The launch of Dragon Age: The Veilguard has been a problematic event, sparking divided reactions within the community and severely affecting the title’s sales. As a result, BioWare has been forced to make layoffs, raising questions about the future of the studio and its iconic franchise. A very questionable move by the management of EA and BioWare Mark Darrah, former executive director of Dragon Age, revealed in a recent YouTube video that since 2017, after the failure of Mass Effect: Andromeda, EA and the management of BioWare “deprived the development” of The Veilguard of resources. […]
The launch of Dragon Age: The Veilguard has been a problematic event, eliciting mixed reactions from the community and severely impacting the sales of the title. As a result, BioWare has been forced to make layoffs, raising questions about the future of the studio and its iconic franchise.
A very questionable move by the management of EA and BioWare
Mark Darrah, former executive director of Dragon Age, revealed in a recent YouTube video that since 2017, after the failure of Mass Effect: Andromeda, EA and the management of BioWare “deprived resources” from the development of The Veilguard. Darrah indicated that this decision resulted in a restructuring that diverted talent and efforts towards Anthem, a project that ended up being a disaster and ultimately led to the dismantling of BioWare Montreal.
According to Darrah, the Dragon Age team began to feel that it did not have the necessary support from BioWare or EA, which culminated in a lack of priorities towards its development. Despite EA’s assurances about the importance of Dragon Age, resources were constantly redirected towards Anthem in a failed attempt to achieve success in the game-as-a-service model.
Darrah’s comment on EA’s absorption of studios raises concerns about the culture and identity of BioWare following its acquisition in 2008. In his own words, the structural changes made by EA in 2017 sealed BioWare’s fate, indicating that the company showed no real interest in preserving the legacy of one of its most beloved franchises.
With the future of Dragon Age uncertain and the recent controversy that has arisen, many fans are wondering if this new installment will be able to recapture the essence that made the saga a benchmark in the world of RPGs.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the most recent title from BioWare, has not met the commercial expectations that Electronic Arts had projected. Despite belonging to one of the most recognized franchises in the fantasy RPG genre, the game has had disappointing performance, leaving many players dissatisfied with its offering. This situation has led to it being considered a failure for EA, which hoped it would become a milestone within the genre. Very clear indications that it could soon arrive on the Xbox service to facilitate access and expand its audience, Dragon Age: […]
Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the latest title from BioWare, has not met the commercial expectations that Electronic Arts had projected. Despite being part of one of the most recognized franchises in the fantasy RPG genre, the game has had disappointing performance, leaving many players dissatisfied with its offering. This situation has led to it being considered a failure for EA, which hoped it would become a milestone within the genre.
Very clear signs that it could arrive soon on the Xbox service
To facilitate access and expand its audience, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is now available on the PS Plus Essential subscription, which is not a good indicator for a AAA game. Additionally, the title has started to appear in the PC Game Pass store, suggesting it may be coming to the platform in the near future. Through EA Play, which is part of PC Game Pass Ultimate, players also have access to a demo of the game, which could help attract new players.
On March 20, BioWare released a free DLC for PC consumers, which includes temporary weapon cosmetics for the character Rook. However, this content will only be available to those who purchase the game before April 9, 2025. To boost its presence in the market, Dragon Age: The Veilguard also features an attractive 50% discount in the Valve store, bringing its price on Steam to €29.99.
With these moves, EA and BioWare seem to be looking for new strategies to regain ground and rekindle interest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Although the game has received mixed reviews, the effort to ensure its accessibility suggests that the developers are determined to improve the experience and its overall reception among RPG fans.
The first one arrives. It starts to get warmer, or less cold, and you feel like going out into the street. But more important than all that is that Steam is putting on its spring sales. One of the four big sales of the year, which coincide with each of the four seasons. Although some say that the sales used to be better, we do not agree. There are excellent deals right now. And we are going to prove it to you. These are the Steam deals you can’t miss. Higurashi When They Cry – Free | €36.44 (-35%) If, like us, you are […]
The first one arrives. It starts to get warmer, or less cold, and you feel like going out. But more important than all that is that Steam is putting out its spring sales. One of the four big sales of the year, which coincide with each of the four seasons. Although some say that the sales used to be better, we do not agree. There are excellent deals right now. And we are going to prove it to you. Here are the Steam offers you can’t miss.
