The gaming world has been abuzz with the success of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, but alongside this triumph, unsettling news about BioWare has emerged. Rumors have been swirling about the potential closure of BioWare Edmonton and the departure of Dragon Age: The Veilguard's game director, Corinne Boucher. These rumors stem from sources labeled as "agenda fighters," but Eurogamer journalists have confirmed that Boucher, who has spent nearly 18 years at EA, mostly working on The Sims franchise, will indeed leave BioWare in the coming weeks. However, the speculation about shutting down the Dragon Age developer remains just that—speculation, with no concrete evidence to support it.
Critics have had mixed reactions to The Veilguard. Some hail it as a masterpiece, proclaiming that "the old BioWare is back," suggesting a return to the studio's former glory. Others view it as a solid role-playing game with its own set of flaws, yet lacking the greatness of BioWare's past titles. At the time of writing, The Veilguard has not received any negative reviews on Metacritic. Most reviewers commend the game for its dynamic and engaging action role-playing experience, particularly at higher difficulty levels, keeping players thoroughly engaged.
However, there are dissenting opinions. VGC, for instance, critiques The Veilguard's gameplay as feeling "stuck in the past," suggesting it lacks innovation and freshness compared to other contemporary titles in the genre.
