EA has launched another round of job cuts in 2026, with long-serving staff, including some 10-year veterans, among those affected across the United States and India, as the gaming giant moves closer to a controversial $55 billion takeover by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
The latest EA layoffs come amid a prolonged wave of job losses across the global games industry, where studios have been trimming teams following pandemic-era expansion and rising costs. The sector has seen repeated restructures since 2023, with publishers citing overhiring, shifting player habits and the growing use of AI tools as contributing factors.
