Dragon Age Day, an unofficial celebration for fans of BioWare's fantasy RPG series, has come and gone without a trace of recognition from the studio this year. Last year, BioWare made a big deal about the release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, even releasing the game's character creator for free and sharing player choices on social media. However, this year, there was no mention of the franchise on BioWare's social accounts or blog. This silence is particularly notable given the recent layoffs and the studio's focus on Mass Effect, which has left Dragon Age in a state of limbo. The team behind Dragon Age feels they have been treated unfairly by the broader company, and the messy production of The Veilguard has only added to the tension. Despite the game's successful release as a single-player RPG, BioWare's parent company, Electronic Arts, has downsized the studio and shifted its focus to Mass Effect, implying that The Veilguard may have reached a broader audience if it had stayed a live service game. This year's Dragon Age Day goes unnoticed, allowing fans and creatives to celebrate the series without the studio's involvement, which some view as a form of second-class treatment. The Dragon Age team now has the final say, and the fans get to honor their beloved games in their own way.
