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Battlefield 6 Quietly Yanks Planned Mass Effect Collab From Its Store After BioWare Closure
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Battlefield 6 had planned to add Mass Effect-themed cosmetics, including N7 logos and a Normandy charm, likely for N7 Day, BioWare’s annual celebration of the series.
- These cosmetics were removed from Battlefield 6’s in-game store shortly after EA announced the shutdown of BioWare, with no official explanation given.
- The removal is seen as a move to avoid negative PR following BioWare’s closure, as releasing Mass Effect content so soon after would be in poor taste.
- Despite BioWare’s closure, EA continues to profit from the Mass Effect franchise, including ongoing projects like Amazon’s Mass Effect TV series, raising concerns about the company exploiting the IP without its original creators.
- Fans remain critical of EA’s handling of BioWare’s legacy, anticipating that the company may eventually resume selling Mass Effect merchandise and cosmetics once public attention fades.
