On October 12, 2017, Mike Laidlaw, Lead Designer of Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age 2 and Creative Director of Dragon Age: Inquisition, announced that he was leaving BioWare after 14 years.
"Hey Everyone,
It's with a mix of emotions that I'm announcing my time with BioWare has ended. After 14 years and a chance to work on Jade Empire, Mass Effect and all things Dragon Age it's time for me to move on.
In my time at BioWare I have been lucky to work with some of the most talented and hardworking people in the industry. It's been an honor to be part of the Dragon Age team, and I have every confidence that the world we've created together is in good hands and I'm excited for the road ahead.
For the near future, I plan to spend my time reconnecting with all the amazing games and worlds that my peers have created, and I look forward to sharing those experiences with all of you on Twitch and Twitter.
To everyone who's taken the time to share feedback and experiences, your amazing cosplays and artistic creations: thank you. You've my time "in Thedas" amazing. Your passion inspires and I look forward to our next adventure together.
Ma serannas.
-Mike
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https://twitter.com/Mike_Laidlaw/status/918588012119826432 . Twitter.