# BioWare Closure: EA May Sell Mass Effect IP

> EA might sell Mass Effect and Dragon Age after shutting BioWare, but no timeline.
- Title: BioWare Closure: EA May Sell Mass Effect IP · IGN | Shortify
- Summary: EA might sell Mass Effect and Dragon Age after shutting BioWare, but no timeline. EA could sell BioWare's Mass Effect and Dragon Age IPs after closing the…
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- Source: IGN — https://ign.com/articles/former-bioware-executive-producer-mark-darrah-says-ea-might-be-more-likely-to-sell-ips-like-mass-effect-and-dragon-age-after-studios-closure
- Author: Virginia Glaze
- Published: 2026-10-21T21:40:02.987+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mass effect, dragon age, ea, bioware, ip sale, studio closure, gaming, entertainment
## BioWare shutdown
EA closed BioWare after announcing restructuring on Oct 21, 2026.
## IP ownership
EA owns all BioWare IPs including Mass Effect and Dragon Age.
## Potential sale
EA might sell dormant IPs to other studios like CD Projekt Red.
## Cost control
EA in cost control mode after $55 billion acquisition by private investors.
## Uncertain future
EA may sell IPs but faces delays due to cost control and debt management.
## Key takeaway

EA could sell BioWare's Mass Effect and Dragon Age IPs after closing the studio but faces cost control delays.