EA closes BioWare studio, cancels next Mass Effect game

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-10-22 11:30

Electronic Arts (EA) is closing its BioWare studio, a move that will also cancel the early development of the next Mass Effect game. The studio, responsible for iconic franchises like Mass Effect and Dragon Age, has been a part of EA since 2008. EA plans to shift its focus to other projects, including Battlefield, Marvel's Iron Man, and a Fight Night revival, while also prioritizing The Sims and Apex Legends modes. AI

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Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Shane Downing · 2026-10-22 11:30

EA is closing BioWare, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, after more than 30 years

EA is closing BioWare and its Edmonton studio after deciding not to move forward with early development of the next Mass Effect.