Despite Battlefield 6 achieving all of its sales and quality targets to become one of last year’s best-selling games, the title’s commercial success did not prevent layoffs for many of its creator, seven as Electronic Arts (EA) executives received generous financial bonuses.
Released on October 10, 2025, Battlefield 6 launched to widespread critical and public acclaim, leading a high-revenue year for Electronic Arts.
According to mandatory public financial disclosures filed by EA, CEO Andrew Wilson received $38.69 million in stock and additional bonuses as a direct result of the shooter’s success. This marks a significant increase from his previous earnings:
Other top executives at the company also received substantial bonuses:
In March of this year, Electronic Arts conducted workforce cuts across key studios responsible for the franchise, including Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios. EA characterized the decision as an effort to “realign expectations,” while reaffirming its commitment to the future of the Battlefield franchise and delivering ongoing updates for the game.
In its legal filings, EA highlighted broader performance metrics across its gaming portfolio and outlined new operational initiatives:
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