187K+ fans call for EA to "Save Mass Effect"
A petition created to save BioWare's well-loved sci-fi RPG, Mass Effect , has topped 187,000 signatures.
A petition created to save BioWare's well-loved sci-fi RPG, Mass Effect , has topped 187,000 signatures.
The short version
- We said a sad farewell to BioWare earlier this week.
- Job cuts, coming just months after Saudi Arabia's $55bn leveraged buyout of the company , were anticipated by experts , but drew widespread condemnation and messages of sympathy from across the industry .
- Joe Smith, credited with starting the petition , isn't necessarily asking EA to change its mind about BioWare; instead, the petition calls for "decisive action by committing to the continued development of Mass Effect".
What happened
"This commitment requires proper funding, adequate staffing, and time allocation to maintain and advance the high standards the franchise is known for," the Change.Org page reads. In a lengthy Twitter/X post, the YouTuber claimed he'd had access through his role on the "Mass Effect Council", had seen firsthand what BioWare was developing, and had provided feedback during development.
Why it matters
This follows the appearance of an internal trailer for Mass Effect Universe , which BioWare later confirmed was real after the company’s closure and the game's cancellation .
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