Humanoid Origin, the studio established by Mass Effect veteran Casey Hudson, is shutting down. The studio revealed on LinkedIn that it is closing its doors due to an 'unexpected shortfall of funding.' The announcement expressed the studio's 'heartbreak' over not being able to launch its new sci-fi game, but its primary focus is on assisting employees in finding new positions. 'In our time together, the team achieved incredible progress, and demonstrated that it's possible to do amazing work while fostering a culture of fun and creativity,' the statement read. 'We thank them for their talent, courage, and friendship. Thank you to everyone who supported us throughout our journey.'
Humanoid Origin was unveiled in 2021 and had been developing a previously described sci-fi game described as 'an incredible AAA IP unlike anything else.' The studio was headquartered in Canada, with offices in Edmonton, Alberta, and Kelowna, and also employed remote staff. Hudson, who worked at BioWare for 16 years from 1998-2014, is best known for his contributions to the Mass Effect series. He joined Xbox in 2015, working on the company's mixed-reality devices before returning to BioWare in 2017 as its general manager. He departed BioWare again in 2020, founding Humanoid Origin in 2021. His next move remains uncertain.
Meanwhile, BioWare recently released Dragon Age: The Veilguard in October. The team is not planning any DLC or expansions and is now transitioning to the next Mass Effect game, which is being developed by a group of series veterans, though Hudson is not involved.
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