Respawn Cancels Unannounced Multiplayer FPS

Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind Apex Legends, has canceled an unannounced incubation project, resulting in layoffs. Insider Gaming initially reported the news, citing a since-removed LinkedIn post from a former production coordinator.

IGN independently confirmed the cancellation. The project, understood to be a multiplayer first-person shooter (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 a "small" number. At least one individual connected to the project 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 several projects including the aforementioned Star Wars FPS, occurred a year ago. Respawn itself experienced layoffs at that time. Subsequent restructuring at BioWare involved internal developer reassignments and further, undisclosed layoffs.

Electronic Arts has been contacted for comment.