According to engadget, Mass Effect executive producer Mike Gamble confirmed in a November 7, 2025 blog post that development on the next Mass Effect game is still actively underway. Bioware originally started work on the new game back in 2020, but Electronic Arts’ decision to go private had raised serious questions about the series’ future. The blog post revealed the game could have connections to Amazon’s Mass Effect TV show currently in development. Gamble specifically noted the TV series is set after the original trilogy events and won’t retread Commander Shepard’s story. This announcement comes after EA’s January 2025 layoffs that saw high-profile senior staff depart Bioware.
EA’s rough patch
Here’s the thing: Bioware’s been through the wringer lately. Dragon Age: The Veilguard wasn’t the hit EA wanted, and the studio’s been contracting as a result. They started moving developers to other studios even before Dragon Age launched. Now EA’s going private and partnering with Stability AI to create new development tools. Basically, the whole situation feels like EA’s trying to streamline everything while Bioware’s just trying to survive long enough to make this new Mass Effect.
The TV connection
What’s really interesting is how they’re talking about the Amazon TV show. Gamble says they’ve “got a lot figured out about how it fits within the Mass Effect canon, and where it sits in respect to the new game.” That’s not just casual synergy talk – that sounds like they’re actually planning some meaningful connections between the show and the game. And setting it after the original trilogy? Smart move. They avoid stepping on Shepard’s legacy while creating new space for stories.
Why fans should care
Look, Mass Effect fans have been burned before. Andromeda wasn’t what people wanted, and the Legendary Edition remaster just reminded everyone how incredible the original trilogy was. Now we’re getting signals that the next game is actually happening, plus a TV show that might actually connect to it. But the real question is: can Bioware deliver something that lives up to that legacy while dealing with EA’s corporate drama? The talent’s there, but the environment feels… challenging.
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