A video game based on Marvel's "Black Panther" has been scrapped at Electronic Arts as part of the closure of Cliffhanger Games and layoffs.

Electronic Arts is canceling its planned Black Panther video game and shutting down developer Cliffhanger Games, according to media reports on Wednesday. EA Entertainment president Laura Miele sent a letter to staff stating that the layoffs would "sharpen our focus and put our creative energy behind the most significant growth opportunities.