BioWare "laser-focused on building back the trust of our fans and community" Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. BioWare "laser-focused on building back the trust of our fans and community" And the next Dragon Age will be a "single-player experience that is built on choices that matter". News by Vikki Blake Contributor Updated on 10 Jan 2022 52 comments Gary McKay has written candidly about his first year as general manager at BioWare, describing how the studio continues to adapt during the coronavirus pandemic, and how it intends to "rebuild [its] reputation" following the cancellation of its live-service shooter, Anthem. "This has been another challenging year, with both work and home life continuing to be disrupted by the uncertainty of the global pandemic," McKay wrote in a blog on the official BioWare website. "We've had to continue to think on our feet to adapt to changing circumstances. Watch on YouTube "When I took on the GM role, I talked about rebuilding our reputation, and that remains a huge priority," McKay acknowledged. "We are laser-focused on building back the trust of our fans and community, and we plan to do that by delivering the types of games that we are best known for and ensuring they are of the highest quality. "Our mission is to 'Create worlds of adventure, conflict, and companionship that inspire you to become the hero of your story'. We want the launch of our games to be seminal moments in the industry." He also reflect positively on the critical and fan reception to Mass Effect Legendary Edition, and said "we've come together as a studio to help each other out, even in our personal lives. We show up for each other and pull together as a team". "We want each game to earn the kind of reaction we've seen with Mass Effect Legendary Edition," he wrote. "We feel that we have the right people, the right creative focus, and the support from EA to deliver on the promise." There was no mention of Anthem, however, which was panned by critics and players alike, and was formally cancelled at the start of last year. The blog finishes on McKay stating he can't wait 'for you to see what we've been working on", but stopped short of hinting on when that might be. "And of course, we remain hard at work on the next iterations of Dragon Age and Mass Effect," McKay added. "I'm seeing some incredible work from both teams. "If you're curious about Mass Effect, I'd encourage you to take a look at the poster we released on N7 Day. If you look closely, there are a handful of hidden treats; by my count, there are at least five surprises, all of which point to an amazing future in the Mass Effect universe." As for Dragon Age? Well, it certainly seems lessons have been learned from Anthem. "[W]e have a veteran group of talented developers working on the next iteration of the franchise," McKay said. "We are focused on a single-player experience that is built on choices that matter." ICYMI, People Make Games recently released a new video highlighting what it was like to work at BioWare during the Mass Effect 3 ending controversy. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store