After weeks of controversy regarding Electronic Arts' refusal to openly support transgender and reproductive rights, EA employees took matters into their own hands, with some studios--including Apex Legends developer Respawn Entertainment--speaking out in support of trans rights. But other employees took things even further--EA staff members planned a June 3 walkout, but that ultimately didn't happen after the company issued a public statement.

On June 3, a tweet supporting both transgender rights and women's rights appeared on EA's official Twitter page, along with a link to the gaming giant's Pride Month web page.

The threatened walkout was organized via a message posted on the company's internal Slack. According to GamesIndustry.biz, the message read: