'Black Panther' Video Game Canceled at Electronic Arts
Due to the closure of Cliffhanger Games.
Summary
- Electronic Arts (EA) has reportedly canceled the Black Panther video game and closed its dedicated development studio, Cliffhanger Games
- The cancellation is attributed to EA’s strategy to focus on core growth opportunities and major franchises
Electronic Arts (EA) has reportedly canceled the highly anticipated Black Panther video game and subsequently shut down Cliffhanger Games, the studio specifically created to develop the title. The news marking another significant project cancellation and round of layoffs within EA.
The Black Panther game, first announced in 2023, was envisioned as a single-player, open-world action-adventure title set in Wakanda. Cliffhanger Games, a Seattle-based studio formed by industry veterans, had been working on the project. However, details about its development were scarce since its initial reveal.
According to an internal email sent to staff by EA Entertainment president Laura Miele, these decisions are part of a broader strategy to “sharpen our focus and put our creative energy behind the most significant growth opportunities.” This move aligns with EA’s recent trend of consolidating its efforts on a smaller handful of core franchises like Battlefield, The Sims, Skate and Apex Legends, and moving away from certain licensed IP.
Despite the cancellation of Black Panther, EA’s multi-title, long-term partnership with Marvel is reportedly still strong, with Motive Studios continuing development on the Iron Man game and potentially leading future Marvel projects. This cancellation is the latest in a series of layoffs and project terminations across the video game industry in 2025.
