Kristjanson worked on Baldur's Gate and Mass Effect titles, while Kirby was a writer on the Dragon Age series.
Journalist Jeff Grubb says the RPG keeps getting internally delayed, and may even be pushed back into the final months of 2024.
"Our dedication to the game has never wavered," says BioWare GM Gary McKay, with the team working to make it "worthy of the Dragon Age name."
It's to "preserve the health of the studio" and form a "clear vision of what we’re building before development ramps up," per GM Gary McKay.
The fifth mainline instalment in BioWare's acclaimed sci-fi RPG series was first announced back in December 2020.
The developer says it will have more to share on the long-awaited fourth instalment in its RPG franchise "soon".
History repeats itself, as BioWare confirms that it's going back to being focused exclusively on single player development.
As recent reports revealed, BioWare confirms it's shifting all development of the MMORPG to its long-time development partners at Broadsword Online.
The MMORPG, which originally launched in 2011, will reportedly be taken over by Ultima Online and Dark Age of Camelot developer Broadsword Online.
Former Dragon Age narrative lead David Gaider has spoken out against AI-generated dialogue for gaming, calling it soulless.
Former BioWare veteran Mac Walters believes a direct sequel to Mass Effect: Andromeda would have brought about a significant improvement in polish.
What was once unthinkable is our new reality- EA is beginning to consistently put out excellent single player games.
EA hasn't listed the two titles among its list of games that are set to launch this fiscal year, which runs until March 31 next year.
Former Dragon Age narrative lead David Gaider has taken to Twitter to talk about how the rest of BioWare "quietly resented" its writers.
Meanwhile, BioWare has also pulled in the development team working on the next Mass Effect to help finish Dreadwolf's production.
BioWare has shared some brief details about how the upcoming RPG will approach progression and customization.
Alpha gameplay footage and screenshots have also leaked online, while it's also being claimed the game is unlikely to launch this year.
In addition to every mainline Mass Effect game, Walters has also been involved in the development of Jade Empire, Anthem, and more.
Solar, the titular Dreadwolf, has a long and eventful story, which takes centerstage in a new teaser released for the upcoming RPG.
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, Biomutant, and Divine Knockout: Founder's Edition will be free for subscribers in December.
