More information about the now-canceled Mass Effect: Universe ‘s development keeps trickling out following the closure of studio BioWare. BFM Tech , a French news outlet, spoke to some anonymous developers who have been laid off from the studio, and their comments give some insight into why the game was canceled, while also revealing that BioWare removed a flag that was apparently deemed too close to a Pride flag before a demo that was being shown to EA management in order to not “offend” executives.

The report , which is written in French ( Kotaku has received an independent translation), backs up a few things we know from the leaks over the past week, including that the game would take place 600 years in the future, star a new protagonist, and include original trilogy companion Liara T’Soni in a major role.…