# EA shuts down BioWare, studio behind Mass Effect, Dragon Age

> EA closes BioWare after 28 years, ending Mass Effect and Dragon Age franchises.
- Title: EA shuts down BioWare, studio behind Mass Effect, Dragon Age
- Summary: EA closes BioWare after 28 years, ending Mass Effect and Dragon Age franchises. Electronic Arts shut down BioWare, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon…
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- Source: Mashable — https://mashable.com/entertainment/electronic-arts-bioware-shut-down-mass-effect-dragon-age
- Author: Alex Perry
- Published: 2026-10-21T18:56:26+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ea, bioware, mass effect, dragon age, rpg, gaming studio, technology, culture
## BioWare shutdown
Electronic Arts shuts down BioWare, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, after 28 years.
## Layoffs and headcount
EA laid off 400 employees, reducing BioWare's staff to around 50 after shutdown.
## BioWare's legacy
BioWare created iconic RPGs like Baldur's Gate and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.
## Key takeaway

Electronic Arts shut down BioWare, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, after 28 years of gaming history.