Dragon Age and Mass Effect Veterans Form Studio Reset for Supernatural Mystery Game
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
BioWare veterans have launched Studio Reset to build a neon-noir supernatural mystery game that replaces traditional adventure game logic with multi-perspective investigations.
A team of industry veterans who previously worked on major BioWare projects like Dragon Age, Mass Effect, and Anthem has formed a new independent studio called Studio Reset. Founded by creative minds including Kaelin Lavallé, Kris Schoneberg, and Francis Lacuna, the Canadian team is focusing on a more intimate development model rather than attempting to recreate bloated blockbuster pipelines. As reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, the studio is currently working on an untitled debut project described as a neon-noir supernatural mystery set in a stylized Canadian cityscape, designed to craft a world where the ordinary slowly starts to feel like it is hiding something.
The studio aims to modernize the classic adventure game genre by focusing on logical deduction rather than frustrating puzzle designs. Instead of relying on arbitrary item combinations or obscure solutions, the team is introducing a mechanic they call parallax deduction. This system allows multiple investigators to approach cases with distinct perspectives, bringing their own personal histories, expertise, and blind spots to the evidence. Players will have to weigh how different viewpoints shape the truth, making observation and context the core drivers of progression.
Studio Reset is taking a community-first approach by announcing the project early in its development cycle, utilizing backing from the Canada Media Fund alongside plans for future fundraising. By keeping the team small and focused, the developers hope to maintain a direct connection with players from the ground floor. For fans of narrative-driven experiences who appreciate atmospheric world-building and meaningful investigative gameplay, this new indie venture is definitely worth keeping on the radar as production continues.
Tags: Gaming News, Studio Reset, Adventure Games, BioWare, Indie Games
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun