Electronic Arts (EA) has recently conducted a series of layoffs affecting its subsidiary, Respawn Entertainment, particularly the team working on the popular first-person shooter, Apex Legends, 10 years after the launch of Titanfall, EA's most innovative shooter. This move is part of a broader $125 million restructuring effort within EA, aiming to innovate and streamline operations. Despite Apex Legends' success, ranking 9th in US monthly active users (MAU) on PS5 and 11th on XBS, with the average player engaging for over 13 hours in February, the layoffs underscore the ongoing challenges within the video game industry. The industry continues to face significant layoffs, with even successful projects like Apex Legends not being immune. This situation has sparked discussions about the future of game development and the stability of jobs within the sector.
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WHOA. Titanfall launched 10-years ago. Where did the time go? https://t.co/fs89QiKCY4
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EA axes Apex Legends developers as part of $125M restructuring effort https://t.co/lZLbdtaU7e https://t.co/quZe5K6sRe
Apex Legends Developer Respawn Hit By EA Layoffs https://t.co/oF5tCF1Iw1 https://t.co/LauLJGxwi4
Apex Legends studio Respawn Entertainment has suffered a round of layoffs as part of wider cuts at parent company Electronic Arts. https://t.co/rkl3gvXV6c https://t.co/MV0hTJDaoe
The video game industry continues to be plagued by layoffs. This week, some Respawn Entertainment employees working on the hit first-person battle royale shooter Apex Legends were reportedly laid off. https://t.co/LwHubH3uJq https://t.co/4Bktvcw6a0
According to Circana's Player Engagement Tracker, Apex Legends ranked 9th in US MAU in Feb on PS5 and 11th on XBS. The average US Apex Legends player played more than 13 hours in the month. Wishing the best for all impacted by the layoffs.
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