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People are discussing BioWare’s internal direction and restructuring efforts, including claims that EA shut down a planned reboot of Star Wars: The Old Republic to be more KOTOR-like. Separately, veteran BioWare developers are forming a new studio, Studio Reset, with a “don’t build a studio that requires a massive hit” message.

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Key Takeaway BioWare’s current narrative is shaped by EA blocking a KOTOR-like TOR reboot and veteran developers launching Studio Reset amid caution about high-risk studio survival.
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BioWare’s current narrative is shaped by EA blocking a KOTOR-like TOR reboot and veteran developers launching Studio Reset amid caution about high-risk studio survival.

People are discussing BioWare’s internal direction and restructuring efforts, including claims that EA shut down a planned reboot of Star Wars: The Old Republic to be more KOTOR-like. Separately, veteran BioWare developers are forming a new studio, Studio Reset, with a “don’t build a studio that requires a massive hit” message.

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Top 2 signals · BioWare’s current narrative is shaped
Eurogamer · 12d 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 · 6d ago
"Don't build a studio that requires a massive hit to survive" – Veteran BioWare devs form Studio Reset

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Game reboot concept BioWare planned to reboot Star Wars: The Old Republic to be more KOTOR-like.
Decision maker EA’s board of directors shut down the proposed TOR reboot plan.
New studio name Veteran BioWare devs formed Studio Reset.
Stated philosophy “Don't build a studio that requires a massive hit to survive.”

What to Watch

  • Follow announcements and updates from Studio Reset as veteran BioWare developers establish the studio. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Watch for any future re-developments or confirmations regarding the blocked KOTOR-like Star Wars: The Old Republic reboot. 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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"Don't build a studio that requires a massive hit to survive" – Veteran BioWare devs form Studio Reset

New studio secures $250,000 from Canada Media Fund to develop debut neon-noir supernatural mystery title

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A trio of former BioWare devs are making 'a neon-noir supernatural mystery game set in a stylized Canadian cityscape'

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