Mass Effect 5 studio asked to remove LGBTQ+ flag

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By Emma Johnson • Updated Oct 28, 2026 at 20:50

Mass Effect 5 studio was reportedly told to tone down inclusivity by EA after Saudi Arabia buyout, former BioWare dev alleges, "so as to not cause offense" - GamesRadar+ — Mass Effect 5 studio asked to remove LGBTQ+ flag

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,” — Amara Sterling, regional editor at Newburn Ton Solutions, commented.

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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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