Casey Hudson began his stint at Bioware in Edmonton working on the art and design of MDK2 and Neverwinter Nights. He quickly rose the ranks to assume a producer role on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and would head the development on all three Mass Effect titles as project director.
After nearly 16 years at Bioware and just prior to Bioware's next big new IP being announced (at Gamescom next week), Bioware announced Hudson's departure from the company in a blog post.
Hudson writes, "there's never an easy time to make a change like this, I believe this is the best time for it. The foundation of our new IP in Edmonton is complete, and the team is ready to move forward into pre-production on a title that I think will redefine interactive entertainment. Development for the next Mass Effect game is well underway, with stunning assets and playable builds that prove the team is ready to deliver the best Mass Effect experience to date. And the Dragon Age: Inquisition team is putting the final touches on a truly ambitious title with some of the most beautiful visuals I've seen in a game."
Hudson states he needs a break and that eventually he'll look to take on new challenges. We wish him all the best and thank him for his contributions to some of the best RPGs we've ever experienced.