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Former Mass Effect 5 Art Director Says Cancellation is “Truly Heartbreaking”
Nicolas Bouvier, former art director for a canceled Mass Effect project at BioWare, expressed his heartbreak over the studio's closure and the project's cancellation. He described working with a talented and tightly-knit team, lamenting that their work would never be seen by the public. Other writers and former executives also commented on the closure and the uncertain future of the Mass Effect franchise and its IP.
Mass Effect 5 Took Cues From Larian, CD Projekt RED For Player Agency, Says Former Developer
Former BioWare developers have shared insights into the canceled Mass Effect 5, revealing it aimed for unprecedented player autonomy by drawing inspiration from Larian Studios and CD Projekt RED. Despite the project's cancellation and BioWare's reported shutdown, former employees expressed sadness over the lost potential and praised the talent within the studio.
'What we were cooking was really cool': An award-winning science fiction author was working on Mass Effect…
BioWare is reportedly being shut down by EA, leading to the cancellation of Mass Effect 5. Science fiction author Derek Künsken, who worked as a writer on the project, expressed disappointment over the unreleased work and the closure of the studio, praising the talent within BioWare. The article reflects on BioWare's legacy and EA's management.
Mass Effect 5 was "something special", dev says – it was BioWare's response to what Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 devs "were bringing to the table"
Former BioWare developers have shared insights into the canceled Mass Effect 5, describing it as a potentially "special" RPG that aimed to elevate player autonomy and choice. The team reportedly looked to Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3 and CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 for inspiration. Despite the promising development, the project was ultimately scrapped, leading to disappointment among those involved and the wider gaming community.
Mass Effect 5 was aiming to offer a "level of autonomy and choice" that could vault it into orbit with Larian and CD Projekt's top RPGs, former dev says post-cancellation
Former BioWare developers have shared insights into the canceled Mass Effect 5, revealing ambitions for unprecedented player autonomy and choice that aimed to rival titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. The closure of BioWare and the cancellation of the game have led to significant job losses and disappointment among fans and developers alike.
