Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider has departed studio BioWare after 17 years at the developer.
Gaider made the announcement on Twitter today.
Some news: I must sadly announce that, after 17 years, today is my last day at BioWare. I'll miss my team, and wish everyone here the best.
— David Gaider (@davidgaider) January 22, 2016
Following the completion of Dragon Age: Inquisition and its DLC, Gaider had transitioned to BioWare's unannounced new IP. Producer Cameron Lee says the project has not been affected by Gaider's departure.
I'm sad that @davidgaider is leaving BioWare, he'll be greatly missed! Rest assured that development on #BioWare's New IP continues unabated
— Cameron Lee (@Cameron__Lee) January 22, 2016
Gaider added that it "will be awesome".
During his time at BioWare Gaider worked on Baldur's Gate 2, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, and Dragon Age: Inquisition. We wish Gaider all the best for whatever he does next and look forward to seeing it.