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Reports indicate that a planned Mass Effect crossover for Battlefield 6 has been withdrawn following the closure of BioWare by EA. While neither EA nor DICE have issued an official announcement regarding the collaboration, the content was reportedly intended to coincide with N7 Day on November 7.
Evidence for the crossover originated from datamining efforts, which uncovered cosmetic items including N7 stickers, a weapon skin, spray paint, and a weapon charm modeled after the Normandy starship. These assets have reportedly been removed from the game files, with speculation suggesting this action was a direct response to the studio's closure and the reported cancellation of the Mass Effect Universe.
The situation highlights broader restructuring efforts at EA, which included the permanent closure of BioWare in October alongside significant layoffs. Although a new Mass Effect title was in early development, the impact of these corporate changes is now affecting live service content in Battlefield 6, with items disappearing from game files without public explanation from the publisher.
Despite the removal of the Mass Effect content, other Battlefield 6 updates remain active. The game is currently hosting a Dead Space crossover featuring a 16-player PvE mode titled Marker Incursion on the Area 51 map. Additionally, the Frozen Aces update is scheduled to arrive on December 8, bringing Platoons and a dedicated server browser to the title.
