It seems that Dragon Age: The Veilguard has become a significant success, but recent unsettling news about BioWare has emerged. Rumors have been circulating about the potential closure of BioWare Edmonton and the departure of Dragon Age: The Veilguard's game director, sparked by sources labeled as "agenda fighters."
According to Eurogamer journalists, part of this information holds true. Corinne Boucher, who has worked at EA for approximately 18 years and spent much of her time with The Sims franchise, is set to leave BioWare "in the coming weeks." However, Eurogamer has no confirmed information about plans to shut down BioWare Edmonton, and such claims remain speculative.
Critics have mixed opinions about The Veilguard. Some have hailed it as a masterpiece, claiming that "old BioWare is back," while others view it as a solid role-playing game with its own flaws, lacking the greatness of past titles. At the time of writing, there were no unfavorable Metacritic reviews for the game. The majority of reviewers have praised The Veilguard for its dynamic and engaging action role-playing gameplay, which keeps players active, particularly at higher difficulty levels.
However, opinions vary. For example, VGC noted that the gameplay of The Veilguard "feels stuck in the past," suggesting that it does not introduce anything particularly new or innovative.