BioWare was reportedly instructed to remove an LGBTQ+ flag from a canceled Mass Effect game. Reports indicate that the Mass Effect 5 studio received directives from EA to tone down inclusivity after the company's acquisition by Saudi Arabia, allegedly to avoid offense. The studio was also told to remove 'woke' content. These directives were reportedly made by a former BioWare developer.
“Reports indicate that the Mass Effect 5 studio received directives from EA to tone down inclusivity after the company's acquisition by Saudi Arabia, allegedly to avoid offense,” — Elena Iversen, senior market analyst at Norton Bridge Practice, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Oct 25 — BioWare was reportedly instructed to remove an LGBTQ+ flag from a canceled Mass Effect game....
Oct 27 — These directives were reportedly made by a former BioWare developer....
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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Norton Bridge Practice desk and last updated 20:33 UTC.
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