From Polygon · Ashely Claudino · · 50s
Mass Effect TV Show Continues
Amazon's Mass Effect TV series moves forward despite EA shutting BioWare.
In brief
Amazon's Mass Effect TV series moves forward despite EA shutting BioWare. Amazon MGM's Mass Effect TV series remains in development after EA closed BioWare and canceled Mass Effect 5. Originally reported by Polygon.
EA closes BioWare
EA announced the shutdown of BioWare and canceled Mass Effect 5 development.
Amazon TV series continues
Amazon MGM's Mass Effect TV series remains in development with showrunners and producers on board.
IP uncertainty after 2026 buyout
The EA buyout in August 2026 transferred Mass Effect to Saudi Arabia's PIF, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake.
N7 Day disappointment
Nov 7, known as N7 Day, will feature Mass Effect announcements but this year's event is expected to be sad.
The short version
Amazon MGM's Mass Effect TV series remains in development after EA closed BioWare and canceled Mass Effect 5.
