EA Shuts Down BioWare, Cancels Mass Effect 5
Electronic Arts has officially closed BioWare, the long-standing RPG developer founded in 1995. The studio announced its closure on October 21, 2026, confirming that development on the next Mass Effect title is cancelled. This decision ends the franchise's future under the current leadership. BioWare’s final release was Dragon Age: The Veilguard in 2024. The shutdown coincides with EA’s broader restructuring and workforce reductions.
Gematsu reported on October 21 that Electronic Arts is laying off 400 staff and shutting down BioWare.
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