187K+ fans call for EA to “Save Mass Effect”
A petition to keep the Mass Effect series going has passed 187,000 signatures, amid job cuts at BioWare and uncertainty over the franchise’s future. Its creator is calling on EA to fund and staff further development, or license the series to another studio.
The petition says the games have built a global community through their characters, stories and themes of choice and individuality. The appeal follows BioWare’s closure and cancellation of a project reportedly called Mass Effect Universe; EA’s job cuts have also affected developers at several other studios.
In short
- The petition has passed 187,000 signatures.
- Fans want EA to fund more Mass Effect games or license the series.
- A cancelled project was reportedly called Mass Effect Universe.