EA has confirmed layoffs affecting about 400 staff, the closure of BioWare, the cancellation of a new Mass Effect game, and a pause on a Sims project, following its $55 billion leveraged buyout by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.
EA Shuts Down BioWare, Cancels New Mass Effect and Pauses Sims Project
EA has confirmed layoffs affecting about 400 staff, the closure of BioWare, the cancellation of a new Mass Effect game, and a pause on a Sims project, following its $55 billion leveraged buyout by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.
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