# EA is shutting down BioWare

https://mins.news/en/item/109868

- The Verge, 2026-10-21 17:19 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/games/1015647/ea-is-shutting-down-bioware

> EA confirmed it is closing BioWare and has decided not to continue development of the next Mass Effect game. Bloomberg reports that EA is also laying off around 400 employees.

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