# “EA never actually sells anything,” former Mass Effect 5 dev says – so don’t expect it to be saved

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ea-never-actually-sells-anything-former-mass-effect-5-dev-says-so-dont-expect-it-to-be-saved/
- Published: 2026-10-26T12:48:42+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T08:55:04+00:00
- Original publisher: GamesRadar+
- Original article: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/mass-effect/ea-never-actually-sells-anything-former-mass-effect-5-dev-says-so-dont-expect-the-rpg-to-be-saved-as-they-just-shut-things-down-and-sit-on-their-licenses/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- EA is unlikely to sell the cancelled Mass Effect project, a former developer says.
- The game was reportedly called Mass Effect Universe.
- A petition to save the series has passed 200,000 signatures.

## Summary

BioWare’s closure and the cancellation of its next Mass Effect game have left fans hoping another studio might continue the project. Former franchise technical director Romain Toutain says EA is unlikely to sell it, arguing that the company tends to shut projects down and retain their licences.

The game, reportedly titled Mass Effect Universe, was announced in 2020, and an internal trailer surfaced shortly after the closure. Former BioWare executive producer Mark Darrah has said EA’s approach to selling intellectual property could go either way, while a fan petition has passed 200,000 signatures and Commander Shepard actors Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer have voiced support for the series.

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