Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Has Everyone at BioWare Really Happy with How It Turned Out

The wait for Dragon Age: Dreadwolf has been excruciatingly long for fans, but it seems that the end of the line is finally in sight—and it might have been worth it. Just two months ago, Jeff Grubb expressed confidence that the game would launch in 2024. In a recent episode of his Game Mess video series, Grubb reiterated this idea and added that everyone at BioWare is genuinely thrilled with how the game has turned out.

What We Know So Far

Release Window: The plan is to launch Dragon Age: Dreadwolf within this calendar year, not just EA’s fiscal year. So, we can expect it sometime in 2024, likely before March 2025.
Gameplay Details: While specifics are still under wraps, the game promises to continue the rich storytelling tradition of the Dragon Age franchise. Fans can anticipate a captivating fantasy RPG experience.
Development Journey: The road to Dreadwolf has been complex. Initially, creative director Mike Laidlaw led a project codenamed Joplin, which aimed to deliver a smaller, more narrative-focused Dragon Age set in the region of Tevinter. However, this project was canceled due to a lack of live service elements that EA desired. Another Dragon Age project, with live service elements, began under Matthew Goldman. But in early 2021, EA shifted its stance, influenced by the success of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and decided to focus on single-player experiences. As a result, Dreadwolf returned to being a single-player game.
Title Confirmation: In June 2022, BioWare officially confirmed Dragon Age: Dreadwolf as the game’s final title. For those who played the previous game and its post-launch DLCs, this title makes perfect sense from a narrative standpoint.
Alpha Milestone: By October 2022, BioWare had reached the Alpha milestone, meaning the game was playable from beginning to end. With a likely fall release window (possibly near the 10-year anniversary of Dragon Age: Inquisition), the team has had ample time to polish the game.

Balancing Series Veterans and Newcomers

Lead writer Sylvia Feketekuty expressed the hope of threading the needle—satisfying longtime fans while making the game accessible to newcomers. Extensive knowledge of the series won’t be a requirement.

Anticipated Reveal

Jeff Grubb recently hinted that a summer reveal is likely, and both EA and the BioWare team are “pretty confident” that they can deliver the game later this year. Fans eagerly await more details during events like the Summer Game Fest.

In summary, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf promises to be a thrilling addition to the beloved franchise, and the excitement among fans and developers alike is palpable. Stay tuned for further updates as we approach the game’s release!