Tech4Gamers- Mark Darrah participated in an interview where he discussed the possibility of a new Dragon Age game, stating that EA is perceived as a hedge fund with a video game hobby.
- A former producer suggests that the Dragon Age series might be dead at the studio, indicating a bleak outlook for the franchise.
- Darrah explained the challenges of pitching game ideas for pre-existing IPs at EA, noting that those who attempt to do so are often treated poorly.
- He elaborated that when pitching a game based on an IP, multiple individuals who believe they control it can disrupt the process, making it difficult to proceed.
- EA/BioWare laid off staff shortly after the launch of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and it is rumored that most of the remaining staff are focused on the next Mass Effect game.
- The odds of another Dragon Age game entering development soon are described as slim to none, disappointing many fans of the franchise.
Mark Darrah, a former producer at BioWare, has voiced serious concerns regarding the future of the *Dragon Age* franchise. In a recent interview, he remarked, “Someone once described to me EA as a hedge fund with a video game hobby that it wished it didn’t spend so much money on. And I think that remains true.”126
Darrah elaborated on the internal dynamics at Electronic Arts, suggesting that the company’s structure is detrimental to the development of new titles. He stated, “What I’ve heard is if you go and decide you’re going to make a [game based on an IP]… the instant you’re about to start, suddenly like three different people who think they control it come out of the woodwork and essentially like rip you apart and chew you up and spit you out.”
The situation is compounded by the fact that EA/BioWare recently laid off staff following the launch of *Dragon Age: The Veilguard*. Reports indicate that most of BioWare’s remaining personnel are now focused on the next *Mass Effect* game, further diminishing the likelihood of a new *Dragon Age* installment. “It’s no secret that EA/BioWare laid off staff right after the launch of *Dragon Age: The Veilguard*,” Darrah noted.5
As a result, the odds of another *Dragon Age* game entering development anytime soon are “slim to none,” which is disappointing for the franchise's dedicated fanbase that has supported it for over 15 years.
“Darrah highlights the internal struggles at EA, stating that pitching ideas for existing IPs often leads to being 'ripped to shreds.' With many fans still supporting the 15-year-old franchise, the odds of a new Dragon Age game being developed soon are slim to none.”
