Respawn Entertainment, the developer behind Apex Legends, has recently canceled an unannounced incubation project, leading to the layoff of an unspecified number of team members involved. This development was initially reported by Insider Gaming, citing a LinkedIn post from a former production coordinator who mentioned being part of the project for the past year. The post, which is no longer available, indicated that the individual is now seeking new opportunities alongside other talented professionals in the gaming industry.
IGN has independently verified the cancellation of this unannounced project, which was a multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS). This project was developed by a team that previously worked on a canceled Star Wars FPS at Respawn. Although the exact number of layoffs remains undisclosed, sources familiar with the project described it as "small." Additionally, at least one person associated with the project has confirmed on LinkedIn that their exit was voluntary.
This move is part of a broader trend of project cancellations, layoffs, and restructuring within Electronic Arts (EA), which began in 2023. That year saw the elimination of 50 jobs at BioWare and an unknown number at Codemasters. The trend continued nearly a year later when EA laid off 670 employees across the company and canceled multiple projects, including the Star Wars FPS. As a result of these cuts, approximately two dozen Respawn employees lost their jobs. Since then, EA has restructured BioWare, shifting developers to other internal projects and laying off an additional unspecified number of key staff members.
IGN has reached out to Electronic Arts for further comment on these developments.
