Alix Wilton Regan, known for her role as the Female Inquisitor in the *Dragon Age* series, recently addressed the backlash surrounding *Dragon Age: The Veilguard*. Despite receiving mostly positive reviews from critics, the game faced mixed reactions from players, a situation the actress described as "devastating." She expressed her belief that many detractors harbored ill intentions, either wanting the game or its developer, BioWare, to fail.
During the interview, Wilton Regan highlighted the frustration of seeing BioWare receive such varied responses, especially since she personally found *The Veilguard* to be a strong continuation of the franchise. However, she noted that the game was prematurely attacked even before its release, with criticism focusing on its portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes.
These controversies led to the game receiving a "Mixed" rating on platforms like Steam, where users tagged it under categories such as "LGBTQ+" and "politics." Despite these challenges, the actress remains optimistic about BioWare's future, emphasizing her admiration for the studio and its talented team.
In related news, publisher EA reported that *Dragon Age: The Veilguard* underperformed by approximately 50% compared to expectations. Following this, several key figures, including the game's director, left the company, and no further updates or expansions are planned. Currently, a reduced team at BioWare is focused on developing *Mass Effect 5*, although an official release date remains unannounced.
