Mass Effect's Commander Shepard Actors, Destiny Community Help #SaveMassEffect Petition Cross 200,000 Signatures

The #SaveMassEffect movement has picked up even more steam after videos from both Commander Shepard actors – and even posts from the Destiny community – helped its petition reach 200,000 signatures. It’s been a whirlwind week for Mass Effect players and fans of the now-shuttered legendary RPG developer BioWare. After EA announced it would be closing the studio and canceling development for Mass Effect 5, fans took action, and the result is something to behold. In the first weekend of the #SaveMassEffect movement and its accompanying petition, more than 200,000 verified users have offered their signature to the cause.

This attention was boosted by two of its most prominent supporters who have been backing Mass Effect for decades. Jennifer Hale, who famously played the female version of Commander Shepard for the first three Mass Effect games, spoke out about a potential future where fans could form a collective to bring Mass Effect back to life. She shared her hope that through fan efforts and investment, the franchise could be revived.

She was joined by male Shepard actor Mark Meer, who echoed her thoughts on the sadness surrounding BioWare’s closure. At the time of this story's publication, the #SaveMassEffect petition on Change.org had crossed the 200,000-signature mark. The support came not only from notable figures like Hale and Meer but also from other gaming communities. Destiny players, who have a history of organizing during franchise crises, were a vocal force in the aftermath of BioWare's closure.

Other significant help arrived from developer Owlcat Games, which used its official account for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn to ask followers to consider signing the petition. This collective effort demonstrates the deep connection fans feel with the series, showing that even if organization of this magnitude cannot guarantee a path forward, the passion remains strong.