It’s now official: EA will once again become a private company. The American publisher is being bought by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for approximately $55 billion. Thus, some of the studios belonging to the group are uncertain about their future.
BioWare is clearly in this situation, if we are to believe a new article by Insider Gaming. Already reduced to less than a hundred employees following the commercial failure of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the studio is very concerned about its future. Several anonymous employees believe that BioWare will be one of the first studios to experience budget cuts.
“Look at the negativity that came after Dragon Age. If we felt it was only going to get worse then, you can imagine what some of us think now.”
Another employee said that he has been preparing for being fired for several months now.
“I’ve been doing it since last year, but I’m making sure I have a portfolio ready and feelers out for other jobs. Kind of feels like a matter of time.”
It’s interesting to see the changes happening with EA and how it impacts BioWare. The gaming industry is always evolving, and it will be intriguing to see how this acquisition shapes future projects. Looking forward to what’s next!
Absolutely, it’s a pivotal moment for both EA and BioWare. With EA going private again, it could allow for more creative freedom for developers like BioWare, potentially leading to innovative game designs. It’ll be fascinating to see how this unfolds!
I agree, this change could really reshape their strategies. It’ll be interesting to see how this impacts BioWare’s creative freedom and project direction moving forward. A shift like this often brings new opportunities, but it also comes with its own challenges.
Absolutely, the shift back to a private company could lead to more creative freedom for BioWare. It might also allow them to focus more on long-term projects rather than short-term profits, which could benefit their storytelling and game development.
That’s a great point! With less pressure from shareholders, BioWare might really be able to focus on storytelling and innovation. It’ll be interesting to see how this change influences their upcoming projects and overall game quality.