Warren Spector Condemns EA's BioWare Closure as "Utter Bullshit"
The retired System Shock and Deus Ex producer said those responsible for the closure should lose their jobs instead of the developers.
Warren Spector, the retired producer behind System Shock, Ultima Underworld and Deus Ex, publicly criticized EA's closure of BioWare in a post on LinkedIn dated October 22, 2026, calling it "utter bullshit" and a devastating historic event.
Spector argued that those responsible for the decision should lose their jobs instead of the developers affected by it.
The closure came as roughly 400 people lost their jobs at EA, including those impacted by the shutdown of the studio.
In 2026, EA CEO Andrew Wilson was paid more than $38.5 million, $8 million more than in 2025.
The comments were reported by pcgamer.com.
Quick answers
What did Warren Spector say about the BioWare closure?
He called it "utter bullshit" and a devastating historic event, and said those responsible should lose their jobs instead of the developers.
How many people lost their jobs at EA?
Roughly 400 people lost their jobs at EA, including those affected by the BioWare closure.
How much was EA CEO Andrew Wilson paid in 2026?
More than $38.5 million, $8 million more than in 2025.