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Electronic Arts announced the closure of BioWare and its Edmonton workspace on October 21, 2026. The decision, detailed in a brief statement within an open letter, effectively ends development on the studio's early-stage Mass Effect project.
Following the announcement, former writers associated with the project shared their perspectives on social media. Catherynne M. Valente stated that the team had successfully developed a great game, while Derek Künsken described his five-year involvement as an energizing collaboration focused on lore, characters, and science fiction elements.
Künsken noted that he expects to provide further details regarding his contributions in the coming weeks now that the studio is no longer active. The writers emphasized that the team had been actively working on the next chapter of the Mass Effect universe before the cancellation.
While fans speculate about the potential sale of BioWare intellectual properties, former executive producer Mark Darrah suggested that such a move might be more plausible as EA seeks to address debt from a $55 billion acquisition. Meanwhile, a Prime Video series based on the franchise remains in active development.
