Home / Arts and Entertainment / EA Axes BioWare, Focuses on Live-Service Games
EA Axes BioWare, Focuses on Live-Service Games
22 Oct
Summary
- EA confirmed Respawn and DICE will collaborate on a future project.
- Multiple sources indicate the project is Star Wars Battlefront 3.
- EA is shutting down BioWare, laying off 400 employees.
Electronic Arts is reportedly prioritizing live-service games following the success of Battlefield 6. The publisher has confirmed that its Respawn and DICE studios will collaborate on a future project. Multiple sources have indicated this undisclosed project is Star Wars Battlefront 3, a series that last saw content support conclude in 2020.
This strategic shift coincides with significant restructuring at EA, including the permanent closure of the BioWare studio, known for the Dragon Age and Mass Effect franchises. This move resulted in approximately 400 layoffs across EA's operations. Work on Mass Effect 5 has reportedly been canceled.
EA plans to continue investing in its existing live-service titles, such as Apex Legends, and is committed to upcoming releases including Marvel's Iron Man and Star Wars Jedi 3. The company also intends to support its EA Sports titles, The Sims, and Skate, with new projects in development.
