BioWareespecially Mass Effect ve Dragon Age As a game developer known for its series, it had an important place in the industry. However, according to recent developments, the studio has undergone a serious downsizing. Electronic Arts (EA) has diverted some of BioWare's employees to other projects and there has been no announcement that they will return. This raises questions about the studio's future.
Downsizing and Employee Transitions
BioWare's downsizing, company owner EAIt is seen as part of the layoffs and restructuring decisions made by . Bloomberg According to reports by BioWare, the number of employees has increased in the last two years. From 200 to less than 100 This shows a smaller and more experienced team. The studio currently only Mass Effect 5While working on the pre-production phase of , he allocated his staff to help with other projects Skate ve Iron Man He directed different EA projects such as.
Studies on Mass Effect 5
BioWare, although downsizing, Mass Effect 5The development of is ongoing. Instead of devoting the entire team's power to this project, the studio is moving forward with a smaller group. This can be considered both as a strategy related to the predetermined stages of the projects and the company's resource management.
Future of Employees
Some employees who moved to BioWare, they won't come back and even if they want to go back, they need to apply for new job openings This situation indicates that both the internal structure of the studio is being reshaped and EA personnel restructuring can be interpreted as an indication of the importance given to it.
The Future of BioWare
BioWare's downsizing is having a big impact on the gaming world. Mass Effect 5 and other projects are critical to the studio's future. Downsizing, creative processes how it will be affected and BioWare's its place in the gaming industry wonders how to protect it.
