已經彈盡援絕的Atari，為了避免殭屍化的現象日益擴大，傳出阻止Bioware繼續更新與維護原始的《絕冬城之夜》，要求他們將全部的資源傾注到儘快發行《絕冬城之夜2》的計畫。對於早就醜聞纏身的他們來說，這不過是錦上添花而已。對於這種謠傳，他們做出了如此的公開回應：

Atari understands the importance and popularity of the mod community, which has supported the Neverwinter Nights franchise for years. Atari remains as committed to the franchise and the growing members of the community as ever and we’ve still got quite a bit more news in-store for everyone between now and September. Our goal is to make Neverwinter Nights 2 one of the most compelling RPG experiences seen in years by also making it one of the most mod-friendly games ever.

大意就是說：「Atari仍然一本初衷地願意繼續支援NWN系列遊戲…blah blah…我們最大的目標是讓NWN2成為這幾年來最為精彩的RPG遊戲體驗…」內文頗為閃躲，似乎暗示了就算沒有外傳的大動作，也至少下了點不足為外人道的功夫。

雖然Atari不是Bioware唯一的老闆，不過這狀況倒是讓人產生不少聯想。Bioware好像一個苦命的煙花女（又是這種類比？），原先以為可以在前夫Interplay的庇蔭下過幸福的下半輩子。無奈前夫無能，讓她只好揮淚投向法國來的貴族老爺。沒想到這老爺又是個空心大老倌，錢財散盡之後，就開始打起老婆來。讓人大嘆真愛果然無價。