‘Black Panther’ Video Game Canceled at Electronic Arts as Cliffhanger Studios Shuts Down – Variety

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Electronic Arts (EA) has canceled a video game project based on Disney and Marvel’s “Black Panther” following the closure of its developer, Cliffhanger Games. This decision is part of a broader strategy shift at EA, which also involved layoffs affecting multiple employees at Cliffhanger, as well as EA’s mobile and central teams. Although the exact number of layoffs this round is under 300, it is part of a series of job reductions at EA, with over 300 employees laid off earlier in the year, including cuts at Respawn Entertainment.

EA Entertainment president Laura Miele explained that these changes aim to concentrate the company’s creative efforts on its most promising growth opportunities, focusing on major franchises like EA Sports, “The Sims,” “Battlefield,” and “Apex Legends.” Miele emphasized the difficulty of these decisions and the company’s commitment to supporting affected staff by helping them find new roles within EA. This marks the third significant round of layoffs at EA this year, signaling a move away from licensed games towards enhancing its flagship franchises.

📌 Source: https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/black-panther-video-game-canceled-electronic-arts-layoffs-1236412168/