Dragon Age suffers another loss and a major departure to report. Is the BioWare studio in danger? We explain everything we currently know.
The world of video games is characterized by arrivals and departures. And when the situation gets more complicated, it's often big names who leave the studio. There could be several explanations for this, but it turns out that BioWare is currently facing such a situation via Dragon Age. Explanations.
Dragon Age loses an important team member
The news caused a stir: Corrine Busch, director of Dragon Ageleaves BioWare. This departure, confirmed by several sources, comes in an already complicated context for the studio. Current projects are making slow progress, and recent failures haven't helped matters. So what can we expect from BioWare's future?
Corrine Busch played an important role in the development of the Dragon Age series. But his departure raises many questions. Some see this as a result of the failure of Veilguard, the studio's last project. This game was poorly received by some critics as well as players. The artistic and narrative decisions were particularly highlighted.
Opinions are divided on social networks. While some accuse current management of distancing BioWare from its roots, others believe this departure could mark a new beginning for the studio. BioWare is no longer the essential thing it once was. After successes like Mass Effect and Dragon Age: Originsthe studio has experienced a series of disappointments. Anthem remains a painful memory and expectations for Dragon Age: Veilguard were enormous. Some also fear for the future of the studio. Rumors have been circulating about a possible closure of BioWare Edmonton, although journalist Jeff Grubb said there is nothing concrete about this at the moment.
And future projects?
Despite everything, BioWare continues to work on its legendary franchises. On the side of Mass effectt, a new work is expected, but it is far from finished. In addition, Electronic Arts, BioWare's parent company, is focusing on further projects.
Source: JeffGrubb
