Why are BioWare games trending today?
BioWare is trending because the studio announced it is shutting down after more than 30 years of operation [1]. This closure includes the termination of early development for the next Mass Effect title [1].
What happened
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BioWare announces the studio is closing and ending work on the next Mass Effect project [1].
What you need to know
BioWare created series like Dragon Age, Mass Effect, and Baldur's Gate [1].
The next Mass Effect game is now cancelled [2].
A Mass Effect television series is still being developed by Amazon MGM Studios [2].
It is not confirmed when the Mass Effect TV series will begin production or be released [2].
Background
BioWare is a developer known for story-driven games including Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Neverwinter Nights [1].
The studio's Mass Effect franchise is being adapted into a show at Prime Video. This series is set after the original game trilogy and is not a retelling of the main character's origin [2].
Questions people ask
Is the Mass Effect TV show cancelled?
No, sources at Prime Video confirm the series remains in development with the creative team still onboard [2].
What happened to the next Mass Effect game?
Early development on the project has ended due to the studio's closure [1].
Where this came from
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