Dragon Age: The Veilguard became one of the most forgettable releases of last year. With EA admitting the game failed to meet expectations, BioWare suffering layoffs, and director Corinne Busche leaving the studio after nearly two decades, the game has crushed fans in many ways.
However, there are still those who enjoyed the series’ latest RPG. Among them, the BioWare co-founder recently shared positive words for the title.
Why it matters: The veteran developer’s praise highlights an interesting divide between the opinions of industry professionals and fans. This is perhaps why many AAA titles are so polarizing today.
Greg Zeschuck originally co-founded the studio in 1995 and contributed to titles like Baldur’s Gate during his time at BioWare. He was also involved in the development of Dragon Age 2, an RPG many hold in high regard to this day.
Speaking during the My Perfect Console podcast, Greg Zeschuck discussed modern fan expectations and pressure on developers. He discussed how waiting years upon years for a specific title can often lead to unrealistic expectations.
Greg Zeschuck recently played Dragon Age: The Veilguard and had a lot of fun with the title. He stated that the RPG’s failure is upsetting since BioWare’s latest work is praiseworthy in many aspects.
The BioWare co-founder believes fan expectations are incredibly high today, making it tough to survive in the modern AAA industry. Although many may disagree, he seems to suggest these expectations played a major role in the RPG’s failure.
Like Greg Zeschuck, developers from Larian also found the new Dragon Age entry quite impressive. Similarly, others like the Ubisoft CEO have noted that fan expectations are higher than over.
These comments highlight common sentiments regarding modern AAA titles. However, fan reception was completely flipped in Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s case, with many even voicing their concerns about the next Mass Effect title following Dragon Age’s latest outing.
