EA closes BioWare as SWTOR fans thank Broadsword
Star Wars: The Old Republic players shared BioWare's farewell statement on the game's subreddit, drawing nearly 5,000 upvotes within hours.
EA shut down BioWare on October 21, 2026, ending the studio behind Mass Effect, Dragon Age and Star Wars: The Old Republic. News of the closure was reported by IGN.
Players of Star Wars: The Old Republic gathered on the game's subreddit to mark the studio's end. Reddit user WarlockingIn posted BioWare's farewell statement to the SWTOR community, and the thread collected nearly 5,000 upvotes and 742 comments within a few hours.
Commenters used the thread to name the games BioWare leaves behind. One user, AnnoyedYamcha, listed the studio's catalogue, while Bae_the_Elf wrote in mourning of the closure. Inangelion held the top comment on the thread.
Much of the discussion turned to Broadsword Games, which took over maintenance of Star Wars: The Old Republic from BioWare in 2023. Dangerously_Stupid and KukiBreeze were among those thanking the studio for keeping the MMO running.
BioWare originally developed Star Wars: The Old Republic, which launched in 2011.
Quick answers
When did EA shut down BioWare?
EA closed BioWare on October 21, 2026.
Who runs Star Wars: The Old Republic now?
Broadsword Games has maintained the MMO since 2023, when EA handed it over from BioWare.
What games did BioWare make?
BioWare's catalogue includes Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Jade Empire, Knights of the Old Republic and Star Wars: The Old Republic.