"I don't know if they will keep funding that one" - Former EA manager doesn't believe the next Mass Effect will survive Saudi takeover
Inside and outside Electronic Arts, everyone is bracing for what's sure to be a very different company now that it's fully owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund . But the fate of one game in particular may be more perilous than any other: the next Mass Effect . Read more
Former EA executive Emmanuel Rosier doubts the continued funding of BioWare and the next Mass Effect game, calling it the biggest question mark for the future of the company. A recent acquisition by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has left EA struggling with $20 billion in debt, making it likely to aggressively leverage its biggest franchises.
BioWare veteran Mark Darrah shares Rosier's concerns, suggesting that the studio could be sold off if it fails to meet profitability standards. Industry experts predict potential layoffs, game cancellations, and changes in EA's culture under the new ownership.
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