EA Reduces Workforce by 400 and Closes BioWare Studio

Electronic Arts is cutting approximately 400 jobs, 3% of its global staff, and closing BioWare, the 31-year-old studio known for the Mass Effect series. These significant changes, the first since EA went private, are attributed to industry challenges and a strategic refocus. The move has generated considerable discussion among players and developers regarding its impact on game development and labor.