Respawn Cancels Multiplayer FPS Project Quietly

Apex Legends developer Respawn Entertainment has canceled a previously unannounced incubation project this week, resulting in the layoff of an unspecified number of team members involved in the project. This development was initially reported by Insider Gaming, citing a LinkedIn post from a former production coordinator who mentioned being part of the project for the past year before its cancellation.

IGN has independently verified the cancellation of this unannounced multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) project. The project was developed by a team that had previously worked on another canceled Star Wars FPS at Respawn. While the exact number of layoffs remains undisclosed, a source familiar with the project described it as "small." Additionally, at least one individual associated with the project has stated on LinkedIn that their exit was voluntary.

This move is part of a broader pattern of project cancellations, layoffs, and restructuring within Electronic Arts (EA), which began in 2023. That year saw the elimination of 50 positions at BioWare and an unspecified number at Codemasters. The trend continued nearly a year ago when EA announced the layoff of 670 employees across the company and the termination of several projects, including the Star Wars FPS. As part of these cuts, approximately two dozen Respawn employees were also let go. Since then, BioWare has undergone restructuring, with developers being reassigned to other internal projects and additional key staff being laid off.

IGN has reached out to Electronic Arts for comment on these developments.