Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind Apex Legends, has canceled an unannounced incubation project, resulting in layoffs. This was first reported by Insider Gaming, citing a since-removed LinkedIn post from a former production coordinator.
IGN independently confirmed the cancellation. The project, described as a multiplayer FPS, stemmed from a team previously working on a canceled Star Wars FPS at Respawn. While the exact number of layoffs remains unconfirmed, sources describe it as “small.” At least one individual connected to the project has clarified on LinkedIn that their departure was voluntary.
This cancellation follows a pattern of project cancellations and layoffs at EA, beginning in 2023 with job cuts at BioWare and Codemasters. A larger round of layoffs affecting 670 employees and multiple projects, including the aforementioned Star Wars FPS, occurred nearly a year ago. Respawn itself experienced layoffs then, and BioWare underwent further restructuring and job cuts since.
Electronic Arts has been contacted for comment.
