'We're now entering an era where the name BioWare won't show up anymore when discussing upcoming RPGs' — The game industry reacts to the shuttering of legendary Mass Effect and Dragon Age studio, BioWare

EA has laid off 400 employees across its studios and is shutting down BioWare The Mass Effect and Dragon Age studio confirmed that Mass Effect 5 is canceled Developers and creatives across the industry have reacted to the news, calling it "unimaginable" and "heartbreaking" EA is shutting down BioWare, the legendary studio behind Mass Effect , Dragon Age , and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic .

BioWare delivered the devastating news in a statement last night, saying that after more than 30 years as a pioneer in the choice-based role-playing game (RPG) genre, it will close down and that Mass Effect 5 , which was in early development, is canceled.

The decision comes from parent company EA, which has confirmed major restructuring across its studios and projects, amounting to 400 layoffs, including roughly 50 roles at BioWare (via Bloomberg ).

"For more than 30 years, BioWare has been more than a studio," the studio said.

"It has been a home for storytellers, developers, and the players who brought our worlds to life.

Baldur's Gate.

Neverwinter Nights.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

Dragon Age.

Mass Effect.

Anthem .

"Now, after more than three decades of shared adventures, BioWare is closing, and early development on the next Mass Effect project is ending.

There is nothing easy about writing those words.

Our focus right now is on our incredibly talented team who put their hearts into these games, and supporting one another through this transition.