The company has not disclosed the exact number of jobs cut, stressing that this is a reorganization rather than a studio shutdown to support live services, spin-offs, and upcoming content.

Frustrations from players cite slow rollout of modes and content, including a delayed solo mode for REDSEC and sluggish map, skin, and seasonal releases.

Series Producer Philipp Girette acknowledged that players want larger maps and indicated future expansions will address this, though it will take time.

The layoffs highlight tension between chasing immediate revenue and pursuing a long-term, robust content strategy for a major live-service shooter.

Season 2 roadmap includes a new map on March 17 and a limited-time mode on April 14, though no Season 3 date has been announced.

Developers point to resource constraints that prevent releasing larger maps despite strong player demand.

AAA production typically expands teams during late development for maps, assets, and testing, then shifts to live-service maintenance post-launch.

Open beta indicated strong core gameplay but poor balance and map design, issues that persisted after launch.

Even with a successful launch, ongoing volatility in live-service games can lead publishers to reduce staff to align with maintenance and monetization goals.

EA is carrying out layoffs across Battlefield Studios (Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive) as part of a realignment intended to strengthen live-service stability and future development, even though Battlefield 6 posted record early sales.

Analysts argue the live-service strategy was not managed effectively, with fixes arriving too late to retain engagement.

Season 2 content and delays dampened engagement, producing only a brief spike before numbers fell back to prior levels.