Battlefield 6 teams hit with layoffs despite ‘biggest launch in franchise history’
Summary
Despite a record-breaking launch, Battlefield 6's development teams face layoffs, impacting EA studios like Criterion and Dice. The game initially met high expectations, selling seven million copies in three days, yet the future remains uncertain.
Key Insights
What makes Battlefield 6's launch the biggest in franchise history?
Battlefield 6 sold over 7 million copies in its first three days, surpassing the week-one sales of previous titles like Battlefield 3 (4.68 million) and achieving in three days what Battlefield 5 took two months to accomplish, as confirmed by EA.
Which studios were involved in Battlefield 6's development?
Battlefield 6 was primarily developed by DICE (now Battlefield Studios) with support from EA studios including Criterion, as part of the collaborative effort behind the game's record-breaking launch.
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