Dragon Age: Dreadwolf was first announced as an unnamed entry in the franchise at The Game Awards 2018, with the story of its development being a troubled one. However, it does seem to have course corrected, as fans can expect Dragon Age: Dreadwolf news this summer. A specific date has not yet been set, but another announcement may have given fans a reason to mark June 7 on their calendar.
While it could be that EA and BioWare intend to do some form of solo marketing for Dragon Age: Dreadwolf (and very well still could), it stands to reason that such a big game deserves a big stage. There's hardly any bigger than Geoff Keighley's shows, who also just confirmed that Summer Game Fest will take place on June 7 this year. The smart money is on Dragon Age: Dreadwolf being one of the games there, at least with some of its summer plans.
From Project Joplin to Morrison, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf's Development History Explained
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is set to receive a full reveal this year, but the story of BioWare's most challenging development cycle has led up to it.
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Will Have a Busy Summer
Fans have been waiting on Dragon Age: Dreadwolf information for quite some time, a side effect of its development cycle. Now, rumors suggest that Dragon Age: Dreadwolf could be released in late 2024, if not slipping into early next year. While that remains to be seen, the fact is that more information is coming this summer, which is the first time in this game's history that fans have gotten such confirmation.
On Dragon Age Day (December 4), BioWare confirmed that a full reveal of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf was coming in Summer 2024. The trailer and blog post confirmed three new locations for Dragon Age: Dreadwolf: The Anderfels, Rivain, and Antiva, alongside the already confirmed Tevinter. It also seemingly teased some new characters and story developments, as all fans really know is that Solas is planning to tear down the Veil, and that's going to have huge repercussions if he's successful. Either way, fans will know more this summer, with this full reveal confirming new trailers (plural), gameplay, and a confirmation of its release date. That's a lot for one trailer at the show, but it could be that it kicks off on June 7 and continues throughout the summer and into the fall, especially if the release date rumors are true.
The June 7 Summer Game Fest Showcase will reportedly last around two hours, beginning at 2 pm PT/5 pm ET.
Places to watch: YouTube, Twitch, and more
BioWare Has a Great Relationship with Keighley Events
If there is something gaming-related for the summer, it's easy to tie it to Summer Game Fest; if there's something for December or late in the year, The Game Awards are a good bet. However, BioWare's history adds to the chances of the game appearing at Summer Game Fest. Despite being far from release, both its in-development Dragon Age and Mass Effect games have appeared at The Game Awards.
- Dragon Age: Dreadwolf appeared at The Game Awards 2018 and 2020.
- Mass Effect 4 appeared at The Game Awards 2020.
Three appearances with an absence of three years may not be much, but given how early each game was in development, it's still noteworthy. Combining this with the timing of the Dragon Age reveal, it seems like a safe bet. Fans should still keep their expectations in check and take this speculation with a grain of salt, but June 7 could be the day many have been waiting for.
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is the fourth game in the franchise, serving as a direct sequel to the events of Dragon Age: Inquisition. Players will attempt to stop Solas from tearing down the Veil, among other possibly major plot points. Its events see players travel to Tevinter, the Anderfels, Rivain, and Antiva.
- Franchise
- Dragon Age
- Developer(s)
- BioWare
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
