Electronic Arts (EA) has announced layoffs that have impacted a wide range of roles at Full Circle, the studio behind one of its newest and most popular games.
Burnaby-based Full Circle posted the news in an update to fans of Skate, posted online on Wednesday, Feb. 25.
According to Full Circle, the studio is continuing to transform as skate. continues to evolve.
“We’re reshaping Full Circle to better support Skate’s long-term future,” posted Full Circle.
“These shifts mean making changes to our team structure, and some roles will be impacted.
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Full Circle is an AAA video game development studio that was founded in 2021 as part of EA’s network.
Its LinkedIn profile lists it as having between 51 and 200 employees, with Skate being its current project.
Tens of millions of gamers have played Skate since it launched in early access this past September, according to Full Circle.
The number of team members impacted by today’s layoffs has not yet been revealed. Daily Hive has reached out to EA for more details.
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“The teammates affected are talented colleagues and friends who helped build the foundation of Skate,” added Full Circle online. “Their creativity and dedication are deeply ingrained in what players experience today.
“This decision is not a reflection of their impact, and we’re committed to supporting them through this transition.”
Several developers affected by the EA layoffs posted updates on LinkedIn.
“I’ve been impacted by the layoffs at Full Circle,” said one former employee. “If your team needs an Environment Artist and Designer with 9 years of experience, I’m looking for work.”
“Hey everyone, unfortunately, today was my last day at Full Circle,” shared another. “If you are looking for a passionate and creative 3D artist, please reach out.”
EA has held a number of layoffs over the past few years.
Hundreds were impacted as massive layoffs hit EA Sports and Respawn in 2025.
In 2024, the company announced layoffs that impacted roughly 5 per cent of its workforce.
And just one year earlier, EA conducted mass layoffs from the famed developer BioWare in what the company described as an “extremely difficult day.”