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EA Axes Black Panther Game, Focuses on Established Franchises

5/29/2025

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In a surprising turn, Electronic Arts has scrapped the highly anticipated Black Panther game from Cliffhanger Games, redirecting its focus to established franchises like Battlefield and The Sims. Amidst this shift, EA's president, Laura Miele, confirmed layoffs—though not as severe as last month's. While Iron Man and the next Mass Effect are safe, the fate of other Marvel titles hangs in the balance.

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In a surprising turn, Electronic Arts has scrapped the highly anticipated Black Panther game from Cliffhanger Games, redirecting its focus to established franchises like Battlefield and The Sims. Amidst this shift, EA's president, Laura Miele, confirmed layoffs—though not as severe as last month's. While Iron Man and the next Mass Effect are safe, the fate of other Marvel titles hangs in the balance.