Dragon Age creator reckons the series is dead following Veilguard flop, but that doesn't mean he wouldn't have another go at it if given the chance
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Key Points:
- David Gaider, creator of Dragon Age, believes the franchise is likely dead following the poor sales of 2024's Dragon Age: The Veilguard and EA's dissatisfaction with its lack of live-service features.
- Gaider expressed skepticism about the series continuing under EA's ownership, citing past near-cancellations and the recent troubled development and commercial failure of The Veilguard.
- Despite leaving BioWare in 2016 and initially feeling he had told all his Dragon Age stories, Gaider revealed he would be interested in returning to the franchise if given the chance, aiming to take it in a darker and more provocative direction.
- He emphasized a desire to revive the core appeal of Dragon Age while exploring themes that might challenge and upset fans, signaling a potential creative shift if he were to work on the series again.
