A fan petition urging EA to save Mass Effect has quickly gathered over 180,000 signatures just days after BioWare’s closure, according to PC Gamer. This petition directly targets EA, the franchise’s owner.
PC Gamer calls the campaign a “desperate plea” to the publisher. Fans are sharing personal memories of the series, making this petition both a protest and a tribute.
The pace of sign-ups is impressive. Reaching 180,000 signatures in just a few days shows that the closure affected a passionate audience. However, the petition doesn’t specify what its organizers hope to achieve—whether that’s a new game, continued development, or some assurance about the series’ future.
The closure is also impacting the market. NoobFeed reports that Mass Effect Legendary Edition has exceeded $100 since the news broke. They didn’t name the retailer or clarify if this price is for a listing, resale, or store price. So, consider this a signal of demand rather than a confirmed average.
As of now, EA hasn’t commented on the petition. Petitions typically don’t sway corporate decisions on their own, and there’s no indication that EA is reconsidering anything.
By The Numbers
| Petition signatures | 180,000+ |
| Time to reach that total | Within days of closure |
| Petition target | EA |
| Mass Effect Legendary Edition price (reported) | Above $100 |
Community Pulse
The sources don’t provide any direct quotes from fans or reviewers, so we can’t attribute any. However, PC Gamer mentions that signers are sharing memories of the “spacefaring shooter.” This suggests that fans’ feelings are rooted in attachment to the series rather than just frustration.
What To Watch
- EA’s response: Any comment on the franchise’s future or the petition would be the first indication of how the publisher plans to approach Mass Effect.
- Petition momentum: Keep an eye on whether signatures continue to rise past 180,000 or if they plateau as the initial buzz fades.
- Legendary Edition pricing: Monitor if the reported price above $100 remains or if it was just a temporary spike in demand.
Alex Mercer
Alex Mercer is the Gaming News Editor at Explosion.com with over 8 years of experience covering the gaming industry. He previously wrote for several gaming publications and has attended E3, Gamescom, and The Game Awards as press. Alex specializes in breaking news coverage, studio analysis, and tracking industry trends. When not writing, he's grinding ranked matches in Valorant or exploring the latest RPG releases.
