EA Shuts Down Black Panther Game Development,…

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    <p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1">Electronic Arts has announced the cancellation of its Black Panther game and the closure of Cliffhanger Games, the studio developing it. IGN reports this news based on an internal email from EA Entertainment president Laura Miele, who informed staff about the restructuring aimed at “sharpening our focus and dedicating our creative energy to the most substantial growth opportunities.”</p>
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    <p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1">Miele expressed in the email, as cited by IGN, “These decisions are difficult. They impact individuals we’ve collaborated with, learned from, and shared meaningful experiences with. We are making every effort to assist them, including helping find new roles within EA, where we have successfully supported transitions in the past.”</p>
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    <p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1">The email also indicated that EA would be reallocating resources towards its traditionally successful franchises, such as Battlefield, The Sims, Skate, and Apex Legends. Miele reassured that the Iron Man game is still in development, alongside the third installment of Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi series and BioWare's upcoming Mass Effect title.</p>
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    <p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1">Earlier this year, EA laid off approximately 300 employees from both Respawn Entertainment and the Electronic Arts Fan Care teams in April 2025. At that time, Variety reported the effective cancellation of the next Titanfall game and another unnamed project still in "early-stage incubation."</p>
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    <p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1">Polygon has reached out to EA for additional comments and will provide updates as more information becomes available.</p>
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    <p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1">The Black Panther game was initially unveiled in 2023 by Marvel Games, EA, and Cliffhanger Games as part of a three-game deal that also includes an Iron Man title developed by Motive. EA established Cliffhanger Games in Seattle that same year to create the Black Panther game, coinciding with the character’s 57th anniversary. The studio, led by former Monolith executive Kevin Stephens, consisted of developers known for their work on prominent franchises like Halo, God of War, and Call of Duty.</p>
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    <p class="duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _11x6rb9i ku7vx11 ku7vx10 t0irya1">According to a Marvel press release, the Black Panther game was intended to be “an original, third-person, single-player experience that empowers players to take on the mantle of Wakanda’s protector, the Black Panther.”</p>
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