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People are discussing two BioWare-related items: reports that an EA-approved reboot plan for Star Wars: The Old Republic was halted, and news that veteran BioWare developers have formed Studio Reset to pursue a new path forward. Together, the chatter centers on internal shutdowns/constraints and how former talent is responding by creating new studios.

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Key Takeaway While BioWare-linked development efforts have reportedly been shut down by EA, veteran developers are launching Studio Reset, signaling a push to rebuild momentum outside corporate constraints.
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While BioWare-linked development efforts have reportedly been shut down by EA, veteran developers are launching Studio Reset, signaling a push to rebuild momentum outside corporate constraints.

People are discussing two BioWare-related items: reports that an EA-approved reboot plan for Star Wars: The Old Republic was halted, and news that veteran BioWare developers have formed Studio Reset to pursue a new path forward. Together, the chatter centers on internal shutdowns/constraints and how former talent is responding by creating new studios.

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Top 2 signals · While BioWare-linked development efforts have reportedly
Eurogamer · 10d ago
BioWare had a plan to reboot Star Wars: The Old Republic and make it more KOTOR like, but EA's board of directors shut it down
GamesIndustry.biz · 4d ago
"Don't build a studio that requires a massive hit to survive" – Veteran BioWare devs form Studio Reset

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Who shut it down EA's board of directors
New studio Studio Reset
Who formed it Veteran BioWare devs

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  • Follow Studio Reset’s announcements/releases to see what “more KOTOR-like” lessons carry forward. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Track further reporting on the Star Wars: The Old Republic reboot that EA’s board reportedly shut down. Eurogamer

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  • "Don't build a studio that requires a massive hit to survive" – Veteran BioWare devs form Studio Reset GamesIndustry.biz
  • BioWare had a plan to reboot Star Wars: The Old Republic and make it more KOTOR like, but EA's board of directors shut it down Eurogamer
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BioWare had a plan to reboot Star Wars: The Old Republic and make it more KOTOR like, but EA's board of directors shut it down

It was to be called The New Republic and make the Star Wars MMO feel much more like KOTOR. Key figures were on board with it. But the idea crashed on the rocks

10d ago News by Robert Purchese Associate Editor
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"Don't build a studio that requires a massive hit to survive" – Veteran BioWare devs form Studio Reset

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