Farewell, BioWare: The End of an RPG Giant

Electronic Arts has confirmed that BioWare, one of the most influential role-playing game developers of the last three decades, is closing its doors. The decision also means the cancellation of the next Mass Effect game, which was still in early development. The closure comes as part of a wider ‘restructuring’ at EA, with approximately 400 employees reportedly losing their jobs across the company, including around 50 at BioWare.In a statement published on October 21, 2026, BioWare thanked the players who had supported its games for more than 30 years, acknowledging that its adventures had become something much greater through the people who played them. It's a rather sad farewell to a developer whose name was once almost synonymous with the very best Western RPGs.BioWare UpdateFor more than 30 years, BioWare has been more than a studio. It has been a home for storytellers, developers, and the players who brought our worlds to life. Baldur’s Gate. Neverwinter Nights…Founded in…