Battlefield 6 teams hit with layoffs despite ‘biggest launch in franchise history’

EA has confirmed layoffs affecting an unspecified number of employees across the studios responsible for the Battlefield franchise, including Dice, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios. This decision is part of a "realignment" within the Battlefield organization, aimed at better aligning teams around community priorities. Justin Higgs, EA's VP of Corporate Communications, stated, "We've made select changes within our Battlefield organization to better align our teams around what matters most to our community." Despite the layoffs, all involved studios will remain operational, and the layoffs will impact multiple offices. The layoffs come as a surprise given the recent success of Battlefield 6, which sold over seven million copies within the first three days of its release in October. EA described Battlefield 6 as the "best-selling shooter title of 2025" in its third quarter report for FY26, which also revealed the company's net revenue exceeding $1.9 billion. This record-breaking launch underscores the unexpected nature of the layoffs, as the teams behind Battlefield 6 played a crucial role in achieving this milestone. Reports from IGN and The Verge indicate that the layoffs affected various teams that contributed to Battlefield 6, but neither source provided specific numbers regarding the employees impacted. The decision to realign teams suggests a strategic shift within the organization, despite the franchise's recent commercial success. EA's commitment to the Battlefield franchise remains strong, as it continues to be one of the company's largest properties.