Full Circle Restructures Skate Development Team Amid Latest Industry Layoffs
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Full Circle has laid off an undisclosed number of developers on the free-to-play Skate reboot, with EA citing a need to restructure for the game's long-term future.
Developer Full Circle has announced structural changes that include an undisclosed number of layoffs, according to a recent report by IGN South Africa. Publisher EA framed the downsizing as a necessary step to better support the long-term future of the free-to-play Skate reboot. While the studio praised the contributions of the departed team members in an official blog post, the news lands as another painful blow for development talent across the gaming industry. EA stated that the adjustments will help the team focus on what matters most to players as development continues across PC and consoles.
The free-to-play title managed to draw tens of millions of players into its Early Access phase since launching in September 2025. Despite finding viral moments within the community and a broad initial player base, the game has faced a mixed reception on platforms like Steam, alongside the ongoing financial pressures common to modern live-service projects. Full Circle assured fans that the restructuring is designed to make the studio move faster and listen more closely to community feedback.
For players invested in the revival of this iconic skateboarding franchise, corporate restructuring always brings a wave of anxiety about project momentum and team wellbeing. Live-service games require constant updates and active creator engagement to survive, but leaning on efficiency often comes at the human cost of developer jobs. As Full Circle charts its next steps, the community remains watchful to see how these team changes actually impact the cadence and quality of future content updates.
Tags: Skate, Full Circle, EA, Industry News, Live Service
Original article: IGN South Africa