BioWare announced on October 21, 2026, that it is closing and that early development on the next Mass Effect project is ending. Electronic Arts also said it would close BioWare’s Edmonton workspace and stop work on the project, which a small team had been developing in its early stages.
What EA’s decision covers
The announcement concerns BioWare’s studio and the next Mass Effect game project. EA executives described a broader effort to align talent and investment with opportunities for players and long-term growth. They did not identify a single cause for the studio’s closure.
Bloomberg reported planned cuts of about 400 jobs across EA, including about 50 at BioWare. Those estimates came from a person familiar with EA’s plans and were separate from BioWare’s closure announcement.
The live-action series was reported separately
IGN reported on October 21, 2026, that the live-action Mass Effect series at Amazon MGM Studios remained in development. That report concerns the adaptation, while BioWare’s announcement addressed the next game project.
