Star Wars game cancelled as EA cuts 670 jobs

Electronic Arts (EA) has announced that it is cancelling the development of an upcoming Star Wars game and laying off 670 employees as part of a strategic restructuring plan.

The decision to cancel the game, which was being developed by EA’s now-defunct Vancouver studio, comes as a blow to fans of the popular franchise. The game was reportedly in the early stages of development and was set to be a new entry in the Star Wars gaming universe.

In addition to the game cancellation, EA also announced that it will be closing its Vancouver studio, which was responsible for developing the game. The company stated that the layoffs are part of an effort to streamline operations and focus on core franchises.

This news comes as a surprise to many in the gaming community, as EA had previously indicated its commitment to the Star Wars franchise. The company had acquired the exclusive rights to develop Star Wars games in 2013, and had released several titles in the years since.

Despite the cancellation of this particular game, EA has stated that it remains committed to the Star Wars franchise and plans to continue developing new titles in the future.

It remains to be seen what impact this restructuring will have on the company’s future plans and the Star Wars gaming universe as a whole.