A studio known for landmark sci-fi experiments winds down after ambitious live-service bets and stalled franchise reinvention.
Electronic Arts is shutting down BioWare, the Edmonton studio behind Mass Effect, Dragon Age and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. The decision, announced on October 21, 2026, also ends early development on the next Mass Effect game, the project fans have been calling Mass Effect 5.
BioWare confirmed the news on X shortly after Bloomberg reported it. "What generations of BioWare built together is something to celebrate and remember," the studio wrote, thanking players "for being the most meaningful part of our story."
BioWare's closure is part of a wider round of cuts. According to Bloomberg, EA is eliminating about 400 positions, roughly 3% of its workforce. About 50 of those roles are at BioWare.
The cuts were announced by EA executives Cam Weber and chief operating officer David Tinson. Their memo says EA has "taken a hard look at our business, how we operate, and what it will take to lead in this next era of interactive entertainment."
BioWare is not the only project affected:
EA's statement highlights its yearly sports games, Apex Legends, Battlefield, the next Star...
