BioWare · Official · October 23, 2026BioWare is closing.
BioWare is closing.
Next Mass Effect project ends.
The answer
BioWare is closing after more than 30 years. Early development on the next Mass Effect project is ending as well. The studio confirmed both points directly.
What has been confirmed?
BioWare says in its official update that the studio is closing and early development on the next Mass Effect project is ending. The announced project will not continue in its previous form.
Which games defined BioWare?
The studio shaped role-playing games including Baldur’s Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Dragon Age and Mass Effect.
Is Mass Effect completely over?
Only the end of the project that was in development has been confirmed. No replacement game has been announced.
Source
Checked against the official source.
BioWare: official studio update →
Last checked: October 23, 2026 · Author: Dee