Electronic Arts is planning to shutter its veteran studio BioWare and cancel the development of the next installment in the Mass Effect series. The move is expected to result in approximately 400 layoffs.
Reports indicate that the decision by EA to close BioWare, a studio known for its acclaimed RPGs like Mass Effect and Dragon Age, marks a significant shift for the publisher. The company has not yet released an official statement regarding the closure or the layoffs. Further details are expected as the situation develops.