EA Makes Layoffs Following Closure of Two Mobile Games

In a recent report, it was confirmed that Electronic Arts is making layoffs following the shutdown of two mobile titles. This is the latest in a long line of layoffs to hit the industry, and in an attempt to soften the blow, EA stressed that it would be making redundant ‘a small number of staff’. In the last year, more than 10,000 industry workers have lost their jobs across the business under the weight of an evolving landscape, increased operating costs, and investment concerns.

Going forward, EA Sports MLB Tap Sports and F1 Mobile Racing will cease to operate. This news was confirmed today as Electronic Arts published a statement thanking its partners for working with them on these projects up until now. For the most part, mobile gaming is seen as the future of the industry, with more than two billion people playing mobile games around the world. However, this isn’t the first time that Electronic Arts’ teams have shut down mobile projects.

This Feels Familiar

In 2023, Electronic Arts’ studios closed down Apex Legends Mobile – despite ongoing success – and brought to an end the development of Battlefield Mobile. Now, a little more than a year later, the firm has shut down two more mobile titles – which were already on the market and being enjoyed by fans.

It was reported by GamesIndustry.biz today that Electronic Arts is ‘still in the F1 business’ but there are concerns regarding the future of EA’s involvement in the MLB license. Here’s part of the statement that was handed to GamesIndustry:

‘This is a difficult decision that we know impacts passionate communities who have played and enjoyed these games, and we do not take it lightly. We extend our thanks and appreciation to the MLB, MLBPA, OneTeam Partners, and MLBPAA for their close and valuable partnership … We are deeply committed to our F1 franchise through our ongoing partnership with Formula One Management.’

It wasn’t clarified how many employees will be made redundant from Electronic Arts following the ‘sunsetting’ of these two titles, but EA insists it’s a ‘small number’ of people. Regardless, it’s yet another blow in a long list of crushing blows for the industry, and many of us are left wondering when this trend will end. There’s a regular ebb and flow of business to be expected, but the waves of redundancies have been crashing hard for more than twelve months across this industry specifically.

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