Dragon Age ex-lead writer David Gaider says the series is effectively dead under EA ownership
David Gaider, former lead writer on Dragon Age, expresses his belief that the Dragon Age series is effectively dead as long as Electronic Arts owns it. He discusses how EA's corporate structure and focus on blockbuster sales stifles the kind of creative, narrative-driven RPGs the series is known for. Gaider shares what he would do with the franchise if given creative freedom, including returning to smaller-scale, character-focused stories rather than the open-world trend. He reflects on the industry's shift away from single-player RPGs and the challenges of working under a publisher that prioritizes commercial metrics over artistic vision.
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I think Dragon Age is dead as long as EA owns it.
EA is a company that is driven by metrics and by the bottom line, and that's not conducive to making the kind of games that Dragon Age fans want.
If I had complete creative freedom, I would take Dragon Age back to its roots — smaller, more intimate, character-driven stories.
The industry has moved away from the kind of single-player RPGs that made Dragon Age great, and that's a shame.
I don't think EA understands what makes Dragon Age special, and as long as they're in charge, we're not going to see a return to form.
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