Dragon Age: The Veilguard Director Reportedly Exits BioWare

Corinne Busche, the director of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, is reportedly set to leave EA-owned BioWare in the coming weeks, according to Eurogamer. Busche took on the role of game director in February 2022 and led the project until its launch last year. IGN has reached out to EA for comment on this development.

Since its release in October last year, Dragon Age: The Veilguard has faced scrutiny regarding its success. Despite Busche's departure, Eurogamer notes that the studio remains unaffected by other changes. Busche joined BioWare in 2019 after working at Maxis on various The Sims projects. Her leadership was crucial in steering Dragon Age: The Veilguard to completion, especially during the final years of its nearly decade-long development, which included a significant shift from a multiplayer concept to a full single-player RPG.

Eurogamer emphasizes that Busche's exit is not linked to the game's commercial performance. EA has not yet disclosed whether Dragon Age: The Veilguard met its sales and revenue targets, but the company is set to announce its Q3 2025 financial results on February 4.

BioWare has confirmed that there are no plans for Dragon Age: The Veilguard DLC, as the studio shifts its focus to Mass Effect 5, which has been teased but not fully revealed yet.

In August 2023, coinciding with the release of Larian's Baldur's Gate 3, BioWare laid off around 50 employees, including veteran narrative designer Mary Kirby, who had been with the company since the inception of Dragon Age. These layoffs were part of a broader internal restructuring at EA, which saw the company split into sports and other divisions. Rumors of BioWare's potential acquisition circulated, and Star Wars: The Old Republic was transitioned to a third-party to allow BioWare to concentrate on Mass Effect and Dragon Age.

The journey of Dragon Age: The Veilguard has been tumultuous, with the initial reveal in 2024 receiving negative feedback. The studio quickly responded with an early gameplay tease to address fan concerns. The name change from Dreadwolf to The Veilguard also stirred mixed reactions, though subsequent impressions were generally positive.

With Busche's departure and the studio's focus shifting, fans of Dragon Age are left pondering whether BioWare will have the opportunity to develop another sequel in the series.