A former Apex Legends developer who left Respawn to work on Highguard has been rehired by Electronic Arts, according to Eurogamer. The move follows the closure of Highguard earlier this year.

Highguard, a project that attracted several industry developers during its development, was shut down in the first part of the year. The studio’s closure prompted a wave of departures and job moves across the games industry.

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Eurogamer reports that the individual has now returned to EA, marking a comeback to the company responsible for Apex Legends. The rehiring underscores a common pattern in the sector, where talent frequently moves between major publishers and smaller studios as projects start and stop.

The full report and additional context on the personnel changes were published by Eurogamer: Eurogamer.