Electronic Arts has announced that it will be laying off 5% of its staff, or around 670 employees, based on its stated headcount total of 13,400 in 2023. The company will also start “sunsetting” an unspecified number of games and move away from developing certain licensed IP games.
EA explained that it does not believe that some future licensed IP would be successful “in our changing industry.” Among the licenses that EA works with are Star Wars and the NFL, although it’s unclear if games related to either of those will be impacted.
“This greater focus allows us to drive creativity, accelerate innovation, and double down on our biggest opportunities,” said CEO Andrew Wilson in a press release. “Including our owned IP, sports, and massive online communities–to deliver the entertainment players want today and tomorrow.”