EA has reportedly carried out another round of layoffs, affecting an unknown number of employees across its recruitment, customer support, trust and safety, and IT operations.
According to Kotaku, the cuts affected several remote employees in the US, as well as workers based at EA’s office Hyderabad, India. Some of the Hyderabad employees who lost their jobs reportedly worked at the company for more than a decade.
The total number of affected employees has not been disclosed. Kotaku said it learned about the layoffs through sources familiar with the situation and 12 separate public posts from former employees.
EA says it is changing how Fan Care operates
An internal email reportedly sent to EA’s Fan Care division said the company was adapting its working practices to respond to changing player needs.
The message explained that EA was changing or proposing changes to certain roles, while also creating new positions and moving some responsibilities to different teams, locations or external service partners. EA declined to comment on the layoffs when approached by Kotaku.
Fan Care is EA’s customer support operation, assisting players with account issues, technical problems, purchases and other concerns connected to the publisher’s games and services.
Although development teams do not appear to be the primary focus of this latest round, the cuts follow several years of restructuring and job losses throughout EA and its studios.
At least the third round of EA layoffs in 2026
Kotaku describes the latest cuts as at least EA’s third round of layoffs during 2026.
Earlier cuts reportedly affected developers who had worked on Skate and Battlefield 6. These followed larger reductions in previous years, including approximately 670 jobs cut in 2024 and around 300 company-wide positions eliminated in 2025. The 2025 restructuring also affected approximately 100 employees at Respawn Entertainment and resulted in the closure of Cliffhanger Games.
The latest layoffs come despite EA reporting net revenue of $7.531 billion for the financial year ending March 31, 2026, representing a one percent increase over the previous year. However, the company’s annual net income fell from $1.121 billion to $887 million.
EA’s $55 billion takeover is still awaiting approval
The cuts also arrive while EA is preparing to be taken private through a $55 billion acquisition led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, technology investment firm Silver Lake and Affinity Partners.
The agreement was announced in September 2025 and includes approximately $36 billion in equity financing and $20 billion in debt financing. EA is expected to remain headquartered in Redwood City, California, with Andrew Wilson continuing as CEO after the transaction closes.
The consortium recently applied for European Union antitrust approval, with the European Commission setting July 22, 2026 as the deadline for its initial decision. Regulators can approve the acquisition, demand concessions or begin a more extensive investigation. The deal will also require clearance under the EU’s foreign subsidy regulations.
EA has not publicly connected the latest layoffs to the proposed takeover.
FAQ
How many employees has EA laid off?
The total number is currently unknown. Reports have identified at least 12 public posts from affected employees, but EA has not disclosed an official figure.
Which EA departments were affected by the layoffs?
The cuts reportedly affected recruitment, Fan Care customer support, trust and safety, and IT roles in the United States and Hyderabad, India.
Who is buying Electronic Arts?
EA is being acquired by a consortium consisting of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners in a deal valued at approximately $55 billion.
