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Mass Effect Cancellation Stings Even More When You Realise Austin Wintory Was Pitching the Soundtrack
Composer Austin Wintory says he had been in talks with BioWare and EA to score the next Mass Effect game, which was later cancelled. He has released a 22-minute conceptual soundtrack preview, offering a glimpse of the music planned for a project that now appears unlikely to be made.
Wintory described the game as his “white whale” and said he created nearly 20 minutes of music in 2025 as part of discussions with the companies. Made with synthesizers, vocals and a large orchestra, the music was intended to build on the original Mass Effect score by Jack Wall and Sam Hulick. The cancellation follows a fan petition to save the series that had passed 200,000 signatures.
In short
- Austin Wintory shared a 22-minute Mass Effect soundtrack concept.
- He had been in serious talks with BioWare and EA.
- The cancelled game was his long-held dream project.
Explained simply
Mass Effect is a science fiction role-playing game series made by BioWare, a studio owned by publisher Electronic Arts (EA). Its games follow characters exploring a future in which humans and other species share a galaxy, with choices and relationships forming part of the story.
The series’ music helps create its distinct atmosphere. Austin Wintory is a composer who has worked on games and films; Jack Wall and Sam Hulick composed music for earlier Mass Effect games. A new game’s soundtrack could have connected with that musical history, while the series’ large fan following helps explain why its future matters to players.