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Shadow Realms: UPDATE: Cancellation Official due to SWTOR's Big Year

SBFordSBFord Former Associate EditorMember LegendaryPosts: 33,129
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UPDATE @ 5pm EST: It seems Jeff Hickman has confirmed it for BioWare Austin, Shadow Realms is dead and gone, due to the bigger projects coming down the pipe and a big year for SWTOR specifically. Find the full details at the link beyond.

Sorry for the delayed update! We (Suzie/Bill) were getting our kids from school and getting dinner for the family respectively. 

GameInformer.com is reporting that "multiple sources" are telling them that Bioware's much-hyped Shadow Realms is dead in the water. There are no links to original sources for the rumors nor any word as to whether or not those providing the tips have inside information. What we do know is that little to no information about the darling of last year's Gamescom has come out since that time.

GameInformer.com reached out to confirm the rumors but EA declined to comment.

Read more at the link above. We'll keep you posted as the story develops.

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  • BillMurphyBillMurphy Former Managing EditorMember LegendaryPosts: 4,565
    Originally posted by DMKano
    My source at Bioware Austin confirms this 100%. EA has pulled all funding and killed the project. Since I can't back this up with any proof and I don't want to get this locked or deleted - I must put the obligatory "unsubstantiated rumor" clause on my post until this becomes official

    With your stamp on this, I believe it's more than rumor. ;)

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  • RaapnaapRaapnaap Member UncommonPosts: 455

    This wouldn't be the first game EA cancels and it certainly wouldn't be the last.

     

    The one that still makes me scratch my head was the cancellation of the Command & Conquer MMORTS that was in it's final two months of bug fixing and polishing phase before becoming a live service - Beta testers and former developers mostly claimed this anyhow.

     

    EA is a mess of internal politics. I'm surprised anyone still purchases their products.

  • Adjuvant1Adjuvant1 Member RarePosts: 2,100

    Maybe it's too hard to learn for their target audience?

    It's like a 3d engine diablo clone. They must have decided, "even the suckers won't be interested in this".

  • damond5031damond5031 Member UncommonPosts: 445

    After Kano's ESO revelations came to fruition, I would believe there is some weight to his words.

  • MikeBMikeB Community ManagerAdministrator RarePosts: 6,555
    Originally posted by BillMurphy
    Originally posted by DMKano
    My source at Bioware Austin confirms this 100%. EA has pulled all funding and killed the project. Since I can't back this up with any proof and I don't want to get this locked or deleted - I must put the obligatory "unsubstantiated rumor" clause on my post until this becomes official

    With your stamp on this, I believe it's more than rumor. ;)

    LOL.

    That said, I hope this isn't true. :( I really enjoyed the game at PAX Prime last year.

  • IselinIselin Member LegendaryPosts: 18,719
    Originally posted by MikeB
    Originally posted by BillMurphy
    Originally posted by DMKano
    My source at Bioware Austin confirms this 100%. EA has pulled all funding and killed the project. Since I can't back this up with any proof and I don't want to get this locked or deleted - I must put the obligatory "unsubstantiated rumor" clause on my post until this becomes official

    With your stamp on this, I believe it's more than rumor. ;)

    LOL.

    That said, I hope this isn't true. :( I really enjoyed the game at PAX Prime last year.

    Me too, It was one of the games I was really looking forward to... too TSWish for EA?

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  • MargraveMargrave Member RarePosts: 1,370

    DMKano was right about ESO... so I believe him!

    Dangit, I had hopes for this title too. I wanted a Secret World with better combat..... /tear

  • mnemic666mnemic666 Member UncommonPosts: 224
    While the premise of the game didn't interest me all that much, the fact that it was a modern fantasy game did. We need more modern fantasy games : (
  • SatyrosSatyros Member UncommonPosts: 156

    https://shadowrealms.com/blog/an-important-update-on-shadow-realms

     

    Rummor confirmed.

     
  • SatyrosSatyros Member UncommonPosts: 156

    ..and, being a D'n'D fun, I had such high hopes for this one.

