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Electronic Arts has officially closed BioWare, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the Star Wars: The Old Republic community. Players are reflecting on the studio's legacy, specifically highlighting the extensive narrative content BioWare crafted for the MMO since its 2011 launch.
On the SWTOR subreddit, fans shared a farewell statement that received nearly 5,000 upvotes. Users expressed deep sorrow over the studio's end, with some lamenting corporate mismanagement and others celebrating iconic titles like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Jade Empire as the gold standard for the RPG genre.
Community members noted the irony that the MMO has outlived its original developer. While some expressed devastation, others voiced relief that Broadsword Games assumed maintenance of the title in 2023, ensuring the game continues to operate despite the studio's dissolution.
Although the closure has sparked widespread mourning across the internet, Star Wars: The Old Republic remains active. Fans continue to appreciate the hundreds of hours of storytelling produced by the now-defunct developer, even as they process the news that future projects like Mass Effect 5 will not materialize.