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If you prefer western role-playing games, in the style of Baldur’s Gate, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is exactly what you need. A game heavily inspired by the classics, but with all the comforts of modern games, the only thing it lacks is the Dungeons & Dragons license. It has the Pathfinder license, the most famous clone of Dungeons & Dragons. And the game is an absolute delight that will keep you glued to the screen for as many hours as you want to invest for a ridiculous amount of money.
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If an indie game stood out last year, it was Mouthwashing. Knowing how to capture the essence of horror, telling a story as chilling as it is captivating, it is a brief but intense experience that is even more enjoyable in subsequent playthroughs. Now for just a few cents over 10 euros, it is the perfect time to dive into this terrifying and fascinating adventure that captivated everyone in 2024.
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In a surprising news, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the latest installment of the acclaimed Bioware series, will join the list of free games on PlayStation Plus in March, just four months after its release. This RPG, which follows the story of a team of seven companions on a mission to defeat ancient gods in the world of Thedas, will be available alongside Sonic Colors: Ultimate and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection starting March 4. The rebirth of Dragon Age… Or so Bioware intends Despite receiving praise for its combat […]
In a surprising news, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the latest installment of the acclaimed Bioware series, will join the list of free games on PlayStation Plus in March, just four months after its release. This RPG, which follows the story of a team of seven companions on a mission to defeat ancient gods in the world of Thedas, will be available alongside Sonic Colors: Ultimate and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection starting March 4.
Despite receiving praise for its combat and visual design, The Veilguard has not met the sales targets that Electronic Arts expected. Andrew Wilson, the company’s CEO, mentioned that the game lacked the shared world features that have popularized other titles, such as Destiny, which limited its audience. This comment highlights a growing need in the video game market for interconnected experiences, something that The Veilguard did not offer.
The development of the game was marked by significant changes, as Bioware had to pivot from a live service approach to a more traditional design. Despite the difficulties, the company managed to retain unique elements of combat and design that have been acclaimed by critics. The combat mechanics are described as strategic and entertaining, which has led many to consider The Veilguard a satisfying conclusion to the Dragon Age series.
The inclusion of the game in the PlayStation Plus service can be seen as a strategy to increase its player base after a disappointing debut in a competitive launch environment. While some may interpret it as a sign of failure, the opportunity to try one of Bioware’s recent creations may attract new fans and rekindle interest in this chapter of the saga.
BioWare has gone through a critical stage following the failure of the video game Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which failed to meet the participation expectations set by EA, falling 50% short of what was planned. This situation has led the company to make significant layoffs, reducing its workforce to less than 100 employees, a drastic decrease from the more than 200 who worked on the game’s development. BioWare’s general manager, Gary McKay, commented that the company is in the process of “reimagining” its future, with the goal of becoming a more agile studio focused on the […]
BioWare has gone through a critical stage following the failure of the video game Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which failed to meet the participation expectations set by EA, falling 50% short of what was planned. This situation has led the company to make significant layoffs, reducing its workforce to less than 100 employees, a drastic decrease from the more than 200 who were working on the game’s development. BioWare’s general manager, Gary McKay, commented that the company is in the process of “reimagining” its future, aiming to become a more agile studio focused on creating memorable RPGs.
The failure of its latest titles has been a hard blow for the company
BioWare’s difficult journey is not new; the company has faced a decade of underperformance, marked by the failure of the ambitious Anthem project and the mixed reception of Mass Effect: Andromeda, which failed to match the quality of the original trilogy. Despite Dragon Age: The Veilguard and EA Sports FC 25 receiving generally favorable reviews, with scores of 82 and 76 on Metacritic, respectively, both titles failed to meet the performance targets that EA had stipulated.
Bloomberg reports that EA had planned to “lend” BioWare developers to other studios in anticipation of the pre-production of a new Mass Effect title, but the disappointment with Veilguard has complicated these plans. In the wake of these events, BioWare continues to evaluate its internal structure and strategic approach to improve its position in the video game market, a sector that has been especially competitive in recent years.
With the restructuring underway, the coming months will be crucial in defining the direction of BioWare, a studio that has been synonymous with deep and immersive storytelling, but now faces an uncertain future.
The current situation at BioWare is concerning following the recent commercial failure of their fantasy RPG, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which only managed to reach 50% of the sales targets set by Electronic Arts. This discouraging performance has led the company to make drastic decisions, including the dismissal of veteran developers with decades of experience in the industry. The gaming community has reacted with controversy, especially considering that EA has not issued official comments on the layoffs. EA has stated that they have restructured their team at BioWare and moved some members to other projects […]
The current situation at BioWare is concerning following the recent commercial failure of their fantasy RPG, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which only managed to reach 50% of the sales targets set by Electronic Arts. This discouraging performance has led the company to make drastic decisions, including the dismissal of veteran developers who had decades of experience in the industry. The gaming community has reacted with controversy, especially considering that EA has not issued official comments on the layoffs.