    Damn EA strikes again.

  • ValentinaValentina Member RarePosts: 2,104
    Originally posted by Satyros

    https://shadowrealms.com/blog/an-important-update-on-shadow-realms

     

    Rummor confirmed.

     

    Wtf?

     

    Depressing :(

  • hfztthfztt Member RarePosts: 1,401
    Sic transit
    Free to play is currently broken
  • RazeeksterRazeekster Member UncommonPosts: 2,591
    Originally posted by Satyros

    https://shadowrealms.com/blog/an-important-update-on-shadow-realms

     

    Rummor confirmed.

     

    I feel for those who wanted this game to be a reality... But I'm actually really happy because I sub to SWTOR and have become increasingly frustrated with Bioware and EA and how they manage the game. Hopefully this means more actual content instead of so much focus on the cartel market.

    Smile

  • DakeruDakeru Member EpicPosts: 3,802

    Haven't heard of this game since I stopped going to Gamescom.

    There are 2 things we can learn from this thread though:

     

    1. We live in times where it makes sense to believe in bad rumors.

    2. Kano's spy network makes him the head of the secret service of the gaming industry.

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  • blackthornnblackthornn Member UncommonPosts: 617
    many bothans died to bring Kano this information
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  • gervaise1gervaise1 Member EpicPosts: 6,919
    EA did confirm the lay-offs at EA Mobile in Montreal so - maybe - this could be part of their most recent overall company review?
  • ZulikaZulika Member UncommonPosts: 62
    This article is incomplete.  How was the kids day at school?  What was for dinner?  Was there mashed potatoes, or bacon, or both!?
  • SojhinSojhin Member UncommonPosts: 226
    What I get out of this decision is that the powers that be want to ride both the hype and 'success' of the new Star Wars movie out later this year. So naturally a renewed focus on a Star Wars game makes sense. 
  • hammarushammarus Member UncommonPosts: 196
    EA putting lipstick on the pig that is SWToR.  Just in time for the movie launch hype.  Way to capitalize on Disney, EA.
  • rojoArcueidrojoArcueid Member EpicPosts: 10,722

    At least this game was killed before people could spend money on it.

    I dont spend money anymore in games that have an EA logo somewhere unless its a Bioware single player rpg.

    I do like swtor but i wont subscribe and playing as a preferred player is a waste of time and money so i gave up on it.




  • MargraveMargrave Member RarePosts: 1,370
    Well poo.
  • WizardryWizardry Member LegendaryPosts: 19,332

    What better way to spin a failed project claiming it is all about SWTOR lol,nice try.

    All that would do is tell us they had no definitive teams working on anything and are just moving staff around to fill in voids,also meaning not enough staff and commitment to either game.

    EA saw it had no chance and cut their losses.Too bad they didn't spend more time and money on their games liek they do on their marketing,we would all be playing EA games.

    At one time EA was my favorite developer/publisher , i am a sports fanatic and loved the early SEGA hockey and Basketball lol,now i don't even consider them a player anymore.

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  • reeereeereeereee Member UncommonPosts: 1,636
    SWTOR needs a full-on YoshiP style reboot, ideally just in time for the movie launch, but this EA we're talking about so the additional staff is likely just there to add more movie themed items to the cash shop.  Being in the middle of Revan themed expansion when the new movie launches seems a bit awkward as well.
  • gervaise1gervaise1 Member EpicPosts: 6,919
    Originally posted by Wizardry

    What better way to spin a failed project claiming it is all about SWTOR lol,nice try.

    I think that is a little harsh. However if we read what is said carefully:

    • The biggest focus for our team ....will be Star Wars Old Republic. FULL STOP.
    • ..... this is a massive year in the SW Universe.

    The FULL STOP is crucial - Star Wars Battlefront launches this year. Sure things are planned for SWTOR this year but  Battlefront is EA's big SW title this year. 

  • GoldenArrowGoldenArrow Member UncommonPosts: 1,186

    The concept was really solid. Was extremely hyped about this game. :/

    I'm sad.

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