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BioWare's 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' Suffers Directorial Exit

Author : Joseph Feb 25,2025

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While Dragon Age: The Veilguard enjoys considerable success, unsettling news from BioWare has emerged. Online speculation, fueled by sources described as "agenda fighters," initially suggested both the closure of BioWare Edmonton and the departure of the game's director.

Eurogamer journalists corroborate at least part of this, confirming the departure of Corinne Boucher in the coming weeks. Boucher, an 18-year EA veteran, has primarily worked on The Sims franchise.

However, Eurogamer clarifies that the rumored closure of BioWare Edmonton remains purely speculative.

Critical reception of The Veilguard is mixed. While some hail it as a return to form, others view it as a solid, albeit unremarkable, RPG. At the time of this writing, no negative Metacritic reviews exist.

Many reviewers praise the engaging and dynamic gameplay, particularly at higher difficulty levels. Yet, other outlets, like VGC, criticize the gameplay as feeling dated and lacking innovation. This discrepancy highlights a divergence in opinion regarding the game's overall quality and originality.

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