Respawn Entertainment and the wider EA staff have been hit by more than 300 layoffs, leaving the future of the Titanfall franchise unknown after another entry was cancelledTech10:51, 30 Apr 2025Updated 10:53, 30 Apr 2025Titanfall 2 launched in 2016, and teed up a sequelAfter we reported that Respawn Entertainment is producing another Star Wars title, it appears the studio, and publisher EA at large, has been hit by a sizeable wave of layoffs.EA laid off 670 employees last year, and has now reportedly cut more than 300 more while cancelling a number of in-development projects. Notably, one of those was slated to be a new game in the Titanfall franchise.‌According to a report from Bloomberg, "between 300 and 400 positions" have been eliminated, with around 100 of those made at Respawn Entertainment which works on Apex Legends and the Star Wars Jedi series.‌Content cannot be displayed without consent"As part of our continued focus on our long-term strategic priorities, we've made select changes within our organisation that more effectively aligns teams and allocates resources in service of driving future growth," a statement provided to Bloomberg explained.Respawn's own statement on X (formerly Twitter) which you can see above, confirms "targeted team adjustments" were made to its teams, while also acknowledging "these decisions aren't easy" and confirming "two early-stage incubation projects" are cancelled.Article continues belowBloomberg reports one of these was codenamed R7, and was said to be an extraction shooter in the Titanfall universe lead by Steve Fukuda, who directed the 2014 original and its 2016 sequel."Looking ahead, our commitment to player-first experiences remains unchanged. Innovation has always been at the core of Respawn's identity, and it continues to drive how we build the future - from evolving live experiences to crafting new worlds and stories," the studio's statement continues.Respawn is working on a third entry in its Jedi series‌"For Apex Legends, that means not just delivering competitive, innovative seasons - but expanding what Apex can be. While the team will continue to refine gameplay and bring new ideas to upcoming seasons, we're also investing in what's next for the franchise - exploring bold experiences that push the boundaries of competitive play while staying true to the spirit of competition, creativity, and integrity that our community expects.""Within the Star Wars universe, we're excited to keep building new stories — with the next chapter of the Star Wars Jedi series aiming to raise the bar again for storytelling and gameplay."‌"To everyone who has been part of our journey — past, present, and future — thank you for making Respawn what it is. We carry your legacy with us into everything we create next."As per Eurogamer, EA has now laid off more than 1800 employees since March 2023, while paying its executives $60m in FY 2024. Its CEO, Andrew Wilson, earned $25.6 millon.The Daily Star has reached out to EA for a comment.Article continues belowFor the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.‌‌‌