The first-person shooter game, set in the Star Wars universe, was still in the early stages of production.
It was claimed by the company that “streamlining” would “deliver deeper, more connected experiences for fans”.
It is the most recent illustration of the widespread layoffs in the gaming sector.
According to Rich Barham, a former executive at Blizzard, “video games run a significant risk of losing top talent outside of the industry and being impacted for years.” It is also very difficult to obtain funding to start a new game studio, and thousands of people are laid off every month.
