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EA CEO Pay vs Layoffs Controversy

EA CEO Andrew Wilson's compensation soared to $38.6 million in fiscal 2026 on the back of Battlefield 6's success, drawing criticism as the company laid off developers who worked on the game.

1. EA CEO's Pay Jumps to $38.6 Million Amid Record Battlefield 6 Sales — and Layoffs of the Devs Who Made It

   A newly filed EA financial report shows CEO Andrew Wilson's total compensation rose to $38,649,984 in fiscal year 2026, driven largely by the success of Battlefield 6 — even as EA laid off developers who worked on the game earlier this year.