David Gaider, the creator of BioWare’s Dragon Age series and a former narrative lead, says he believes the franchise is likely finished while Electronic Arts remains its owner. Speaking after the commercial performance of 2024’s Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Gaider describes the series’ prospects as poor, suggesting there may not be a future for Dragon Age at EA. In interviews, he also indicates he would be open to working on another entry if circumstances changed—such as if EA stepped back or the series were offered to him outside of the publisher’s control. Gaider says that, if given the chance, he would steer a new game toward a “dark and dangerous” tone. He also frames the approach as a return to elements that originally made Dragon Age appealing to players, emphasizing core strengths of the series alongside a darker direction. While he expresses uncertainty about the likelihood of a new installment, Gaider’s comments center on the idea that ownership and decision-making at EA are key factors in whether Dragon Age can continue. No announcements about future Dragon Age projects come from the sources, and Gaider is speaking personally.