EA announces layoffs, Sims cancellation and new Star Wars shooter

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Alongside shutting BioWare, Electronic Arts on October 21, 2026 confirmed roughly 400 layoffs across the company, paused development on an unannounced Sims mobile multiplayer project in favor of a rumored Sims 4 sequel, and trimmed its Skate team. EA framed the moves as part of a 'next chapter' following its Saudi-backed PIF buyout, saying it remains 'the number one publisher in Western HD gaming.'

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