EA has announced that it has restructured its team at BioWare and relocated some members to other projects within the company. This reconfiguration has left a core group of fewer than 100 developers working on the next installment of Mass Effect. This situation has raised concerns about the viability and continuity of future productions from the developer, which was once renowned for its innovation and deep narratives.
The people of Larian Studios, speaking candidly
Michael Douse, director of Larian Studios, has expressed his criticism of EA’s management in a recent statement on social media, stating that layoffs are a short-term cost-saving response that involves a high human cost and does not solve long-term problems. Douse emphasized the importance of maintaining institutional knowledge and questioned the strategy of cuts by large corporations, which he believes negatively impacts development teams.
“It is always the people at the bottom of the food chain who suffer, when it is clearly the people at the top who are causing the problem,” Douse stated, suggesting that the solution lies in trusting developers rather than firing them. The situation at BioWare seems to not only reflect internal tensions but also a disturbing shift in the video game development landscape under the pressure of large corporations.
BioWare has announced significant changes in its operations following the disappointing results of its latest release, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which attracted the attention of 1.5 million players, well below the 3 million expected by EA. In a statement, Gary McKay, general manager of BioWare, commented that the studio is “changing the way we build games” to ensure the highest quality standards. The problem: the company’s unrealistic expectations. As part of this restructuring, a core team at BioWare is already working on the next Mass Effect title, while other members of the […]
BioWare has announced significant changes in its operations after the disappointing results of its latest release, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which attracted the attention of 1.5 million players, far below the 3 million expected by EA. In a statement, Gary McKay, general manager of BioWare, commented that the studio is “changing the way we build games” to ensure the highest quality standards.
The Problem: The Company’s Unrealistic Expectations
Within this restructuring, a core team at BioWare is already working on the next Mass Effect title, while other members of the studio are being reassigned to different EA teams. However, it has not yet been confirmed if there were any layoffs associated with these changes. The director of The Veilguard, Corinne Busch, has left the company, adding uncertainty to the current situation of the studio.
McKay added that, given the early stage of development of the new Mass Effect, the studio does not require the full support of all staff. This move aims to transform BioWare into a more agile studio focused on creating memorable RPGs. “We appreciate your support as we build a new future for BioWare,” McKay stated in the same release.
Despite some notable successes, such as Dragon Age: Inquisition, BioWare has faced a series of failures in recent years, including Mass Effect: Andromeda and Anthem, games that failed to meet fans’ expectations. With the release of the Mass Effect Legendary Edition in 2021, the studio received positive reviews, but persistent challenges seem to have led to an urgent need for internal review.
In this context, it remains to be seen how these structural changes will affect the development of future titles and if they will be able to regain the trust of players, at a time when competition in the video game industry is intense.
En una semana inusual para BioWare, Electronic Arts (EA) ha revelado en su reciente informe financiero trimestral que las ventas de Dragon Age: The Veilguard han estado un 50% por debajo de las expectativas para el tercer trimestre del año fiscal 2025. Esta noticia llega poco después de la renuncia voluntaria de Corinne Busche, directora del juego, quien cuenta con 18 años de experiencia en EA, y quien dejó la compañía menos de tres meses tras el lanzamiento tan esperado de la secuela.
Además, han surgido rumores no confirmados sobre un posible cierre del estudio BioWare en Edmonton, aunque fuentes de la industria, como Jeff Grubb, han desmentido tales especulaciones. Mientras tanto, Michael Gamble, director del proyecto Mass Effect 5, tranquilizó a los fanáticos al asegurar que el desarrollo del RPG está en buenas manos.
En el informe, el CEO de EA, Andrew Wilson, comentó sobre el desempeño de Dragon Age: The Veilguard y EA SPORTS FC 25, ambos por debajo de las expectativas de ingresos netos. “Durante el tercer trimestre, continuamos ofreciendo juegos y experiencias de alta calidad en nuestra cartera; sin embargo, Dragon Age y EA SPORTS FC 25 no cumplieron con nuestras expectativas”, manifestó Wilson. A pesar de las dificultades actuales, expresó confianza en una recuperación a largo plazo, anticipando un regreso al crecimiento en el año fiscal 2026 gracias a futuros lanzamientos.
