(UPD) BioWare is closing its doors, and the next Mass Effect has been canceled
, by Thibaut
Updated October 21, 2026, at 8:45 p.m.
According to journalist Jason Schreier on YouTube, EA has not indicated whether it attempted to sell BioWare before proceeding with the studio’s closure. The Mass Effect and Dragon Age franchises are therefore on hold.
Original Article
Saudi Arabia’s acquisition of Electronic Arts has led to the demise of one of the American publisher’s iconic studios. Founded in 1995, BioWare will finally close its doors after more than 30 years in business.
In addition, the next Mass Effect game has also been canceled.
"For more than 30 years, BioWare has been more than a studio. It has been a home for storytellers, developers, and the players who brought our worlds to life.
Baldur's Gate. Neverwinter Nights. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Dragon Age. Mass Effect. Anthem. Now, after more than three decades of shared adventures, BioWare is closing and early development on the next Mass Effect project is ending.
There is nothing easy about writing those words. Our focus right now is on our incredibly talented team who put their hearts into these games, and supporting one another through this transition.
What generations of BioWare built together is something to celebrate and remember. These games became so much more because you played them, debated your choices, fell in love with the characters, and made these worlds your own.
From all of us at BioWare, thank you for being the most meaningful part of our story."
In a message sent to the teams, David Tinson, EA’s chief operating officer, and Cam Weber, studio head, confirmed that approximately 400 positions will be cut across the company, including 50 at BioWare alone.