EA to Shut Down Origin Systems (News)

Funky Zealot, GamePro

25/02/2004 15:55:38

Electronic Arts is planning to shut down its Origin Systems development studio in Austin, Texas, and is offering the staff the choice of either relocating to California or taking a severance package. The company is best known for Richard Garriot's Ultima RPGs and Chris Robert's Wing Commander series (who have both moved on to different companies).

EA has been doing a lot of reshuffling and consolidating, as it recently shutdown Westwood Studios and relocated the Maxis studio to Los Angeles. How this will ultimately affect its lineup remains to be seen.