Get a sneak peek at a new chapter... @BioWare is now in early production on the next #MassEffect!
Bioware has been a massive part of CDPR history. We befriended them when localizing and selling Baldur’s Gate games in Poland, Czech, and Slovakia. And later they were great help when lending us their engine for Witcher 1, sharing their wisdom and even giving us a spot at their booth at E3. I had a pleasure to visit them a few times in Edmonton and also host them in our Warsaw office. Very sad for the people affected, but also sad to see a legendary brand go down. Not a great day in the games industry.
Former BioWare executive producer Mark Darrah says EA could become more willing to sell IPs like Mass Effect and Dragon Age following the studio's closure.
However, he warns that EA could also simply leave those franchises dormant indefinitely.
#MassEffect
This is sad news on multiple fronts - for those of us who worked there, for our friends and colleagues at BioWare who are impacted, and for fans who were looking forward to the next Mass Effect adventure.
I started my career at BioWare and will forever be grateful to the founders, Greg and Ray, for inviting me to join in BioWare's legendary journey. Its legacy will live on through those who were part of it and continue to create games through a passion for unforgettable stories, worlds and characters.
This is fucking devastating.
Bioware games changed my life. I fell in love with stories and characters, made lifelong friends, and learned about my sexuality along the way.
I was also very fortunate that some devs took a chance on an untested actor and said "that's Josephine."
EA is shutting down BioWare, the studio behind ‘Dragon Age’ and ‘Mass Effect’.
The next ‘Mass Effect’ game has been cancelled as a result.
(Source: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…)
Heartbreaking to hear of the closure of BioWare and the next Mass Effect ending development.
I had so much fun collaborating with Casey and the team on the Mass Effect teaser in 2020 -- during the height of COVID.
I hope one day, somehow, Mass Effect will return.
#MassEffectIsAlive
#MassEffect #Bioware
I will continue to draw, just as I always have
But, anyway, it's sad
BioWare is closing. My 22 years there made me the man I am. The people affected today are some of the best RPG developers in the world. If you're hiring writers, designers, artists or engineers, start with them. Former BioWare folks: if an intro from me would help, reach out.
EA is shutting down BioWare, the studio behind ‘Dragon Age’ and ‘Mass Effect’.
The next ‘Mass Effect’ game has been cancelled as a result.
(Source: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…)
‘STAR WARS: BATTLEFRONT 3’ is in the works.
Respawn and DICE are teaming up to develop the game.
(Source: variety.com/2026/digital/new…)
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