BioWare's Veilguard Head Departs

Reports indicate that Corinne Busche, the director of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, is departing from BioWare, an EA-owned studio. Eurogamer reported her departure, expected in the coming weeks, following her tenure as game director from February 2022 until the game's launch last year. EA has yet to provide a statement.

The commercial success of Dragon Age: The Veilguard has been a subject of speculation since its October release. While Eurogamer suggests Busche's departure is unrelated to the game's performance, EA's Q3 2025 financial results (February 4th) will offer further clarity on sales figures.

BioWare has confirmed there are no plans for Dragon Age: The Veilguard DLC, shifting focus instead to Mass Effect 5, a project previously teased but not yet fully unveiled.

This news follows August 2023 layoffs affecting approximately 50 BioWare employees, including veteran staff. These reductions coincided with internal restructuring at EA, dividing the company into sports and non-sports divisions, and fueled rumors of a potential BioWare acquisition. The decision to transition Star Wars: The Old Republic to a third-party publisher was reportedly made to allow BioWare to concentrate on Mass Effect and Dragon Age.

The Dragon Age franchise's journey has been turbulent. The initial reveal trailer for The Veilguard (formerly Dreadwolf) received negative feedback, prompting BioWare to quickly release gameplay footage to appease fans. Despite initial concerns, subsequent impressions of the game were generally positive.

The future of the Dragon Age franchise remains uncertain. Whether BioWare will be given the opportunity to develop a sequel to The Veilguard is a question lingering among fans.