Skate Studio Lays Off Staff As Game Enters "Next Chapter"

Full Circle, the studio behind EA's new Skate game, has dismissed an unspecified number of employees. In a website post about the "next chapter" of the free-to-play early access title, the studio said that it is "transforming" as the game evolves.

"These shifts mean making changes to our team structure, and some roles will be impacted," Full Circle's post reads. "The teammates affected are talented colleagues and friends who helped build the foundation of Skate. Their creativity and dedication are deeply ingrained in what players experience today. This decision is not a reflection of their impact, and we’re committed to supporting them through this transition."

The studio also thanked players for their "passion and trust." The layoffs come five days after Full Circle unveiled plans for Season 3 of Skate, which begins on March 10. Included in the season update is the Isle of Grom, but Full Circle attracted complaints by locking unlimited access to the map for premium pass subscribers.