BioWare Veteran Urges Fans to End Cruel Harassment of Game Developers

Mark Darrah calls for constructive feedback and criticizes personal attacks and celebrations of layoffs in the gaming industry.

Mark Darrah, former BioWare executive producer, released a video addressing the harassment of game developers and toxic fan behavior.
Darrah emphasized the importance of directing criticism toward companies or studios rather than targeting individual developers, who often have little control over major decisions.
He condemned fans celebrating layoffs, calling it a harmful and cruel response to disappointment with a game's performance or quality.
Darrah acknowledged that leadership, including himself in past roles, should take responsibility for decisions rather than allowing junior staff to face undue backlash.
The video follows significant layoffs at BioWare after the underwhelming reception of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, sparking broader industry discussions on accountability and fan behavior.