BioWare Closing Down: EA Cuts 400 Jobs

Electronic Arts has officially closed BioWare, the renowned developer behind the Mass Effect and Dragon Age franchises. As part of a restructuring effort, 400 employees will be laid off from the studio.

The closure comes amid development on a new installment of the franchise—Mass Effect 4. EA's management decision came as a surprise to many fans of the series.

Key facts about the closure:

• BioWare studio ceases operations
• 400 people are being laid off
• Mass Effect 4 project is canceled
• Sources: Bloomberg, Electronic Arts