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Actor Blames EA’s Frostbite Switch for Andromeda Disaster

4/28/2026

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Actor Tom Taylorson said EA did the game dirty by releasing Mass Effect: Andromeda early on a poor engine.
He blamed the forced switch to DICE’s Frostbite engine for developers’ inexperience.
He noted bugs plagued the launch and a toxic backlash amplified criticism.
He confirmed EA withdrew support, canceling planned DLC and a new saga.
He hopes the upcoming fifth Mass Effect will progress despite Andromeda’s issues.

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Actor Tom Taylorson said EA did the game dirty by releasing Mass Effect: Andromeda early on a poor engine.
He blamed the forced switch to DICE’s Frostbite engine for developers’ inexperience.
He noted bugs plagued the launch and a toxic backlash amplified criticism.
He confirmed EA withdrew support, canceling planned DLC and a new saga.
He hopes the upcoming fifth Mass Effect will progress despite Andromeda’s issues.