No es el final para BioWare: Mass Effect resiste y sus ex-desarrolladores fructiferan
Por su parte, el veterano de BioWare, Mark Darrah, que dejó el estudio en 2021, indicó que Mass Effect 5 aún no se encuentra en una etapa que permita ofrecer trabajo a un gran número de desarrolladores. En un momento en que la industria de los videojuegos enfrenta despidos significativos, con EA dejando ir a cerca de 700 empleados en febrero de 2024, la situación de BioWare resulta preocupante. Al parecer, el estudio está muy motivado para lograr un gran éxito con Mass Effect 5.
Por último, ex-desarrolladores de BioWare están trabajando en un nuevo RPG titulado Exodus, que promete que las decisiones de los jugadores afectarán a los personajes a lo largo del tiempo, generando un elevado impacto emocional en la narrativa.
Dragon Age is a beloved franchise that, with its ups and downs, has always maintained the favor of critics and the public. That’s why, following the success of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, many people are returning to the original trilogy. And many people are considering the possibility of a remaster of it. However, Bioware has made it clear that this possibility is not on the table. And it doesn’t seem likely. Why isn’t a remaster of Dragon Age possible? According to an interview with Rolling Stone, the creative director of Dragon […]
Dragon Age is a beloved franchise that, with its ups and downs, has always maintained the favor of critics and the public. Therefore, with the success of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, many people are returning to the original trilogy. And many people are considering the possibility of a remaster of it. However, Bioware has made it clear that this possibility is not on the table. And it doesn’t seem likely.
Why is a Dragon Age remaster not possible?
According to an interview with Rolling Stone, the creative director of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, John Epler, it is unlikely that we will see a remastered version of Dragon Age like the Legendary Edition of Mass Effect. The reason is that Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age were developed using Eclipse Engine, an internal Bioware engine, and Inquisition was created with Frostbite, the DICE engine used for Battlefield games. There are few people left with experience using the former.
While with Frostbite they have fewer problems, according to Epler, there are only 20 people at Bioware currently who have come to use Eclipse. Not even those who know it in depth or are well acquainted with its functioning. This makes its remastering much more complex.
That said, Epler states that the studio loves original games. And that they do not rule out the possibility of doing a remaster of them someday. Meanwhile, we can only enjoy Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which was released to great critical and public reception on October 31st for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.
Dragon Age™: The Veilguard is a single-player role-playing game from BioWare and Electronic Arts, serving as the fourth main title in the long-running fantasy franchise, Dragon Age. It’s set in Thedas, now facing a new threat after the civil unrest tackled in its predecessor Dragon Age: Inquisition. Here, players can expect next-generation graphics and a larger map with more locations than its predecessors.
Even though it won’t be announced till a few hours from now, a leak has let us know when the new Dragon Age will launch
We live from leak to leak. It is already an inevitable fact, it seems. It shouldn’t surprise us either in a world with so many intermediaries, platforms, and such huge companies. There are too many holes for it not to happen. But we’re not going to complain too much. Not when that has allowed us to know, a few hours earlier, when the next Dragon Age is going to be released.
Because we already have a release date for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. According to what we have been able to find out thanks to the leak of a video announcement, the game will be released on October 31st. This announcement also confirms that the game will be released exclusively for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC, confirming the platforms that EA had previously mentioned.
These are great news for Dragon Age fans, as it is the first game in the franchise in a decade. The previous one was Dragon Age: Inquisition, which dates back to November 2014, with absolutely nothing from the IP until this The Veilguard. It is also an important game for its developers, Bioware, as they come from two notorious failures such as Mass Effect Andromeda and Anthem, which need this Dragon Age to be a success.
From what we have seen of the game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard will remain as focused on story and characters as previous installments. What does seem to have changed is the combat. More focused on Action RPG, with an agility that brings it closer to Hack’n’Slash, the game seems somewhat closer to the trendy Souls, although much lighter and accessible.
While it is still to be seen what the final outcome is, what we have been able to see of the game so far gives us hope about the final result. These ten years of waiting seem to result in a game that knows how to respect the essence of the classics, but brought to a more current context. Which is exactly what this franchise needs. Although to experience it firsthand, we will still have to wait until October 31st.
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is a premium role-playing game from BioWare and Electronic Arts, serving as the fourth main title in the long-running Dragon Age fantasy franchise.
