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EA cancels unannounced The Sims project, trims the Skate team and reportedly plans to lay off 400 workers: "We're the number one publisher in Western HD gaming"
Alongside closing BioWare, EA is also cancelling a project connected to The Sims, laying off 400 workers and trimming the team behind the Skate reboot.
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Electronic Arts announced a series of restructuring moves, including a company‑wide cut of 400 jobs and the pause of development on an unannounced project tied to The Sims. The changes also involve consolidating Respawn and DICE under a single leadership structure. In the same memo, EA confirmed the closure of BioWare and the cancellation of the next Mass Effect title. The announcement was delivered in a staff memo signed by CEO David Tinson and CSO Cam Weber, warning employees that further layoffs may follow.
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