The official #SaveMassEffect petition has reached a major milestone, showing Mass Effect fans are relentless in their push to revive the franchise. Just over two weeks ago, on October 21, legendary RPG studio BioWare took to social media to announce its closure and the cancellation of its unrevealed, still-in-progress Mass Effect 4. This is far from the first studio or game franchise EA has canceled, but fans have been very vocal about wanting the revival of Mass Effect ever since.
The closure of BioWare has been a huge topic within the industry since its announcement, as it's a testament to how problematic it has become to have job security in video games. Not only that, but popular gaming franchises or video games can also end overnight, and for something as beloved as Mass Effect, it was inevitable to have a backlash. For example, EA's office was vandalized over Mass Effect's cancellation, and many prominent developers within the games industry have called BioWare's closure a great loss for everyone. Now, a glimmer of hope comes from the #SaveMassEffect petition.
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