BioWare confirms studio closure and Mass Effect halt

BioWare says it is closing after more than 30 years, bringing an end to the studio behind Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, and Anthem. In a statement, the studio thanked the players who helped make those games part of its history.

The announcement also says early development on the next Mass Effect project is ending. BioWare did not describe the project’s future beyond that wording, so the statement does not establish whether the Mass Effect series itself is over.

BioWare reflects on its legacy

The studio called its team’s work something to celebrate and remember, and said its immediate focus is supporting employees through the transition. The statement did not provide details about the transition or confirm the reported figure of 400 job cuts.

BioWare’s message highlights how players shaped its role-playing worlds through their choices, discussions, and connections to its characters. The studio closed by thanking its community for being “the most meaningful part of our story.”