The highly anticipated Mass Effect: Andromeda is coming out in late 2016. Now we have learned that the team behind the game has just lost its development director, Chris Wynn. Wynn is not just leaving ME:A, but is departing entirely from Bioware, the studio behind the franchise.

Wynn made the announcement on Twitter:

It is with a heavy heart today to say that I am moving on from BioWare and Mass Effect: Andromeda, and returning to the USA. — Chris Wynn (@The1Wynn) December 22, 2015

He went on:

The Andromeda team is the most talented team that I have ever worked with, truly inspiring to have worked with you each and every day. — Chris Wynn (@The1Wynn) December 22, 2015

I will join the passionate N7 community and will eagerly await the release of Andromeda with equal enthusiasm. Thank you and Happy Holidays! — Chris Wynn (@The1Wynn) December 22, 2015

No further reasons were given for Wynn’s departure, though BioWare did release a statement:

“Chris was a great member of the team. We want to thank him for his contributions and we wish him the best in his new adventures. Development of Mass Effect Andromeda continues to move full speed ahead at BioWare Montreal, Edmonton and Austin.”

Before Mass Effect, Wynn worked on the Madden and Gears of War franchises. We wish him the best.