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Battlefield 6's Record-Breaking Success Earns EA CEO $38 Million Payday, But Laid-Off Devs Aren't Around to Celebrate
IGNWednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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EA’s CEO got an $8 million raise thanks to how well Battlefield 6 performed — four months after the devs responsible for making the game got laid off.
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What happened
EA’s CEO got an $8 million raise thanks to how well Battlefield 6 performed — four months after the devs responsible for making the game got laid off.
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IGN published: Battlefield 6's Record-Breaking Success Earns EA CEO $38 Million Payday, But Laid-Off Devs Aren't Around to Celebrate
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