It appears that Dragon Age: The Veilguard has achieved significant success, yet recent unsettling news about BioWare has come to light. Rumors have been swirling about the potential closure of BioWare Edmonton and the departure of Dragon Age: The Veilguard's game director, Corinne Boucher. These rumors originated from sources labeled as "agenda fighters," but Eurogamer has confirmed the departure of Corinne Boucher, who will leave BioWare "in the coming weeks." Boucher, who has been with EA for approximately 18 years, was primarily involved with The Sims franchise during her tenure. However, Eurogamer has no information confirming plans to shut down BioWare Edmonton, leaving such claims at the level of speculation.
Critics have mixed feelings about Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Some have hailed it as a masterpiece, suggesting that "old BioWare is back," while others view it as a solid role-playing game with its own flaws but lacking true greatness. At the time of writing, there were no unfavorable reviews on Metacritic. The majority of reviewers have praised the game for its dynamic and engaging action role-playing experience, especially at higher difficulty levels, which keeps players actively involved.
However, opinions on the gameplay are not unanimous. For instance, VGC commented that The Veilguard's gameplay "feels stuck in the past," lacking novelty or innovation, which suggests that while the game is enjoyable, it may not push the boundaries of the genre.