For context, the intended acquisition of EA was announced back in 2025 as the industry itself continues to undergo a serious squeeze. As reported by Bloomberg, EA stockholders will receive $210/share, which does include numerous employees of the company. Mass EA Layoffs Are Reportedly InboundClose Image via EARespawn EntertainmentA promtional image of a spaceship from a Mass Effect 5 teaser poster. EA has taken on $18 billion, yes with a B, in debt, resulting in interest payments per year equal to roughly $1.8 billion. As reported by gaminglayoffs.com, there were 14.9K layoffs in 2024, 5.2K in 2025, and already 9.1K so far this year before these new EA layoffs.