Full Circle, a triple-A game development studio founded in 2021 as part of the Electronic Arts studio network, has been hit by layoffs. The studio is most famous for making Skate.
The layoff was disclosed in a message published by Electronic Arts directed at the Skate community on February 25, 2026. Part of the message read, “As skate. continues to evolve, we’re transforming as a studio”.
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“We’re reshaping Full Circle to better support Skate’s long-term future and focus the team on the things that matter most to you – and making those things great. These shifts mean making changes to our team structure, and some roles will be impacted. The teammates affected are talented colleagues and friends who helped build the foundation of skate.
Our work on Skate. continues. We look forward to working with you as we move faster, listen more closely, and deliver consistently for all of you. Our commitment to skate., and to the millions of players who believe in it, remains strong.”
Full Circle describes itself as world-builders, storytellers, and creators who want to push the boundaries of game development. They are on a mission to create great games that people want to play with their friends, and have fun while doing it.
Some of the Full Circle employees impacted by the decision have posted about it on their social media. A Live Ops Production employee wrote, “Unfortunately, I was one of many impacted by the restructuring of Full Circle Studios, and that means I’m looking for where I’ll land next”.
Last week, the studio announced changes that will be coming to the game, including back-to-back Dev Updates to enlighten fans on what to expect in Season 3. The first edition of the update includes:
- Adding brands to skate.Pass
- Items on demand
- Return to Isle of Grom & more
Several other studios have announced layoffs since the beginning of the year, including Riot Games and Ubisoft. GameBaba Universe empathizes with everyone impacted by the current wave of layoffs.
