News Summary

Electronic Arts (EA) has announced the cancellation of its Black Panther video game and the closure of Cliffhanger Games, the studio responsible for its development. This decision is part of a larger round of layoffs at the company. Originally announced in July 2023, the third-person action-adventure game was one of several Marvel projects in development at EA studios. Despite the popularity of the Black Panther character, whose film grossed over $1.3 billion, EA has decided to focus on other significant growth opportunities. These include an Iron Man game by EA Motive, the next Star Wars Jedi game from Respawn, and new entries in franchises like The Sims and Battlefield. The layoffs will affect employees across various EA divisions, though the company is attempting to relocate some Cliffhanger Games staff to other roles within EA.