BioWare closure raises questions for Dragon Age
The recent closure of BioWare, a subsidiary of Electronic Arts, has sparked uncertainty about the future of the Dragon Age role-playing game franchise. This move follows the cancellation of Mass Effect 5, another major project from the studio, and has left fans wondering if Dragon Age will continue to be developed.Former director suggests remasters for Dragon Age
Mark Darrah, a former director at BioWare who left in 2019, believes that remasters of existing Dragon Age games could be a viable way to move the franchise forward. He suggested that updating older titles would not only address technical issues but also keep the series relevant to new and existing fans.Lack of leadership hinders new Dragon Age projects
Darrah noted that the current team at BioWare is focused on Mass Effect and that no one is in a position to propose a new Dragon Age game to Electronic Arts. He emphasized that the franchise still has potential but requires strong internal leadership to take it in a new direction.Darrah believes Dragon Age is not beyond saving
Despite the uncertainty, Darrah expressed confidence that the Dragon Age brand is not beyond repair. He argued that with the right leadership and support, a new project could be launched, starting with remasters of existing games to address current technical limitations.Technical issues with Dragon Age Origins highlighted
Darrah pointed out that Dragon Age Origins, the first game in the series, has technical issues when played on modern PCs, which could be resolved through a remaster. This would not only improve the game for new players but also provide a foundation for future developments in the franchise.
