Mass Effect will still get a sequel after BioWare's closure - but not the one fans expected

Amazon is not going to abandon the cult sci-fi universe even after the cancellation of the new game.

On October 21, EA announced the closure of the legendary BioWare studio and the cancellation of the next Mass Effect game. This naturally raised the question: what will happen to the series based on the universe that Amazon MGM Studios is developing for Prime Video? According to IGN, citing sources within the streaming service, the project remains in development, and there are no plans to abandon it yet.

The adaptation will not be a retelling of Commander Shepard's adventures. The creators plan to tell an independent story set after the events of the original trilogy. Details of the plot and the names of the main characters are still kept secret.

Doug Jung (“Mindhunter,” “Star Trek Beyond”) remains the project's showrunner, and Daniel Casey (“F9”) is writing the script. Mike Gamble, who led the development of the canceled game, is also still listed among the executive producers.

Earlier it was reported that filming of the series is planned to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, but there is no official confirmation of the start of production yet. Amazon has also not announced a premiere date.