{
  "id": 15930813,
  "title": "BioWare Shutting Down, Next Mass Effect Canceled",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/bioware-shutting-down-next-mass-effect-canceled",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-21T17:10:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/bioware-shutting-down-next-mass-effect-canceled"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Electronic Arts has announced that BioWare, the studio behind popular role-playing games such as Mass Effect and Dragon Age, will be shutting down. This decision comes after a series of underperforming games and mass layoffs at the company. Approximately 400 employees, or roughly 3% of BioWare's total staff, will lose their jobs, primarily at BioWare with about 50 roles affected.\n\nThe company had been teasing the next Mass Effect game, which was expected to be set after the events of Mass Effect 3 and feature a fresh narrative in the original Milky Way setting. However, the studio has decided not to move forward with this development, effectively canceling the project. Fans will not get to see the continuation of the beloved series.\n\nThe closure of BioWare and the cancellation of the next Mass Effect game signal a shift in EA's strategy. The company will continue to focus on its core franchises, sports games, and other projects like Respawn's Apex Legends and Battlefield. Additionally, EA will support Respawn's battle royale game Apex Legends and invest in new experiences for the franchise.\n\nWhile the closure of BioWare and the cancellation of the next Mass Effect game may disappoint fans, EA aims to concentrate resources on high-potential projects and adapt to the rapidly changing gaming industry. The company remains committed to providing a diverse range of gaming experiences for its players.",
  "summary": "BioWare is shutting down and the next Mass Effect game is canceled, according to a new report.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "BioWare Officially Shutting Down and New Mass Effect Canceled",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/bioware-officially-shutting-down-and-new-mass-effect-canceled",
        "published": "2026-10-21T17:23:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}