A BioWare Veteran Retires!

General news News 07/13/2018

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James Ohlen leaves BioWare behind after no less than twenty-two years.

Ohlen wrote the following on Twitter: „After 22 years I have retired from BioWare. I’ve loved my time with Anthem, Star Wars, Dragon Age and Dungeons and Dragons. But I need to take a break from the industry and work on something a little smaller and more personal. The most fun I’ve ever had at BioWare was as the lead designer on Baldur’s Gate 1+2 and Neverwinter Nights. I’ve been a D&D fanatic since I was ten years old and I want to be a part of it again. Please visit to see what I’m talking about. The first book I’m working on is called Odyssey of the Dragonlords. I’m working on it with another former Creative Director from BioWare – Jesse Sky. Plus a mystery writer that I’ve worked with before!”

Ohlen, who was also the creative director of Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic and The Old Republic at BioWare, took a turn to Arcanum Worlds. He’s the founder of this company, and he works together with Jesse Sky on their first project for the company, a Dungeons & Dragons sourcebook.

Although it is a massive change at first glance, we wish Ohlen the best of luck!

Source: GamesIndustry

After 22 years I have retired from BioWare. I’ve loved my time with Anthem, Star Wars, Dragon Age and Dungeons and Dragons. But I need to take a break from the industry and work on something a little smaller and more personal.

— James Ohlen (@JamesOhlen) July 12, 2018

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