Electronic Arts is shutting down BioWare and laying off about 400 employees, according to Ars Technica’s reporting. EA is also reducing Skate studio Full Circle to a smaller, more focused team, while a Sims project has been paused. Ars Technica reports that the next Mass Effect project has been canceled.
WHO:Electronic Arts
WHAT:Electronic Arts is shutting down BioWare and laying off about 400 employees.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 2:42 PM ET
WHERE:United States
WHY:The reason for the shutdown and layoffs was not reported.
Reporting from 2 identified publishers across this event arc.
