US publishing big Digital Arts is seemingly shifting its BioWare studio off the long-running Star Wars MMO The Outdated Republic.
That’s according to IGN, which experiences that the corporate has been in discussions – and even signed a letter of intent – with developer Broadsword On-line Video games. The studio is finest identified for sustaining Ultima On-line and Darkish Age of Camelot.
BioWare at present has between 70 and 80 members of employees engaged on The Outdated Republic, with half of those set to maneuver to Broadsword if such a deal goes via. Employees could have the prospect to maneuver to different roles inside EA, however layoffs are a chance.
“Nearly 12 years after launch, Star Wars: The Outdated Republic stays a hit and continues to develop its devoted and passionate neighborhood,” an EA spokesperson mentioned.
“We’re so happy with the work the group has carried out, and the way forward for the sport and the neighborhood continues to be very shiny. We’re evaluating how we give the sport and the group the most effective alternative to develop and evolve, which incorporates conversations with Broadsword, a boutique studio that specialises in delivering on-line, community-driven experiences. Our purpose is to do what’s finest for the sport and its gamers.”