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Massive Effect: BioWare's Final Chapter Documentary
BioWare's documentary captures its rise and fall in 2027.
In brief
BioWare's documentary captures its rise and fall in 2027. BioWare's documentary team is finalizing a 2027 film about the studio's history after its closure. Originally reported by Collider.
BioWare's Documentary Project
Fennessey Films and Score G Productions announced Massive Effect: The BioWare Story, a documentary written and directed by Akash Sherman.
“We started this film two years ago, before Dragon Age: The Veilguard released, before the Anthem servers shut down, and before the EA buyout was even announced”
BioWare's History
Three medical doctors founded BioWare in Edmonton in 1995, creating games in Dungeons & Dragons and Star Wars worlds.
Documentary Timeline
The documentary targets a 2027 world premiere and major festivals, with producers planning to cover BioWare's final chapter.
Studio Closure
Electronic Arts announced BioWare's closure two years before the documentary's production began.
Key Figures
The documentary features BioWare founders Ray Muzyka, Greg Zeschuk, and Augustine Yip, plus Casey Hudson and Jennifer Hale.
Fan Contributions
Fans can share personal stories, photos, and videos for possible inclusion in the documentary.
Production Details
Super Channel commissioned the documentary in Canada, with Jhod Cardinal handling worldwide sales.
Documentary Focus
The documentary traces how a game took shape from the perspectives of studio leaders and developers.
BioWare's Legacy
BioWare's games let players make the same story their own, with choices that stick with them.
Documentary Release
A specific premiere date and wider release plans are still to be announced for the documentary.
Studio's Final Chapter
The documentary covers BioWare's final chapter alongside its rise, with the studio closing after the EA buyout.
Documentary Significance
The documentary is BioWare's last story, capturing its history after the studio's closure.
Documentary Impact
The documentary aims to tell the story of BioWare's rise and fall through player and developer perspectives.
Documentary Completion
The documentary is currently in production with a 2027 world premiere target.
Documentary Release Date
The documentary's specific premiere date and wider release plans are still to be announced.
The short version
BioWare's documentary team is finalizing a 2027 film about the studio's history after its closure.
