{"rewrite":{"id":"r_c562f28191401057c36baff3","clusterId":"c_9c99b37a1af0e6598b350e5f","slug":"ea-ceo-andrew-wilson-s-pay-rises-26-amid-layoffs","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"EA CEO Andrew Wilson's Pay Rises 26% Amid Layoffs","summary":"Electronic Arts filed an amended Form 10-K/A with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 28, disclosing executive compensation for fiscal year 2026. CEO Andrew Wilson received approximately $38.6 million (about ¥6.3 billion), a 26% increase from the previous year. His bonus, listed as Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation, was $6.5 million (about ¥1.06 billion), roughly 2.3 times the prior year's amount. The pay increase is attributed to strong performance of titles including 'Battlefield 6' and 'skate.', which met launch and player goals. However, EA conducted multiple layoffs in 2026: in February, Full Circle, the 'skate.' developer, cut staff, and in March, layoffs hit Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios, the teams behind 'Battlefield 6'. The contrast between rising executive pay and job cuts has drawn criticism, with overseas media like PC Gamer and Reddit threads questioning the industry's treatment of developers. EA's acquisition by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners is set to complete on August 4, with Wilson remaining CEO.","whyItMatters":"The pay raise lands days before EA's $55 billion acquisition closes, with the same CEO staying in charge, sharpening scrutiny of how the company balances executive rewards against studio layoffs.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eWilson\u0026#39;s compensation has climbed steadily over three fiscal years: about $25.6 million in fiscal 2024, $30.5 million in fiscal 2025, and $38.6 million in fiscal 2026. The latest increase is larger than the prior year\u0026#39;s bump. EA\u0026#39;s filing attributes the bonus growth to milestone achievements, including \u0026#39;Battlefield 6\u0026#39; launch success and \u0026#39;skate.\u0026#39; reaching player goals in its fourth season through early access.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe layoffs occurred in the same fiscal year. Full Circle, the \u0026#39;skate.\u0026#39; developer, cut staff in February as part of restructuring. In March, Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios, all working on \u0026#39;Battlefield 6\u0026#39;, saw layoffs. PC Gamer\u0026#39;s coverage, titled \u0026#34;After laying off Battlefield 6 developers, EA pays its CEO $38 million because Battlefield 6 did so well,\u0026#34; sparked a Reddit thread with comments criticizing corporate practices and the game industry\u0026#39;s treatment of developers.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEA\u0026#39;s acquisition by a consortium of PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, valued at about $55 billion, is expected to close on August 4. Wilson remains CEO, and the executive team is unchanged. The company\u0026#39;s filing notes all regulatory approvals are in place.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"EA's CEO got a 26% pay raise to $38.6M, with his bonus more than doubling, while the studios behind Battlefield 6 and skate. saw layoffs this year. The contrast is hard to ignore.","twitterPost":"EA's CEO Andrew Wilson earned $38.6M in FY2026, a 26% jump, as layoffs hit Battlefield 6 and skate. developers. The acquisition closing August 4 keeps him in charge. What message does that send?","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"EA's CEO Andrew Wilson saw his total compensation rise 26% to about $38.6 million, with his bonus more than doubling, even as the company laid off developers at studios working on Battlefield 6 and skate. The pay disclosure comes days before EA's $55 billion acquisition closes, with Wilson staying on as CEO.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260730-457299/\",\"title\":\"EA CEO Criticized for 'Doubled Bonus' and ¥1 Billion Payout Amid Layoffs, Total Compensation ~¥6.3 Billion\"},{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260731-457484/\",\"title\":\"Electronic Arts' Approximately 9 Trillion Yen Acquisition Finally Set to Complete on August 4; Saudi Arabia's Sovereign Wealth Fund to Become 'Overwhelming Majority Shareholder'\"},{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/30/169944.html\",\"title\":\"EA CEO Receives Approximately 6.3 Billion Yen in Total Compensation While 'BF6' Developers Are Laid Off... 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