# RIP BioWare: EA Cuts 400 Jobs as Studio Shuts Down

> EA shuts BioWare after 30 years, cutting 400 jobs to focus on top franchises.
- Title: RIP BioWare: EA Cuts 400 Jobs as Studio Shuts Down · PCMAG
- Summary: EA shuts BioWare after 30 years, cutting 400 jobs to focus on top franchises. Electronic Arts closed BioWare, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age…
- Keywords: bioware, mass effect, dragon age, dragon age the veilguard, job cuts, gaming studios, technology, RIP, Cuts, 400, Jobs, Studio
- Source: PCMAG — https://pcmag.com/news/rip-bioware-famed-game-studio-shuts-down-as-ea-cuts-400-jobs
- Author: Michael Kan
- Published: 2026-10-21T18:58:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bioware, ea, mass effect, dragon age, dragon age the veilguard, job cuts, gaming studios, technology
## BioWare closes after 30 years
Electronic Arts has decided to close BioWare, the studio behind popular titles including Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.
## BioWare tweets shutdown announcement
BioWare tweeted the news today, noting the studio has been around for over 30 years and work had already begun on a new Mass Effect entry.
## EA confirms shutdown and job cuts
EA confirmed the news as it embarks on a major shake-up, prioritizing its most popular franchises including Battlefield and EA Sports, while cutting about 400 jobs.
## EA leaders explain shutdown
EA leaders Cam Weber and David Tinson wrote in a memo that they are closing BioWare and its Edmonton workspace due to focusing on larger opportunities.
## BioWare's last title and controversy
BioWare's last major title was Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which received positive reviews but faced controversy over being 'woke'.
## EA ownership changes
EA ownership changed in August when Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners closed their acquisition of the game publisher.
## EA's future focus
EA will merge Respawn and DICE studios, invest in Apex Legends, and prepare for Marvel's Iron Man and Star Wars Jedi games.
## Key takeaway

Electronic Arts closed BioWare, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, after 30 years of operation, cutting 400 jobs to prioritize franchises like Battlefield and EA Sports.