After laying off Battlefield 6 devs, EA boss Andrew Wilson's bonus rose $8m to $38m last year, thanks to the game's success across "all milestones"

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The often-tense relationship between game industry execs and their development teams is back in the spotlight after Eurogamer reported on EA CEO Andrew Wilson's massive bonus. Despite studio layoffs across the company, Wilson's bonus shot up to $38 million last year, with Battlefield 6's success cited as a key factor. It's a familiar story that sparks debate about who truly benefits from a game's performance.