BioWare has announced that it has eliminated 50 of its employees. Gary McKay, General Manager, BioWare, who shared the news today in an update on the official BioWare Blog, described the decision as being “deeply painful” but something that was required so the developer can “meet the needs of [its] upcoming projects, continue to hold [itself] to the highest standard of quality, and ensure BioWare can continue to thrive in an industry that’s rapidly evolving.” BioWare’s current projects include Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, the fourth installment in the franchise, and a new Mass Effect game that will seemingly see the return of Commander Shepard.
If you’re wondering how all of this will impact development of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, let me be clear that our dedication to the game has never wavered. Our commitment remains steadfast, and we all are working to make this game worthy of the Dragon Age name. We are confident that we’ll have the time needed to ensure Dreadwolf reaches its full potential.
While this is an extremely difficult day for everyone at BioWare, we are making changes now to build a brighter future. We’re excited for all of you to see what we’ve been building with Dreadwolf. A core veteran team led by Mike Gamble continues their pre-production work on the next Mass Effect. Our commitment to quality continues to be our North Star.