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

Even a record-breaking launch can't seem to save developers from layoffs. According to a report from IGN, the various teams behind Battlefield 6 have been hit with an unspecified number of layoffs; that includes staff at EA studios Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive, all of which contributed to the game.

In a statement to The Verge, EA confirmed the news but did not clarify the number of developers impacted. "We've made select changes within our Battlefield organization to better...