Community Reaction to BioWare Closure
EA shut down BioWare, and fans of Star Wars: The Old Republic are paying their respects to the developer.
Star Wars: The Old Republic was originally developed by BioWare, launching in 2011. BioWare supported the MMO until 2023, when EA transferred maintenance to Broadsword Games. However, the bulk of the game's story content was developed and written by BioWare, prompting the SWTOR community to pay respects to the studio.
Fans Share Tributes Online
Reddit user WarlockingIn posted BioWare's farewell statement on the SWTOR subreddit, garnering widespread support and thousands of upvotes for the defunct RPG developer.
Fans lamented the studio's treatment, with users expressing sadness over corporate mismanagement leading to the downfall of one of the industry's great RPG creators.
Community members highlighted BioWare's extensive catalog, praising titles like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Jade Empire.
The Legacy of SWTOR
Some fans expressed surprise that the MMO outlived the original studio itself, calling it a strange timeline for the long-running game.
Players also voiced gratitude that Broadsword took over development, ensuring the MMO continues to operate following the studio closure.
Star Wars: The Old Republic fans are joined by broader gaming communities mourning the studio and the future of franchises like Mass Effect, though the MMO remains active with hundreds of hours of storytelling.
