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BioWare and EA will launch a brand new game IP “at the end” of the 2018 fiscal year, which ends March 31, 2018.
“A clean-sheet design with new concepts, new gameplay mechanics and new stories, set in a unique new universe,” explained EA CEO Andrew Wilson. “This game has the potential to fundamentally disrupt the way people think about an action title, bringing friends together to play in an exhilarating new way. We’re very excited about the future of this new franchise and its ability to attract a large global audience.”
Quizzed about the game during an investor Q&A later in the call, Wilson added: “So, it’s action-adventure, not RPG.
“So, what we’re starting to see more and more in game genres is kind of genre melding, which is great components of a number of different genres really kind of coming together into single games. And so, when you think about this game, you should be thinking about the great RPG character development and storyline progression that BioWare is known for, but in a world of greater action and greater adventure, which is growing to be one of the larger categories in games.”
BioWare general manager Aaryn Flynn also offered a brief update on the project over on the BioWare blog.
“As we’re working hard to finish Mass Effect: Andromeda, I wanted to take a minute to talk about our new IP. As our CEO Andrew Wilson mentioned, we’re creating a unique IP that will bring players together in exciting new ways,” he wrote.
Flynn added: “In 2012, we began crafting a new universe full of new characters, stories, and gameplay. Our ambition is simple: Draw upon 20+ years of development knowledge and lessons to create something fun and new for you to enjoy with your friends.
!There’s nothing quite as exciting as building a new IP from scratch, and it will be even more thrilling for us to share more with you in the future.”
Source: EA Financials va Seeking Alpha
