BioWare co-founder criticizes executives without game-making experience
Greg Zeschuk told 80 Level he learned of BioWare's closure by text message and questioned executives who think AI can replace real development experience.
Greg Zeschuk, co-founder of BioWare, has criticized game company executives who lack development experience, saying in an interview with outlet 80 Level that they wrongly believe great games can be recreated with random people and AI.
Zeschuk said people on the business track at game companies rarely come from the development track and have never made a game from start to finish.
He also described learning of BioWare's closure through a flurry of text messages, and said Edmonton would be hit hardest by the shutdown, expressing empathy for those losing their jobs.
Zeschuk said he and co-founder Ray Muzyka had already said their emotional goodbye when they left the studio in 2012.
Background
On October 21, 2026, Electronic Arts decided to shutter BioWare. On October 28, 2026, Epic Games executive VP of development Marcus Wassmer issued a statement clarifying how Epic is using AI for Unreal Engine 6 and its gaming portfolio, after reports that the company encourages developers to use generative AI tools such as Anthropic's Claude to speed development.
Quick answers
What did Greg Zeschuk say about AI in game development?
He said executives without game development experience wrongly believe great games can be recreated with random people and AI.
When did Electronic Arts decide to close BioWare?
Electronic Arts decided to shutter BioWare on October 21, 2026.
When did Zeschuk and Muzyka leave BioWare?
They left the studio in 2012.