Electronic Arts has one layoff announcement in our Tech Layoff Tracker. The latest, on Oct 21, 2026: About 400 jobs (about 3% of staff) (3% of the workforce).
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Electronic Arts layoff announcements
| Date | Cut | Share of workforce | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | About 400 jobs (about 3% of staff) | 3% | EA is closing BioWare, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, after 31 years, and ending early work on the next Mass Effect, as confirmed in the studio's farewell post. The 400 figure comes from Bloomberg; EA has not published a breakdown. | Company statement BioWare statement; Bloomberg via Yahoo Finance |
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Has Electronic Arts filed WARN notices?
We have no WARN notices from Electronic Arts in California, Washington, New York, Texas, Florida, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, Oregon and Colorado. WARN notices are only required for large layoffs at a single site, so remote or spread-out cuts often do not appear. New filings show up here automatically; see the WARN notices tracker.
Electronic Arts layoffs FAQ
How many people did Electronic Arts lay off?
In its latest announcement, on Oct 21, 2026, Electronic Arts cut about 400 jobs (about 3% of staff), about 3% of its workforce. Source: BioWare statement; Bloomberg via Yahoo Finance.
When were the latest Electronic Arts layoffs?
The most recent announcement in our tracker is dated Oct 21, 2026.
Where does this Electronic Arts layoff data come from?
From SEC filings, official company statements and state WARN notices. Press reports that the company has not confirmed are marked as reported.
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