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"I will believe it when I see it, the next Mass Effect game" - Former EA manager believes BioWare's sci-fi RPG at risk from recent Saudi takeover

The future of the Mass Effect franchise is uncertain following a recent acquisition by Saudi investors.

By · Published August 21, 2026 at 05:44 UTC · Updated August 21, 2026 at 05:44 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Polygon.com · IGN · PC Gamer · Game Developer · Eurogamer.

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Questions people are asking

Who made the comments about the future of Mass Effect?

A former EA manager, now an analyst at Newzoo.

What is the current status of the Mass Effect franchise?

The future of the Mass Effect franchise is uncertain following the Saudi buyout of Electronic Arts.

What outlets have covered the story?

Polygon, IGN, PC Gamer, Eurogamer and Game Developer have all covered the story.

What happened

The next Mass Effect game is unlikely to be released under the new ownership of Electronic Arts, according to a former EA manager. The former manager, now an analyst at Newzoo, expressed skepticism about the game's future. The comments come amid a wave of doubt and cynicism among EA workers following the Saudi buyout. The former manager's remarks underscore the uncertainty surrounding BioWare's sci-fi RPG franchise.

The former EA manager's comments have sparked concern among fans and industry observers. Polygon, IGN, PC Gamer, Eurogamer and Game Developer have all covered the story. The former manager's remarks were made in the context of a broader discussion about the impact of the Saudi takeover on EA's future. The former manager's comments have added to the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Mass Effect franchise.

The former manager's skepticism is not universal. Some industry analysts have expressed optimism about the potential for the new ownership to bring fresh investment and resources to EA's development studios. However, the former manager's remarks reflect a broader sense of uncertainty and doubt among EA workers and industry observers.

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