Electronic Arts announced the closure of BioWare on Thursday, ending the studio's 31-year run. The decision follows the underperformance of the latest Dragon Age title, The Veilguard, which fell short of sales forecasts by almost 50%.
EA Closes BioWare After 31 Years Over Poor Dragon Age Sales
Electronic Arts has ended BioWare's operations after 31 years, citing Dragon Age: The Veilguard's sales falling short by almost 50%.
Key takeaways
- EA has shut down BioWare after 31 years of operation.
- The closure was announced on Thursday.
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard missed sales expectations by nearly 50%.
- Electronic Arts cited the disappointing sales as the reason for the shutdown.
Why it matters
The shutdown affects BioWare employees and fans of the studio's games, as the decision was driven by the poor sales of its newest Dragon Age release.
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