Bioware confirms next Mass Effect is in development — new game ties to Amazon TV series

Bioware’s executive producer Mike Gamble confirmed that development on the next Mass Effect is ongoing. The studio says it has been working on the game since 2020 and is currently “heads‑down and focused exclusively on Mass Effect,” though it shared few new gameplay or release details.

Notably, Bioware indicated the game will have a connection to the Mass Effect TV series in development at Amazon. According to Gamble, the writers’ room for the show is active and the team has “figured out how it fits within the Mass Effect canon,” while the new game will tell a fresh, post‑trilogy story rather than revisiting Commander Shepard’s arc.

Why this matters

Mass Effect is a flagship franchise for Bioware with a devoted fanbase, so confirmation the series continues is significant — especially amid uncertainty at publisher Electronic Arts. Recent years have seen staffing changes and shifting development priorities at Bioware after Dragon Age: The Veilguard underperformed and EA reorganized teams.

Key points

• Work on the new Mass Effect began in 2020 and is actively ongoing under Bioware leadership.
• The TV show at Amazon is being developed in parallel; creators say the show sits within franchise canon and connects to the upcoming game.
• Bioware promises a new story set after the original trilogy — not a retread of Commander Shepard’s saga.
• EA’s corporate changes and Bioware staffing shifts add uncertainty to timelines and scope.

Context and outlook

Bioware’s previous release, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, failed to meet expectations, and the studio underwent layoffs and resource shifts in early 2025. EA has also signaled changes to its development strategy and announced partnerships to integrate AI tools into production workflows. Those broader industry moves could affect how and when the next Mass Effect reaches players.

Still, the dual push — a TV series and a new game — suggests a coordinated attempt to expand the franchise across media. Fans should expect a longer development cycle and limited public updates until Bioware shares more details.

For more background, see related coverage (opens in a new tab): Engadget coverage.

Discussion: What do you want to see from the next Mass Effect — a new protagonist, deeper RPG systems, or closer ties to the TV show? Which elements of the original trilogy should Bioware keep or reinvent?