Mac Walters, the veteran writer behind the acclaimed Mass Effect series, has opened up about his departure from BioWare after an impressive 19-year stint. Walters elaborated on several reasons leading to his exit. The pivotal point seemed to be the completion of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, which he perceived as a perfect full-circle moment, allowing him to revisit the early, entrepreneurial days at BioWare and acknowledge the series' success. With the studio's focus on developing Mass Effect 5 and Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, Walters decided it was time to seek new ventures where he could delve into fresh projects.

Embracing this change, Walters has now taken the helm at a newly established studio, Worlds Untold, which aims to create high-caliber action adventure games. This studio will lay its foundations on strong narrative and world-building aspects, likely appealing to fans of Walters' previous work. Funded by Chinese gaming giant NetEase, Worlds Untold is situated in Vancouver, Canada, and promises to be an exciting new venture in the AAA gaming space.

Why did Mac Walters leave BioWare after nearly two decades?

Mac Walters left BioWare to pursue new opportunities that would allow him to focus on creating new projects outside the Mass Effect universe. The completion of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition was a major factor that influenced his decision to seek fresh challenges and the opportunity to work within a small team reminiscent of early BioWare days.