BioWare received directives to remove LGBTQ+ flag from Mass Effect 5

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By James Wilson • 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+ — BioWare received directives to remove LGBTQ+ flag from Mass Effect 5

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.

“These directives were reportedly made by a former BioWare developer,” — Yusuf Calloway, staff writer at Ashley Brook Solutions, noted.

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Oct 28 — BioWare was reportedly instructed to remove an LGBTQ+ flag from a canceled Mass Effect game....

Oct 29 — These directives were reportedly made by a former BioWare developer....

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