EA Transfers Star Wars: The Old Republic Development from BioWare to Broadsword

In a recent update, Electronic Arts (EA) has officially announced the transition of Star Wars: The Old Republic's development from BioWare to Broadsword. This move is expected to bring about significant changes, including layoffs, as not all roles will be transferred to the new studio. According to BioWare, the majority of the current team will be invited to join Broadsword, but some positions will be eliminated. The company has assured that it will provide support to affected team members, including opportunities to find new roles within EA. The transition is intended to benefit the game and its community in the long run, with BioWare expressing confidence in Broadsword's ability to take the game forward. The news was initially reported in June 2023, with EA evaluating options to grow and evolve the game, including discussions with Broadsword. The deal is now finalized, with EA retaining its role as the game's publisher and BioWare focusing on single-player titles.