BioWare Edmonton May Be Shut Down
Bioware Edmonton, known for its work on iconic game series, may be closed. As reported by Mark Kern, former head of development for World of Warcraft, management Electronic Arts is considering disbanding the studio. The decision is linked to its poor commercial success. Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Amid this news, the head of development left the studio Corinne Boucher, who has announced that she wants to focus on new projects. Her social media accounts have been set to private, leaving open questions about the reasons for her departure.
Sales Dragon Age: The Veilguard, according to rumors, turned out to be below expectations, which was a key factor in Electronic Arts' decision. An official statement about the possible closure of BioWare Edmonton could appear as early as February, before the publication of EA's financial report. This time was chosen to explain to investors the reasons for the low sales figures.
Mark Kern has commented on the possible closure of BioWare Edmonton, noting that the studio's problems are related to its focus on promoting activists instead of professional developers. He also criticized the script and characters Dragon Age: The Veilguard, calling them "terrible" and adding that the departure of the development director left the studio's staff without support.
BioWare Edmonton is still operating, but the studio's future remains in question. If Electronic Arts does decide to close, it would be a major event for the industry and could threaten the development of the Dragon Age and Mass Effect series.