Bioware Is Taking It Slow
Looks like its going to be a little while longer before fans can jump into those exosuits, as it was recently announced that Bioware’s brand new IP won’t be hitting shelves until sometime next year. This shouldn’t be a huge surprise, given how thanks to the debacle that was Mass Effect Andromeda, the developers really have to bring home the gold with this one, and as we all know, another year of polish can make all the difference.
Of course, Anthem isn’t the only game Bioware is pouring their time and resources into. While we haven’t seen any kind of official trailer, we do know that Dragon Age 4 is already in the early stages of development. Given how that series has an arguably greater following than Mass Effect, lets all hope that the finished product doesn’t suffer the same fate as its sci-fi counterpart due to mismanagement.
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Following confirmation that Dragon Age executive producer Mark Darrah will also serve in the same role on Anthem, a new report has emerged that paints a picture of mounting pressure at BioWare. The next Dragon Age project was reportedly rebooted in the last year, and Anthem may not be released before the end of 2018, as previously announced.
According to sources speaking with Kotaku, Anthem will now launch in early 2019. The site notes the complexity of its launch, as BioWare needs to account for not just the release of the game itself, but an earlier release through EA Access, a beta test, and post-launch updates. If EA is still intent on getting the game out during the 2019 fiscal year, its launch could come no later than March 2019.
Kotaku says that the majority of BioWare is now working on Anthem in the lead up to its launch, with smaller teams continuing on Dragon Age and MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic. There is apparently some sense that a poor performance by Anthem could result in significant changes at BioWare. A major move was made last year in the wake of Andromeda’s release, with developer BioWare Montreal being absorbed into EA Motive.
Hopefully a later date will ensure that Anthem will end up becoming a complete tour de force that puts Bioware back at the top, while also ensuring that the Dragon Age franchise doesn’t take a colossal dip in quality.
Be sure to check out the gameplay trailer for Anthem below, along with our personal picks for the Top 10 Dragon Age Characters!