Apex Legends developer Respawn Entertainment has recently canceled an unannounced incubation project, leading to layoffs of an unspecified number of employees involved in the project. This information initially surfaced through a LinkedIn post by a former production coordinator, which has since been removed. The post mentioned that the project they had been working on for a year was canceled, and they were now seeking new employment along with other talented individuals affected by the cancellation.
IGN has independently verified the cancellation of this unannounced project, which was a multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS). The project was developed by a team that previously worked on a now-canceled Star Wars FPS at Respawn. While the exact number of layoffs remains undisclosed, sources have described it as "small." Additionally, at least one person associated with the project has stated on LinkedIn that their exit was voluntary.
This development is part of a broader trend of project cancellations, layoffs, and restructuring within Electronic Arts (EA), which began in 2023. The year started with the elimination of 50 jobs at BioWare and an unknown number at Codemasters. Nearly a year ago, EA announced the layoff of 670 employees across the company and the termination of several projects, including the Star Wars FPS. This round of cuts also affected around two dozen workers at Respawn. Since then, BioWare has undergone restructuring, with developers being reassigned to other projects and additional layoffs occurring.
IGN has reached out to Electronic Arts for further comment on these developments.
