The second coming of Karpyshyn
Drew Karpyshyn, largely known for his work on the first twoMass Effectgames andJade Empire, is once again working for BioWare after a three year hiatus.
The author left the developer in 2012 to work on hisChaos Bornnovels and is returning to BioWare following their completion. Karpyshyn says his return isn’t a sign that a new BioWare project is on the horizon, instead saying via hisblogthat he will be working onStar Wars: The Old Republic.
I discovered Karpyshyn through hisStar Wars: Darth Banetrilogy, and later found out he was the lead writer on the firstMass Effectgame back in the day. If you’re a BioWare fan, you’ve probably played something he’s worked on. Karpyshyn had his hands inBaldur’s Gate II,Neverwinter Nights, and bothStar Wars: Knights of the Old RepublicandThe Old Republic. As someone who really enjoys the storytelling in his novels and games, this is easily the best news I’ve heard in a while.
If you want more details on the reunion, ask him yourself. Karpyshyn will be hosting an AMA on Reddit’s fantasy subreddit,/r/fantasy,October 8.
