Mass Effect fan fundraiser hits $5,200 goal in under 20 minutes
The #SaveMassEffect GoFundMe raised $5,715 from 89 donations before organizers paused it, with funds slated for billboards near Electronic Arts and at The Game Awards.
The #SaveMassEffect GoFundMe campaign surpassed its $5,200 goal in under 20 minutes on October 27, 2026, raising $5,715 from 89 donations before organizers paused further contributions, according to Windows Central.
The organizers said the money is intended to pay for additional billboards near Electronic Arts' headquarters and at The Game Awards. Any excess is promised to the UVW-CWA Game Worker Hardship Fund, which supports laid-off developers.
The campaign now has a dedicated home at SaveMassEffect.com, and organizers asked YouTubers, podcasters, artists and journalists to keep posting with the #SaveMassEffect hashtag.
They also warned that fraudulent accounts and copycat links have appeared, urging supporters to be careful about where they send money.
Earlier billboard push
Before the GoFundMe launch, the We Are MassEffect team ran a digital billboard activation in Times Square. BioWare's closure, which led to the layoffs the hardship fund supports, came earlier.
Quick answers
How much did the #SaveMassEffect GoFundMe raise?
It collected $5,715 from 89 donations, above its $5,200 goal.
What will the money be used for?
Organizers plan additional billboards near Electronic Arts' headquarters and at The Game Awards, with excess funds promised to the UVW-CWA Game Worker Hardship Fund.
Can I still donate?
Organizers paused donations after the goal was met.