EA Closes BioWare Studio After Mass Effect Cancellation
Electronic Arts shuts down BioWare, ending its early-stage Mass Effect project.
According to Wccftech, Electronic Arts has closed BioWare, the studio behind the Mass Effect series. The move came after EA reportedly canceled an early development Mass Effect project and shut down the RPG studio for good.
The Mass Effect project was worked on by a team of 50 people. The cancellation follows EA's $55 billion buyout, which left the company with around $18 billion in debt. BioWare was founded in 1995 by Ray Muzyka, Greg Zeschuk, and Augustine Yip.
Key facts
- EA closed BioWare studio
- Mass Effect project canceled
- 50-person team affected
- $55 billion EA buyout
Sources
- WccftechEA Shuts Down BioWare and Cancels Its 50-Person Mass Effect Project, as 350 More Layoffs Follow the $55 Billion Buyout
- TechPowerUpLegendary Game Studio BioWare Shuts Down Following EA Layoffs