EQUIPEngadget · 1d ago
EA is shutting down BioWare and cutting around 400 jobs

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Electronic Arts is closing BioWare and eliminating approximately 400 positions as part of a strategic restructuring. The move involves downsizing the Full Circle studio and pausing development on an unannounced Sims project.
- 01EA is shuttering BioWare and cutting 400 jobs across the organization
- 02Skate developer Full Circle will transition to a smaller more focused team structure
- 03Development on a specific project within The Sims franchise is currently paused
- 04Restructuring aims to streamline operations and reallocate resources toward priority titles
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Skate studio Full Circle will be be reduced to "a more focused, smaller team," while a Sims project has been paused.