Dragon Age The Veilguard game director leaves BioWare, players expect studio to shut down

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 remains uncertain about the rumored closure of BioWare Edmonton, classifying it as mere speculation.

Critical reception of The Veilguard is mixed. While some hail it as a triumphant return to form, others consider it a solid, albeit unremarkable, RPG. At the time of writing, Metacritic shows no negative reviews.

Many reviewers praise The Veilguard's dynamic and engaging action RPG gameplay, particularly at higher difficulty levels. Conversely, some, like VGC, criticize the gameplay as feeling dated and lacking innovation. The game's reception, therefore, presents a spectrum of opinions, highlighting both its strengths and perceived weaknesses.