Mass Effect fans boycott EA as petition passes 76,500 signatures
Fans are demanding EA sell the Mass Effect IP or hand the canceled Mass Effect 5 to another studio, organizing under #savemasseffect.
Mass Effect fans have launched a boycott of EA products and services and are circulating a petition that has gathered more than 76,500 signatures, according to IGN. The petition asks EA to sell the Mass Effect IP or hand Mass Effect 5 to another studio.
Fans are organizing on Reddit under the hashtag #savemasseffect. Industry veterans and Mass Effect voice actors have also spoken out in hopes of saving the game.
The campaign follows EA's October 21 announcement that it plans to shut down BioWare and that the next Mass Effect game was officially canceled. The studio had operated for 30 years and was known for Dragon Age, Jade Empire, Baldur's Gate and Mass Effect.
In the two days since the announcement, fans have gathered to call for action and urge EA to sell off BioWare's IP. The canceled project was reportedly expected to be titled Mass Effect Universe.
A full-length trailer for the canceled game leaked online on October 22, the day before the petition drive was reported.
Quick answers
How many signatures does the Mass Effect petition have?
The petition asking EA to sell the Mass Effect IP or hand Mass Effect 5 to another studio has gathered more than 76,500 signatures.
Why are Mass Effect fans boycotting EA?
The boycott follows EA's announcement on October 21 that it plans to shut down BioWare and has canceled the next Mass Effect game.
What hashtag are fans using?
Fans are organizing on Reddit under the hashtag #savemasseffect.