EA Cancels Next Mass Effect Game and Closes BioWare, GameSpot Reports

Electronic Arts has cancelled the next Mass Effect game, reported as Mass Effect 5, and closed developer BioWare, according to GameSpot, published 5 November 2026. The moves form part of a wider shift that included layoffs and cancellation of a new The Sims game. EA's 21 October 2026 statement said the Mass Effect project was in early development.