Content overview: “EA Restructures BioWare, Cuts 400 Jobs as Full Circle Slashed and Sims Project Paused”. Electronic Arts is making sweeping changes across its studios, including shutting down BioWare and eliminating around 400 positions. The restructuring also affects Full Circle, the studio behind the upcoming Skate title, which will be reduced to a smaller, more focused team. Additionally, an unannounced Sims project has been paused as EA re-evaluates its development portfolio.
These moves signal a significant shift in EA's strategy, as the company prioritizes fewer, larger titles amid a challenging market for big-budget games. The closure of BioWare, known for franchises like Mass Effect and Dragon Age, marks the end of an era for the storied developer. For employees, the cuts are a harsh blow, but for players, the changes could mean longer waits for anticipated games like Skate. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.