The success of Dragon Age: The Veilguard is undeniable, yet unsettling news regarding BioWare has emerged. Recent online speculation, originating from sources described as "agenda fighters," claimed the closure of BioWare Edmonton and the departure of The Veilguard's game director.
Eurogamer journalists corroborate at least part of this information, confirming the departure of Corinne Boucher in the coming weeks. Boucher, an 18-year EA veteran, has primarily worked on The Sims franchise.
However, Eurogamer clarifies that the rumored closure of BioWare's Dragon Age development studio remains purely speculative.
Critical reception of The Veilguard is mixed. While some hail it as a triumphant return to form for BioWare, others consider it a solid, albeit unremarkable, RPG.
At the time of writing, Metacritic shows no negative reviews. Many reviewers praise the engaging and dynamic gameplay, particularly at higher difficulty levels. Yet, differing opinions persist; VGC, for example, criticizes the gameplay as feeling outdated and lacking innovation.
