Respawn Cancels Multiplayer FPS Project Quietly

Apex Legends developer Respawn Entertainment has recently canceled an unannounced incubation project, leading to the layoff of an unspecified number of employees involved in the project. The news was initially reported by Insider Gaming, citing a now-deleted LinkedIn post from a former production coordinator who mentioned being part of the project for the past year and now seeking new employment.

IGN has independently verified the cancellation of this unannounced multiplayer FPS project. The project was developed by a team that previously worked on a canceled Star Wars FPS at Respawn. While the exact number of layoffs remains undisclosed, a source familiar with the project described it as "small." Additionally, at least one individual associated with the project has stated on LinkedIn that their departure was voluntary.

This development is part of a broader trend of project cancellations, layoffs, and restructuring within Electronic Arts (EA), which began in 2023. That year, EA eliminated 50 positions at BioWare and an unknown number at Codemasters. The trend continued nearly a year ago with the layoff of 670 employees across the company and the termination of several projects, including the Star Wars FPS. As a result of these cuts, around two dozen Respawn employees were also let go. Since then, BioWare has undergone restructuring, with developers being reassigned to other projects and additional key personnel being laid off.

IGN has sought a statement from Electronic Arts regarding these developments.