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EA lays off between 300 and 400 employees and confirms the cancellation of several games

Electronic Arts has undergone a significant restructuring, resulting in the layoff of between 300 and 400 employees, including approximately 100 at Respawn Entertainment, the studio responsible for Apex Legends. This decision is part of a strategy to better align teams and resources, in pursuit of sustained long-term growth, according to statements from an EA representative. A tragedy for the industry and fans of shooters, Respawn has confirmed the cancellation of at least two projects in development, one of which was an extraction game set in the Titanfall universe, […]

Electronic Arts has undergone a significant restructuring, resulting in the layoff of between 300 and 400 employees, including approximately 100 at Respawn Entertainment, the studio responsible for Apex Legends. This decision is part of a strategy to better align teams and resources, in pursuit of sustained long-term growth, according to statements from an EA representative.

A tragedy for the environment and shooter lovers

Respawn has confirmed the cancellation of at least two projects in development, one of which was an extraction game set in the Titanfall universe, internally known as R7. Despite the staff reduction and these cuts, Respawn has assured that its commitment to creating player-focused experiences remains strong. In a message via social media, the studio stated that they will move away from certain projects in early stages and make specific adjustments to the teams of Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi.

Apex Legends, while still being a relevant game within EA’s catalog, has shown some signs of decline. During the company’s last quarterly financial call, CEO Andrew Wilson mentioned the possibility of an Apex 2.0, predicting a significant update that would expand the gaming experience. Although this update will not be released until after the next Battlefield game, it is speculated that EA could provide more details soon. The next financial report is scheduled for May 6, which could provide more clarity on the future of the franchise.

Respawn also confirmed that the employees affected by the layoffs will receive significant support, including opportunities to consider new positions within EA. Despite these difficult changes, the studio emphasizes that its primary mission of providing player-first experiences has not changed.

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EA confirms that Cal Kestis will have the end he deserves in Star Wars Jedi

Star Wars is very much about trilogies. It’s no secret to anyone. Since the original trilogy, the company’s greatest successes have been composed of three works that complement each other. This must not have gone unnoticed by some people at EA when they had to decide the fate of Cal Kestis. They are ready to give him another installment that will decide his fate. As Laura Miele, president of EA Entertainment and Technology, mentioned last Tuesday, Respawn is working on the final chapter of Cal Kestis’s story. This confirms the leak that was made by […]

Star Wars is very much about trilogies. It’s no secret to anyone. Since the original trilogy, the company’s biggest successes have been composed of three works complementing each other. This must not have gone unnoticed by some people at EA when they had to decide the fate of Cal Kestis. They are ready to give him another installment, which will decide his destiny.

As commented last Tuesday by Laura Miele, President of Entertainment and Technology at EA, Respawn is working on the final chapter of Cal Kestis’ story. Something confirmed by the leak made by his voice actor, who confirmed that the studio is working on a third installment of Star Wars Jedi. One that will close his story, concluding his journey on the light side of the Force.

Among other things, they have also confirmed that the idea has always been for this series to be a trilogy. With plenty of time to work on Cal Kestis and his story, the plan from the beginning has been to make three games, allowing the character to grow and evolve through them. Imitating the style of the classic Star Wars movies. Something they have achieved, with one of the video games that has best captured the essence of the franchise.

That doesn’t mean that Star Wars Jedi hasn’t had its problems. Stig Asmussen, director of the first two installments, Fallen Order and Survivor, left the studio last year to form his own studio. Additionally, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was released in a state where, from Respawn, they had to work very hard to make it not only acceptable but even playable for many players. Even if today it is a very enjoyable game by itself.

Considering that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was released in 2019 and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor came out in 2023, it is not bold to say that we will still have to wait at least a couple of years to see it. In any case, we eagerly await the conclusion of Cal Kestis’ story, who has gradually managed to carve out a place in the greatest space odyssey in human history.

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is the latest video game inspired by the Star Wars film saga. Specifically, it is the sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

The voice actor of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor reveals the future of the franchise

The Star Wars Jedi saga could have something in its future, if the news of its director leaving the studio does not imply anything about it.

Star Wars is an everlasting franchise that never truly ends. There’s always a new trilogy, a new comic, a new video game, and if not that, a sequel. That’s why we should never be surprised when something new related to the Disney universe is announced or leaked. It’s in a perpetual expansion, always delving deeper into the happenings of the Empire, the rebels, and the small group of characters we first met back in ’77.

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That’s why it’s not surprising that Cameron Monaghan, the actor who voices Cal Kestis in the Star Wars Jedi games, has confirmed that a third installment is already in the works, or at least in the planning stages. During a panel at the Ocala Comic Con event, Monaghan told the audience that the game is not currently in development, but when the discussions conclude, he hopes they can start and create something truly special.

This shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone, not only because Star Wars Jedi: Survivors was a critical and commercial success, but also because similar information has surfaced in recent months. After all, Stig Asmussen, the director of both Star Wars Jedi games, stated in a conversation with IGN that he hoped to create a video game trilogy with Cal Kestis. So, it shouldn’t be too surprising that there are indeed discussions to once again put us in the shoes of this charismatic young Jedi.

The problem here is that there is quite a bit more drama than it initially appears. Asmussen has departed both Respawn and Electronic Arts for reasons that are still unknown. According to the statement released by the companies, this was Asmussen’s own decision, which leaves the future and the form the Star Wars: Jedi franchise will take even more uncertain. However, one thing that seems clear is that, with or without Asmussen, it appears that we will continue to experience Cal Kestis’ personal journey to become a true Jedi knight.

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