Published Oct 22, 2026, 12:49 PM EDT

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The studio, which was working on a new Mass Effect, had a profound impact on the lives of RPG players and creators

BioWare's closure leaves gaming industry in shock and mourning

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Electronic Arts revealed on Wednesday that the legendary RPG studio BioWare is no more . The sudden shuttering wasn't exactly a surprise to onlookers — recent BioWare releases received mixed reviews and middling sales numbers — but deep down, many were hoping that the developer could find its footing again.…