EA lays off staff across Battlefield-related studios in "alignment" move as game bleeds players — billions in revenue and record sales figures not enough to save staff from the axe

EA has initiated layoffs across Battlefield-related studios, impacting developers like Dice, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive. Despite Battlefield 6's success with 20 million copies sold and record sales figures, the company is restructuring to align with community needs. The game's $1.4 billion revenue and high sales didn't shield staff from job cuts. Battlefield 6 faced challenges with player retention, dropping over 90% of its player base in six months due to issues like lack of core gameplay elements, microtransactions, and disappointing updates. The game's shift towards a Call of Duty-style formula led to player dissatisfaction and declining player counts across platforms.