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Saving Mass Effect would take $200m+, says BioWare co-founder
Eurogamer.net • • technology
Key Points:
- BioWare co-founder Trent Oster estimates that developing a new Mass Effect game to meet AAA standards could cost over $200 million, highlighting the significant financial commitment required.
- Oster suggests the game could be made for less with a disciplined approach and experienced team, but this would mean simplifying the project and not fully realizing the original universe concept.
- The #SaveMassEffect campaign has gained momentum, with over 317,000 signatures urging EA to continue developing the Mass Effect series or transfer the IP to another studio.
- EA recently closed BioWare and canceled Mass Effect 5, reportedly choosing to invest in a new Star Wars Battlefront game over Mass Effect, following a $55 billion leveraged buyout by Saudi Arabia.
- Oster supports the fan campaign and expresses interest in reuniting original team members to develop a new Mass Effect game under the right conditions.
