Electronic Arts will deal with 350 employees and "reduce presence" in Russia

From the statement of Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts:

“Today we have taken several important steps to overcome the challenges facing us as a company as a whole, and to prepare for the disclosure of the opportunities ahead.

Looking at the changeable world around, it becomes obvious the need to change with it. Now we are busy making thoughtful moves that improve the fulfillment of our obligations, improve our organization and allow us to better meet the needs of the players. In particular, we have made changes to our marketing and publishing structures, operational groups, and we are reducing our presence in Japan and Russia and will focus on other ways to serve players in these markets. In addition to organizational changes, we intend to improve the quality of our games and services. Great games will continue to be a central part of everything we do, and we have new ideas on how to surprise and inspire our players.

It was a hard day. Today's changes will affect 350 people from the entire company, numbering 9000 people. These decisions are not only important, but also very complex, it was not easy for us to make them. At EA, we are all friends and colleagues, we appreciate and recognize the contribution of each, and will do everything possible to take care of our comrades and help them in this difficult moment when they have to look for a new job. This is our top priority. ”

In a conversation with representatives of the portal DTF (the article was published on behalf of Vadim Elistratov), ​​the staff of EA said that the Moscow office will be closed, but some of the staff will go to a more general unit responsible for the expanded region of Eastern Europe and emerging markets. As for the players themselves, the level of support and localization should not fall.