Behind the Departure: Mass Effect Writer Reveals Reasons for Leaving BioWare

Mac Walters, former Mass Effect writer, has explained his departure from BioWare after 19 years. Walters cited various factors, including his long tenure, feeling of fulfillment with the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, desire to work in a small team again, and a need for a new challenge. Working on the Legendary Edition reminded him of the early days at BioWare and gave him closure with the series. However, with BioWare focused on Mass Effect 5 and Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, Walters founded a new studio called Worlds Untold to develop AAA action-adventure games with a focus on narrative and worldbuilding.