EA morale hits new low amid layoffs and AI push

EA employees describe morale as "terrible" following layoffs and the closure of BioWare. Sources say the layoff process is impersonal, with affected staff invited to Zoom calls with chat disabled. Management is reportedly pushing generative AI, including Claude, telling staff "this is the future."

• Sources describe morale at EA as "terrible" amid layoffs
• Layoffs conducted via Zoom with chat disabled and hidden participants
• Management pushes AI, including Claude, as "the future"
• Cuts follow the $55B deal close and a plan to trim $700M in annual costs