Electronic Arts says it is closing BioWare and its Edmonton workspace after deciding to stop early development of the next Mass Effect project. Its October 21 statement describes a broader effort to concentrate resources on fewer large projects. BioWare’s own announcement confirms the closure and says its immediate focus is supporting the team through the transition.
The Guardian’s current Games coverage reflects fans’ disappointment at the studio’s loss. That response is distinct from the company’s confirmed operational decision. Neither official statement reviewed here provides a complete count of affected staff or a sale of the franchise, so this briefing supplies neither. The announcement remains a major current industry development, rather than an event first disclosed this morning.
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