Dragon Age 4, or whatever it ends up being called, is currently in development at BioWare. The game was put on hold as the developer wrestled with ANTHEM, but now, as far as we know, it's the studio's primary project. That said, we don't know much about it yet, and it'll likely be a while until we get any concrete details. Supposedly, the next Dragon Age has been pushed and pulled in multiple directions already, and to be frank, it's difficult to place a lot of faith in BioWare given its most recent output.
But it's easy to be cynical when senior employees are leaving in quick succession. Ben Irving, lead producer on ANTHEM, announced that he was leaving the developer earlier this week, and now, Dragon Age lead producer Fernando Melo has also confirmed his departure. Melo's been at the company for 12 years.
In an email to his colleagues -- which Melo shared on Twitter -- the BioWare veteran describes the next Dragon Age as "the definitive Dragon Age experience", and expresses his eagerness to play the finished product. We hope that he's right.
[source twitter.com, via pcgamer.com]
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I hope the next Dragon Age does eventually get released and EA dont pull the plug. Had a soft spot for the series as Origins was the first RPG game to to suck me in.
At this point bioware needs taking behind the barn and put out of its and our misery.
The thing is Bioware are becoming like Rare. They still exist but the people that made the studio special are either long gone or going.
I fully expect this project to be cancelled next year.
There was a time BioWare could announce a game and it was day one for me without knowing anything. I miss that BioWare.
Bioware Needs A New Owner
Might as well call them Bio Where?
This studio will be gone in 2 to 3 years. Mark my words.
Just please give us a Mass Effect Trilogy remaster before you die Bioware.
@JayDub @Tasuki @WebHead It'll absolutely be rebooted and taken in a different direction again. I predict a 2021 release date after less than a year of production on the final version. It will be the studio's swan song before closing, and we'll never see a Mass Effect remaster, even though it would have helped float them and build good will.
@Deadhunter Doesn't bother me if we never see a Mass Effect remaster. Was never a fan of the series.
@Deadhunter the project just isn't coming together. And the truth hurts but Bioware just aint what it once was. The people who made Bioware great arent there anymore.
Its their last shot, better make it count.
Dragon age 4 is bioware last hope to stay relevant, if the game is bad I can already see “papa ea” do something about it 🙁
Just play greedfall
Off to a good start, people leaving the project already! Well, there goes another one of EA’s studios.
Just release a Mass Effect trilogy and drop Dragon Age 1 and 2 as well when you're at it.
Ugh. I hope I'm wrong but it feels like the game is coming apart already.
So...the lead Producer leaves Bioware at the height of DA4 development? Alarm bells go off in my head.
Quite frankly, I am surprised EA has kept the studio open for this long after Anthem.
Also, people hoping for an actual Dragon Age game are delusional and will be very disappointed.
I have zero confidence in Dragon Age 4.
"the definitive Dragon Age experience"
Sounds to me like a game that isn't going to be your traditional single player Dragon Age game.
Dragon Age 4 will be Anthem with swords and magic.
@Shepherd_Tallon Something needs to happen, ‘cuz it’s not looking good for BioWare. Either Microsoft or Sony should buy them, then give the boot to the people causing poor management and bring new talent in to salvage what was once a great studio.
@ApostateMage @ApostateMage Well, considering it’s supposedly being built with Anthem’s source code, it’s probably going to be Anthem with dragons and magic... so I’m not the least bit excited about this game anymore.
Origins was a winning formula they can easily go back to if they truly wanted. I don't understand what the big deal is here. Success is not some big mystery ! Just copy what made the series likable to begin with.
I wish this person good luck.
Wouldn't be surprised if the pre production of DA4 was stuck in years of pre planning due to the cluster disaster that is Anthem. We all know that took 6 years to make any ideas for it so that's probably set back DA4 by a few years too
It's a shame what's happening over at Bioware. Dragon Age Origins (PS3) and Inquisition (PS4) were great (DA2 was good if a little bit meh).
Inquisition set up a perfect plot line for DA4. Wonder if we'll ever see it? Either that or it'll be like Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance 2 which we never saw the sequel to.
Super overrated series imo. Even more so Mass Effect. I just don’t think they were such a great studio to begin with.
What Bioware really need is a kick up the bum EA are not at fault here its the actual studio how on earth they can release a buggy mess in MEA or DAO god only knows.
I'm a huge fan of Dragon Age & have enjoyed all of them so far & the DLC so I have faith they will pull it off.
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