Respawn Abruptly Cancels New Multiplayer FPS Project

Respawn Entertainment has officially canceled an unannounced multiplayer FPS incubation project, leading to the layoff of an unspecified number of team members involved. This follows a trend at EA of project cancellations and restructuring, which has affected multiple studios. The incubation project was developed by a team that previously worked on a canceled Star Wars FPS, and sources describe the layoffs as "small." This cancellation aligns with EA's ongoing challenges, as they've laid off employees across various teams in recent years, including significant cuts at BioWare and Codemasters.

The layoffs and project cancellations at Respawn are part of a broader restructuring trend within EA as the company navigates ongoing challenges and works to optimize its resources, which has resulted in the discontinuation of several projects, including a previous attempt at a Star Wars FPS.

Respawn Entertainment, known for its acclaimed titles like Apex Legends and Titanfall, has faced particular scrutiny recently due to the cancellation of projects that had generated interest among fans. The studio's involvement in the Star Wars franchise had previously indicated a promising direction for new content, but internal changes have led to uncertainty about the future of such projects.