Archive · 29 May 2025
EA Cancels Black Panther Game, Shuts Down Developer Cliffhanger
Electronic Arts (EA) is canceling its Black Panther game and closing down the studio, Cliffhanger Games.
This is part of a larger effort by EA to restructure and concentrate on its main game franchises.
The Black Panther game was supposed to be a big action-adventure game set in Wakanda.
Unfortunately, EA made the decision to cancel the project.
The developer, Cliffhanger Games, also closed its doors.
The number of employees affected by the cancellations is unknown, but EA is working to relocate staff to other roles within the company.
EA will now put its focus on popular franchises such as Battlefield and The Sims.
EA has cancelled its Black Panther game.
The game was to be developed by Cliffhanger Games.
Cliffhanger Games, a studio in Seattle, has been shut down.
The decision will lead to unspecified layoffs at EA.
EA will now focus on core franchises like Battlefield and The Sims.
- Who
- Electronic Arts (EA) cancelled the Black Panther game, impacting Cliffhanger Games and its employees.
- What
- EA cancelled the Black Panther game and shut down Cliffhanger Games.
- When
- The cancellation happened recently.
- Where
- Cliffhanger Games was based in Seattle.
- Why
- To sharpen focus and prioritize key growth opportunities.
- Project Cancellation
- Cancelled Black Panther game
- Developer Shut Down
- Cliffhanger Games
- Layoffs
- Unspecified number
- EA's Strategy
- Focus on core franchises
- Cliffhanger Games Location
- Seattle, WA