Dragon Age creator thinks series is dead following Veilguard flop, but if he got the chance to do another, he'd take it "somewhere dark and dangerous"
Former Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider suggests the franchise may be finished following the performance of The Veilguard.
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David Gaider, the former lead writer for the Dragon Age series, has publicly questioned the future of the franchise. He indicated that the series is likely defunct under its current ownership by EA.
Coverage from Polygon, Yahoo Tech, IGN, PC Gamer, and Eurogamer highlights Gaider's comments regarding the recent release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Reports note that Gaider has opted not to play the latest installment and expressed interest in steering the series in a new direction.
Future developments depend on whether EA decides to continue the franchise or engage with former creators. Coverage does not yet specify if there are any active plans for the series or potential leadership changes at BioWare.
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Quick answers
What is the status of the Dragon Age series according to David Gaider?
Gaider stated that he believes the series is likely dead following the release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Has David Gaider played the latest Dragon Age game?
No, Gaider stated he would not play the game because he would be 'wincing' the entire time.
What creative vision does Gaider have for the series?
Gaider mentioned that if he were given the opportunity to return, he would take the series 'somewhere dark and dangerous.'
Coverage (5)
- Dragon Age ex-lead writer doesn't have high hopes for the franchise's future Polygon.com · 4h ago
- David Gaider will never play Dragon Age: The Veilguard because he'd be 'wincing' the whole time: 'EA really... Yahoo Tech · 4h ago
- Former Dragon Age Lead Writer Says BioWare's Fantasy Series is Unlikely to Ever Return Under EA IGN · 4h ago
- Dragon Age's former lead writer thinks the series is probably dead, but he'd be happy to take it off EA's hands and 'go somewhere dark and dangerous' with it PC Gamer · 4h ago
- Dragon Age creator thinks series is dead following Veilguard flop, but if he got the chance to do another, he'd take it "somewhere dark and dangerous" Eurogamer.net · 4h ago
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