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EA layoffs strike Skate developer Full Circle and BioWare, casting serious doubts on the franchise's long-awaited return. Read the full report on 217G.
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Skate layoffs hit Full Circle as EA slashes staff, sparking industry concerns and market shifts. Discover the impact and secure your assets on 217G today.
⚡Bullet 1: Full Circle’s Skate studio announced layoffs on June 12, 2026, affecting senior staff like John Epler and Adam Martinazzi, per IGN.
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EA layoffs hit BioWare, Maxis, and Ripple Effect as Electronic Arts restructures development teams. Read the full industry report on 217G.
⚡Electronic Arts has officially shuttered storied RPG developer BioWare while executing severe staff cuts across Maxis, Full Circle, and Ripple Effect development teams.
EA layoffs have hit Skate developer Full Circle as severe studio restructuring continues across publishing divisions. Read the full industry breakdown on 217G.
⚡According to verified reports from VGC, numerous staff members at Electronic Arts subsidiary Full Circle have been laid off amidst ongoing company-wide restructuring efforts.
EA BioWare shutdown confirmed as Electronic Arts cuts 400 jobs, shuttering the legendary RPG studio today. Read the full industry report on 217G.
⚡Electronic Arts announced the complete shutdown of legendary developer BioWare alongside sweeping corporate layoffs affecting approximately four hundred employees across the enterprise.
Mass Effect 5 has been canceled as EA officially shuts down BioWare amid massive 400-employee layoffs. Read the full tactical breakdown on 217G.
⚡Electronic Arts officially announced the complete closure of legendary RPG developer BioWare and the immediate cancellation of the highly anticipated next Mass Effect title.
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