BioWare's Dragon Age Veilguard Director Departs

This isn't Dragon Age. The Veilguard's success is undeniable, yet troubling news from BioWare has emerged.

Rumors have spread online, originating from sources described as "agenda fighters," suggesting the closure of BioWare Edmonton and the departure of Dragon Age: The Veilguard's game director.

Eurogamer journalists lend some credence to these rumors, confirming at least part of the story: Corinne Boucher, after nearly 18 years at EA and significant contributions to The Sims franchise, will leave BioWare in the coming weeks.

However, Eurogamer remains uncertain about the alleged closure of The Veilguard's development studio; this aspect remains purely speculative.

Critical reception of The Veilguard is mixed. While some hail it as a masterpiece and a return to form for BioWare, others view it as a solid, albeit flawed, RPG, lacking true greatness.

At the time of writing, The Veilguard boasts no negative Metacritic reviews. Most reviewers praise the dynamic and engaging action RPG gameplay, particularly challenging at higher difficulty levels.

Yet, even this praise isn't unanimous. VGC, for example, criticizes the gameplay as feeling dated, lacking innovation or originality.