGN notes that these changes are part of a "realignment" initiative, but operations at these studios will continue. Not long ago, EA also let go some employees at the Full Circle studio, known for the Skate series.

GamesIndustry.biz reached out to EA seeking details on the number of affected employees, their roles, and the rationale behind these workforce reductions. EA responded with this statement:

"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."

Despite a strong debut in 2025, Battlefield 6 has faced challenges in sustaining its initial popularity. According to SteamDB, the game launched with a peak of 747,440 concurrent players, but recently hit a 24-hour peak of just 67,080. Conversely, the competing shooter Arc Raiders has maintained a steadier player base, with a recent peak of 235,475 compared to its highest of 481,966.

Battlefield 6's free-to-play battle royale extension, Redsec, has been met with Mixed reviews on Steam, with more recent feedback classified as Mostly Negative.

EA's stockholders have approved a $55 billion sale of the corporation, projected to finalize in the first quarter of 2027. Upon completion, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is expected to hold a 93.4% stake in EA.