Apex Legends developer Respawn Entertainment has recently canceled an unannounced incubation project, resulting in the layoffs of a small number of staff members involved. This development was initially reported by Insider Gaming, citing a now-deleted LinkedIn post from a former production coordinator who mentioned their involvement in the project over the past year and their subsequent job search.
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 had previously worked on another canceled Star Wars FPS at Respawn. While the exact number of layoffs remains undisclosed, sources have described the affected group as "small." Additionally, at least one individual associated with the project has stated on LinkedIn that their departure was voluntary.
This move reflects 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 unspecified number at Codemasters. The trend continued nearly a year ago when EA laid off 670 employees across the company and terminated several projects, including the Star Wars FPS at Respawn, affecting around two dozen workers there. Since then, BioWare has undergone restructuring, with developers being reassigned to other projects and additional key personnel being laid off.
IGN has sought comment from Electronic Arts regarding these developments.
