BioWare founder Trent Oster's initiative to revive the Mass Effect series
BioWare co-founder Trent Oster has begun cost analyses to bring the Mass Effect series back to life. Having consulted with his former colleague James Ohlen, Oster stated that the biggest obstacle facing the project is Electronic Arts, which holds the rights to the brand.
Trent Oster, a co-founder of BioWare and current head of Beamdog, has launched an effort to revive the Mass Effect series.
Trent Oster aims to bring his former colleagues together by calculating the costs of reviving the series. While noting that a new Mass Effect project could exceed a budget of $200 million, Oster argued that an experienced team could develop a high-quality production at a lower cost.
In this context, Oster contacted James Ohlen, who worked at BioWare for 22 years, and received a positive response. Ohlen expressed that he dreams of working on Dragon Age again. Oster stated that he is working on financing scenarios and is open to support from the Canadian government.
Assessment: Since the rights to the Mass Effect and Dragon Age brands are held by Electronic Arts, it seems difficult for the project to reach a concrete stage without strong investor support. The initiative currently serves as a preparation process rather than an official agreement.
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