Its legacy has permeated through the industry, touching countless games that followed in its footsteps.

But BioWare, as it used to be, is no more.

Of course, every studio is going to change over time.

Peter Quill from GOTG game in front Mass Effect Legendary Edition

People join, people retire, people leave for greener pastures.

But BioWare in particular has seemingly intentionally been cutting its most renowned veterans out.

Mary DeMarle is joining BioWare as Senior Narrative Director for Mass Effect.

Mass Effect hero behind Thane and Miranda

Why Did These Layoffs Happen?

BioWare needs Mass Effect to be a win.

That win doesn’t need to be as big as Mass Effect 2.

From left to right: Male Hawke in Dragon Age 2, Lucanis in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Solas in Dragon Age: Inquisition

Why Worry About Mass Effect?

Among them areTrick Weekes, Karin Weekes-West, and Ryan Cormier.

But it seems that none of the original writers remain.

Mass Effect 5 teaser art over a space ship.

These hands may beno less talented, but theyre new hands nonetheless.

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