BioWare is being downsized as it focuses its attention on Mass Effect 5 General manager Gary McKay says "We don’t require support from the full studio" Many long-time Dragon Age developers have been laid off EA has announced it is restructuring BioWare as it shifts its full attention to Mass Effect 5.

That includes former editor Karin West-Weekes, narrative designer and lead writer Trick Weekes, editor Ryan Cormier, producer Jen Cheverie, senior systems designer Michelle Flamm, and writer Ann Lamey, who all confirmed their exits on Bluesky.

The Veilguard finished, Bioware has set its sights to the stars with the next Mass Effect game. As such, the developer restructured the studio, claiming it does not require the support of a full studio.