Jennifer Hale Reacts as Save Mass Effect Petition Passes 65,000
The former Commander Shepard voice actor called leaked footage of the cancelled Mass Effect project extraordinary and said the community deserves more.
Jennifer Hale, who voiced Commander Shepard in Mass Effect, has reacted to the closure of BioWare and the cancellation of the next Mass Effect game, according to GameSpot. Hale described the leaked footage of the project, Mass Effect Universe, as extraordinary and said she is holding hope for magic to happen, adding that the community deserves more.
A Save Mass Effect petition on Change.org was launched this week urging EA to commit to continued development of Mass Effect. It has gathered more than 65,000 signatures so far.
Composer Bear McCreary also responded to BioWare's closure, saying that a crowdfunded spiritual successor made by laid-off developers is probably unrealistic. Canadian politician Avi Lewis called for federal support to allow BioWare workers to buy the studio back.
The new Mass Effect game was cancelled this week. It had remained in early development since its 2020 reveal.
BioWare's closure and the Mass Effect cancellation came as part of a wider EA shakeup following its sale to an investor consortium including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners. The Mass Effect TV show for Prime Video remains in development.
Quick answers
How many signatures does the Save Mass Effect petition have?
The Change.org petition has more than 65,000 signatures so far.
Was the new Mass Effect game cancelled?
Yes. The game, which had been in early development since its 2020 reveal, was cancelled this week.
Is the Mass Effect TV show still happening?
The Mass Effect TV show for Prime Video remains in development.