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Mass Effect can still live on – Baldur’s Gate 3 and Fable are proof
A fan petition to save *Mass Effect* has passed 300,000 signatures after BioWare’s closure and the cancellation of *Mass Effect 5*. The article argues that although EA is unlikely to sell or license the series, the petition shows strong demand and keeps open the possibility of a future revival.
It points to *Baldur’s Gate 3*, developed by Larian after earlier games were made by BioWare, and Xbox’s planned *Fable* revival as examples of franchises returning under new studios. EA also revived *Dead Space* with a remake after a decade-long break. The petition’s success may not change EA’s decision, but it signals how much the series matters to fans and could encourage former BioWare developers to keep its future alive.
In short
- More than 300,000 people have signed a petition to save *Mass Effect*.
- EA is unlikely to sell or license the franchise.
- Other RPG revivals show the series could return one day.
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The case for
A petition of this size shows that Mass Effect still has a substantial, committed audience, and keeping that interest visible may help make a revival commercially credible. Baldur’s Gate 3, Fable and Dead Space suggest that dormant or rehomed franchises can find new life when developers and publishers see an opportunity, while former BioWare staff may be well placed to carry the series’ strengths forward.
The case against
A large petition demonstrates affection for Mass Effect, but it does not establish that a revival would attract enough buyers to justify its cost or meet the rights-holder’s plans. Examples such as Baldur’s Gate 3, Fable and Dead Space differ in ownership, funding and circumstances, so they offer no guarantee that Mass Effect can return successfully; without EA’s support or a viable rights arrangement, fan enthusiasm may not translate into a new game.