Electronic Arts appears to be expanding its EA Sports portfolio with a new unannounced online project, according to a recently published job listing for the company’s Shanghai studio.
The listing, spotted by Insider Gaming, is for a Client Engineer position supporting an unnamed AAA project under the EA Sports brand. The job description specifically states that the successful candidate will help deliver features and ongoing live-service support for a “AAA free-to-play online title.”
The vacancy provides one of the clearest indications yet that EA Sports is developing a new free-to-play game designed around an online, live-service model. However, EA has not officially announced the project, and the listing does not reveal its name, sport, release date, or target platforms.
The Shanghai-based role will involve developing and maintaining game-client features using C++ and visual scripting, while also working with designers, producers, and other engineers. The position calls for significant development experience, including experience shipping commercial games and supporting live-service titles.
There is also a reference to mobile development experience in the listing, although it is described as an additional asset rather than a mandatory qualification. This has led to speculation that the project could be connected to EA’s mobile operations. However, the available information does not confirm that the game will be exclusive to smartphones or tablets.
EA’s Shanghai operations already have connections to several major properties. The company has previously highlighted teams working on EA Sports FC Mobile, as well as other EA technologies and franchises. EA China has also supported projects involving major series such as Apex Legends and Battlefield.
The project’s EA Sports branding opens several possibilities. It could potentially be related to an existing sports franchise receiving a new online or mobile-focused experience, or it could be an entirely new sports title. At present, there is not enough information to identify which direction EA has chosen.
For now, the job posting is best viewed as evidence of active development rather than a formal game announcement. As A 90s Kid notes, the listing establishes that EA Sports is recruiting for a AAA free-to-play online project requiring ongoing live-service development, but does not identify the game’s sport or platform.
EA has yet to reveal further details about the mysterious project. Until an official announcement arrives, its identity and release plans remain unknown.
