Full Circle, the studio behind EA’s new Skate game, has dismissed an unspecified number of employees. In a website post about the “next chapter” of the free-to-play early access title, the studio said that it is “transforming” as the game evolves.
“These shifts mean making changes to our team structure, and some roles will be impacted,” Full Circle’s post reads. “The teammates affected are talented colleagues and friends who helped build the foundation of Skate. Their creativity and dedication are deeply ingrained in what players experience today. This decision is not a reflection of their impact, and we’re committed to supporting them through this transition.”
An important update from Full Circle: https://t.co/BO7FfXGvF2 pic.twitter.com/sqzMvQ5ljT
— skate. (@skate) February 25, 2026
The studio also thanked players for their “passion and trust.” The layoffs come five days after Full Circle unveiled plans for Season 3 of Skate, which begins on March 10. Included in the season update is the Isle of Grom, but Full Circle attracted complaints by locking unlimited access to the map for premium pass subscribers.
Full Circle was formed in 2021 and included key developers who worked on the previous Skate games. After a couple of years of playtests, the Skate reboot released in early access in September 2025. Despite attracting a decent player count at launch, the game was criticized for its art style and microtransactions.
Video game studios that suffered layoffs in February alone include Riot Games, Wildlight Entertainment, and Ubisoft Toronto, with PlayStation studio Bluepoint Games shutting down entirely.