SNACK: 3-line summary
- BioWare is closing, and development of the next Mass Effect is ending.
- The Edmonton workspace will close; EA says it will help affected employees explore internal opportunities.
- Iron Man and the next Star Wars Jedi continue, while a Fight Night revival is in pre-production.
EA and BioWare announced on October 21, 2026 that the studio will close and development of the next Mass Effect will end. The game was still in early development. BioWare’s Edmonton workspace is also set to close.
BioWare looks back on more than 30 years
In its statement, BioWare thanked its community for more than 30 years of support, naming Baldur’s Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Dragon Age, Mass Effect and Anthem.
EA says it will support affected employees as they explore opportunities within the company.
Snackgirls react
Red: Losing the chance to play the next Mass Effect hurts. I’d have liked to get my hands on it and see what the team was building.
Nea: I wonder what stories might have been taking shape in that early work. It makes me want to spend some time reading about Mass Effect’s universe.
Iron Man and Jedi continue as EA narrows its focus
EA says it will concentrate on fewer large action-adventure projects at the same time. Marvel’s Iron Man and the next Star Wars Jedi game remain in development. EA says Respawn and DICE will collaborate on a future project.
The announcement sets out changes across several other games and teams:
- Project Gridiron is in development as a social-first, open-world American football project.
- The Sims is prioritizing Project Evergreen and pausing Project Lotus.
- The skate studio will become a smaller, focused team.
- Apex Legends has new modes planned.
A Fight Night revival is also in pre-production. No release year or platforms have been announced.
Sources and date: 2026-10-22 KST
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