Unfortunately, 2026 has been no different in the video game industry, and yet another AAA giant has had to announce a round of in-studio layoffs. EA has reportedly laid off staff across Battlefield Studios, which includes DICE, Ripple Effect, Criterion, and Motive Studio, despite "Battlefield 6's" record-breaking launch, selling over seven million copies within a few days of release. However, the game has struggled more recently, with fans criticizing updates for several reasons, primarily