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BioWare was founded by Ray Muzyka, Greg Zeschuk, and Augustine Yip and was incorporated on the 1st of February 1995. The three men pooled $100,000 Canadian dollars each to launch the company after graduating from medical school at the University of Alberta.
BioWare's first game was Shattered Steel and the company formally launched on the 22nd of May 1995. The game featured innovative deformable terrain and zone damage features that allowed players to interact with the environment in ways previously impossible.
BioWare used the Infinity Engine to develop Baldur's Gate and other role-playing games. This proprietary engine allowed for complex 2D role-playing games that were deeply immersive and rich in narrative.
Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk announced their retirement from the gaming industry in 2012. They had co-founded BioWare and left their medical practices to focus entirely on the company before eventually retiring.
Electronic Arts downsized BioWare from more than 200 people to less than 100 following the underperformance of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The restructuring led to the departure of key figures including Corinne Busche who exited BioWare for a role at a different company in 2025.