
This isn't Dragon Age. The Veilguard's success is undeniable, yet unsettling news from BioWare has emerged.
Rumors recently spread online, originating from sources described as "agenda fighters," claiming BioWare Edmonton's closure and the departure of Dragon Age: The Veilguard's game director.
Eurogamer journalists seem to corroborate at least part of this, confirming the departure of Corinne Boucher in the coming weeks. Boucher, an 18-year EA veteran, primarily worked on the Sims franchise.
However, Eurogamer remains uncertain about the alleged closure of The Veilguard's development studio; this remains purely speculative.
Critical reception of The Veilguard is mixed. Some hail it as a masterpiece, a triumphant return to "old BioWare," while others consider it a solid, albeit flawed, RPG, lacking true greatness.
At the time of writing, Metacritic shows no negative reviews. Most reviewers praise the engaging and dynamic action RPG gameplay, particularly challenging at higher difficulty levels.
Yet, even this praise isn't universal. VGC, for instance, criticizes the gameplay as feeling outdated, lacking innovation or originality.