Battlefield franchise is safe from EA layoffs, Jason Schreier reports
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Jason Schreier reports that the Battlefield franchise is safe from recent EA layoffs. EA reportedly has plans to continue the series.
The Battlefield franchise is safe from the latest wave of layoffs at EA, according to Jason Schreier citing sources familiar with the situation. While EA recently closed BioWare and cancelled Mass Effect 5, reports say the publisher intends to continue the Battlefield series. EA has not provided further details regarding these plans. Dice is reportedly working on Star Wars Battlefront 3, which may mean another Battlefield title will not arrive soon.
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