BioWare Could Achieve Some Great Concepts with an Elaborate Multiplayer Title
BioWare has been a rather busy developer. Just before Mass Effect Andromeda released, the crews were working on two games. That’s not including any yet unannounced titles (Dragon Age 4 anyone?). However, it seems their next IP, developed by their Edmonton team and teased at E3 2014, is set to be revealed this year at E3 2017. We hear about this from a podcast with Liam Robinson of Unseen64 and Do You Know Gaming? Such being the case, we must take what is said with a grain of salt.
Allegedly, Robinson has intelligence from an unnamed artist inside BioWare. Since he is unsure what he can and can’t reveal, he leaves some of the rest to conjecture. Nevertheless, he has a considerable level of insight. Concerning the new IP, he relays:
“This is a project that’s been in development for around four years, it’s currently set to be revealed at E3 2017… I don’t know if they’ve said this publicly, it’s set to come out next year.
“Its name right now is ‘Dylan’ – there’s no other way to say it right now, it’s Dylan, as in Bob Dylan. I believe that relates to the main character.”
“Dylan” is a bit vague and doesn’t really tell us anything. Just like John Carter does nothing to explain a movie plot. Thus far, however, Robinson claims Dylan is BioWare’s working name for the IP. He then goes on to talk about what the IP entails:
“Dylan is, from what I understand, a sci-fi themed game, it is sort of Destiny-style, takes some elements from The Division, it has like MMO elements. Someone described it as a ‘semi-MMO’. I don’t know much more than that… it is a huge scale project, perhaps the biggest BioWare has ever done. It’s bigger than Mass Effect Andromeda, considerably so. It will have co-op.”
Since BioWare is no stranger to MMOs, creating an immaculate work in Star Wars: The Old Republic, Robinson’s news may serve a positive sign of things to come. But, we cannot be sure of anything until the developer confirms. Not to say an experienced team like BioWare wouldn’t be able to deliver the console MMO fans have been hoping for. If not an MMO, an engaging co-op experience to drive a dedicated player base.
“From what I understand… I’m not 100% sure on this part… all the rest I am 100% sure on. It’s like, triple sourced, rock solid information. This is the part where it gets a little sketchy as I’ve only heard this from one artist who’s working on it.
“[He/She] says that the main character is this sort of like gorgeous Adonis and there is a female character as well – I’m not sure if you can play as her – but she’s more schlubby looking and those are the two main characters.”
BioWare’s latest Mass Effect Andromeda is available now. We are unlikely to learn more about their new IP until E3 2017 unless there’s a leak. Check back for more of the latest, and let us know your thoughts on a “Destiny-style” game. Do you want to see more online multiplayer from BioWare? Comment down below.