BioWare is shutting down and the gaming community mourns the loss. Owlcat Games, the devs of the upcoming CRPG The Expanse Osiris Reborn, pays homage to the closure with a tribute video. It's an event that shows how closely tied various studios are within the industry. If you're following Owlcat's development, it's a chance to understand the influences that shaped the studio's current offerings.
The Expanse developers honor BioWare's legacy
Owlcat Games has shared a video paying respects to BioWare. They list BioWare as a major influence in why their team decided to join the gaming industry. They admit that without BioWare there would be many developers that wouldn't be in the field at all. It's a mark of respect that is common for smaller studios to hold towards larger studios.
The tribute arrives as Owlcat continues its development cycle. Owlcat is currently in the process of working on their existing projects. These being The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy.
It's a sign of Owlcat's dedication to the CRPG genre. Owlcat is mixing it up between new IP and sci-fi franchises.
The release date for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is set for Q2 2027. That's a few years away for the studio to polish their work. For fans of the series, that's a long wait for the final product. It's the grounding for the current development cycle the studio is going through.
Owlcat Games had this to say in their tribute video. "We've always been inspired by BioWare, and it's hard for us to say farewell to our idols. Thank you for everything. Many of us would not have ended up in the gaming industry if not for your legacy." It's a reminder of the personal connection many current developers have to BioWare's work.
The closing of BioWare is the end of an era for RPG fans. However, Owlcat's tribute points out how that's still alive through newer studios. The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will keep the spirit of classic CRPGs going. Just wait until 2027 and you'll be treated to a new chapter.
Source: IXBT
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