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Respawn Has Quietly Canceled a Multiplayer FPS Incubation Project

by Eleanor Mar 17,2025

Respawn Entertainment, the developer behind Apex Legends, has canceled an unannounced incubation project, resulting in layoffs. This news, initially reported by Insider Gaming, citing a since-removed LinkedIn post, has been independently confirmed by IGN.

The canceled project was a multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS). At least one job posting for this project appeared last year. IGN understands the project stemmed from a team previously working on a canceled Star Wars FPS at Respawn. While the exact number of layoffs remains unconfirmed, sources describe the number as "small." IGN has also identified at least one individual whose LinkedIn profile indicates their departure was voluntary.

This cancellation follows a pattern of project cancellations, layoffs, and restructuring within Electronic Arts (EA). This trend began in 2023 with job cuts at BioWare (50) and Codemasters (an unspecified number). A year ago, EA laid off 670 employees company-wide, impacting multiple projects, including the aforementioned Star Wars FPS and approximately two dozen Respawn employees. Further restructuring at BioWare involved internal developer reassignments and additional, undisclosed layoffs.

IGN has contacted Electronic Arts for comment.

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