Bioware

BioWare is a Canadian video game developer based in Edmonton, Alberta. It is widely recognized for its story-driven role-playing games that emphasize player choice, character relationships, and party-based combat systems.

Founded in 1995 by physicians Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk, BioWare rose to prominence with flagship PC RPGs such as Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. The studio gained further acclaim for the Mass Effect and Dragon Age series, noted for cinematic presentation and branching narratives.

In 2007, BioWare was acquired by Electronic Arts, becoming part of EA's development network. Subsequent releases included the Mass Effect trilogy (Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, Mass Effect 3) and the Dragon Age trilogy (Origins, II, Inquisition), as well as other titles and expansions.

In the 2010s, BioWare underwent leadership changes, with Muzyka and Zeschuk stepping back from day-to-day operations in 2012. The studio has also pursued online and live-service projects, most notably Anthem, which represented a shift toward ongoing content development. Some projects have had mixed reception, influencing internal strategy.

As of the 2020s, BioWare operates as a subsidiary of Electronic Arts, with studios in Edmonton, Montreal, and Austin. The company continues to work on role-playing games and expand its established franchises, maintaining a focus on narrative-driven gameplay and interactive storytelling.