News EA Shuts Down BioWare and Cancels Its 50-Person Mass Effect Project, as 350 More Layoffs Follow the $55 Billion Buyout Source selected by Layoffs News Editorial Desk · As published by Wccftech · October 21, 2026 · FacebookXWhatsAppEmail Sources and story details More NewsToday’s briefing ← Back to all news More News → Today’s briefing Subscribe to newsletter
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