The gaming community has been abuzz with the success of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, but alongside this triumph, unsettling news about BioWare has emerged. Recent rumors suggested the closure of BioWare Edmonton and the departure of Dragon Age: The Veilguard's game director, Corinne Boucher. These rumors originated from sources labeled as "agenda fighters," casting doubt on their credibility.
Eurogamer journalists have confirmed that Corinne Boucher, who has been with EA for approximately 18 years and primarily worked on The Sims franchise, will indeed be leaving BioWare in the coming weeks. However, Eurogamer has no information supporting the speculation about the closure of BioWare Edmonton, leaving that aspect as mere conjecture.
Critics have mixed feelings about The Veilguard. Some hail it as a masterpiece, proclaiming that "the old BioWare is back," while others view it as a solid role-playing game that, despite its merits, falls short of greatness. At the time of writing, there were no unfavorable Metacritic reviews for the game. The majority of reviewers have lauded The Veilguard for its dynamic and engaging action role-playing experience, especially at higher difficulty levels, which keeps players thoroughly engaged.
However, opinions diverge on this front as well. For instance, VGC remarked that the gameplay of The Veilguard "feels stuck in the past," suggesting that it lacks significant innovation or novelty.
