Next Mass Effect game cancelled as EA shuts down legendary sci-fi RPG studio BioWare
EA has officially shut down BioWare, the legendary studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, following a period of downsizing. Development on the next Mass Effect title has been cancelled as part of a broader corporate restructuring.
Why it matters
The closure marks the end of a seminal era in RPG gaming history and highlights the volatility of the gaming industry under private equity ownership.
Space Games Next Mass Effect game cancelled as EA shuts down legendary sci-fi RPG studio BioWare News By Fran Ruiz Published 22 October 2026 2 min read The legendary RPG studio behind classics such as Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect, and Dragon Age is no more.
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