Sorry, Dragon Age Fans, Don't Expect Another One Anytime Soon
Former developers suggest the Dragon Age franchise may be dead at EA due to a restrictive greenlighting process.
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The brief
A former producer of the Dragon Age series has indicated that the franchise is unlikely to see a new entry. This assessment is based on the internal environment at EA, where the producer suggests the series may effectively be dead.
Coverage from Video Games Chronicle, Tech4Gamers, and The FPS Review emphasizes the difficulty of the greenlighting process. Specifically, it is reported that those who pitch new ideas for the series are often ripped to shreds, making it improbable for a new project to gain traction.
Future developments depend on whether EA modifies its internal pitching and approval processes, as current veteran perspectives from games.gg and Push Square remain grim regarding the franchise's immediate future.
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Quick answers
Why is a new Dragon Age game unlikely?
According to coverage, EA's greenlighting process makes it difficult for new ideas to get off the ground, with pitchers often being ripped to shreds.
Who provided these insights?
The information comes from a former series producer and Dragon Age veteran.
Which companies are involved?
The reports focus on the internal processes at EA regarding the Dragon Age franchise.
Coverage (5)
- Dragon Age Franchise Might Actually Be Dead At EA, Suggests Former Producer Tech4Gamers · 5h ago
- Ex-Dragon Age Developer Considers It Unlikely a New Game Can Get off the Ground Due to How Those Who Pitch Ideas Are Often Ripped to Shreds The FPS Review · 5h ago
- Dragon Age Veteran Has Grim News About the Franchise's Future games.gg · 5h ago
- Dragon Age series producer says he doesn’t see it returning because of EA’s greenlighting process Video Games Chronicle · 5h ago
- Sorry, Dragon Age Fans, Don't Expect Another One Anytime Soon Push Square · 5h ago
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