Industry Veterans and Fans Mobilize to Rescue Mass Effect After BioWare Closure
Electronic Arts has permanently closed BioWare, cancelling the upcoming Mass Effect: Universe and laying off over 400 staff. Industry veterans Jennifer Hale and Mark Darrah criticized EA for misunderstanding the studio's identity, while fans launched a successful crowdfunding campaign to fund further protests. A leaked trailer for the cancelled game revealed its scope, and CD Projekt RED acknowledged BioWare's historical support but has not committed to acquiring the IP.