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IGN
Mass Effect 5 and BioWare's Future Uncertain Following Buyout, Former EA Manager Now Says
A former Electronic Arts manager has expressed concerns about the future of Mass Effect 5 following the company's recent $55 billion takeover. The uncertainty surrounding the game's development has been highlighted by this former executive.
Retro Gamer
EA devs feel "the threat of layoffs at all times," especially after Saudi Arabia acquisition: "It's hard to see how teams or games that underperform wouldn't be dissolved"
Electronic Arts developers are experiencing heightened anxiety regarding potential layoffs following the company's $55 billion acquisition by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Employees fear that underperforming teams and games may be dissolved to cut costs and manage debt, despite assurances of no immediate changes.
