BioWare says it is closing after more than three decades

BioWare says it is closing after more than three decades of operation. The studio’s history includes Baldur’s Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Dragon Age and Mass Effect, along with other games identified by BioWare. BioWare was founded in 1995. Electronic Arts acquired BioWare in 2007. BioWare also says that early development of the next Mass Effect project is ending. Electronic Arts’ closure plan included approximately 50 layoffs at BioWare.

The closure ends the operation of a studio associated with several game series, including Baldur’s Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Dragon Age and Mass Effect. BioWare identifies those titles and other games as part of its history. The company’s founding year was 1995, and Electronic Arts later acquired it in 2007. BioWare says its operation is now ending after more than three decades. The company also says development work on the next Mass Effect project is ending. Electronic Arts’ plan included approximately 50 layoffs at BioWare.