The Dragon Age franchise started in 2009 with Origins being its first game. Since then, the franchise has grown to have multiple games, books, films, and TV series. In June, 2022, EA announced Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. Though canceled initially, recent rumors have started giving fans hope that they might see the game release next year after all.
Although the game was announced only last year, the devs have been working on the idea since 2015. Just when fans were starting to think the release of the game was getting closer, the development was canceled. In 2017, EA decided to cancel development for the game only to reboot the project in 2018. Then, just over a month ago Bioware’s Edmonton offices had major layoffs that stalled the development again, but now there’s been some interesting revelations, as per a post on X.
Dragon Age Dreadwolf set to release in 2024
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In late September, Keywords Studios laid off all its unionized QA workers after Dragon Age: Dreadwolf developer BioWare declined to renew their contract in August. The recent layoffs had many QA staff picket the studio headquarters. Now, a portfolio of a Senior Cinematic Animator surfaced online which fans are hoping gives away the release window of the upcoming Dragon Age: Dreadwolf.
The Senior Cinematic Animator listed down all the titles that they have worked on. They have done motion capture and hand-keyed animation on games like the Madden Franchise, Need For Speed Heat, EA PGA Tour, and more. Along with those games, the animator mentioned that they have worked on Dragon Age: Dreadwolf and that the game is set to release in 2024. Although the year of the release was confirmed, there still haven’t been any dates as to when it will be out.
Rumor : Dragon Age: Dreadwolf to release 2024 #Bioware
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— HazzadorGamin, Dragon of Dojima (@HazzadorGamin) November 13, 2023
Along with giving fans an idea of when Dreadwolf will be released, the document also revealed that EA’s upcoming title College Football will also be released sometime next year. This news has fans at the edge of their seats. The game that faced multiple issues during its development is finally going to be out next year.
Difficulties during the development of Bioware’s Dreadwolf
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Reportedly, the development of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf has undergone multiple restarts with various individuals taking the lead. However, so far, fans have not gotten to see much about the game. Concept art has been revealed, with the most recent unveiling being a nearly static cutscene released eleven months ago.
This September the development team took a big hit with the entire QA team of Dreadwolf being laid off. Keywords Studios workers expected the studio to continue providing them with work after the end of their contract with BioWare, but could not do so for speculated reasons like lack of available work.
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With all the hiccups that Dragon Age Dreadwolf has faced, many fans are worried about how the game will turn out to be. Being a game that is published by EA, many fans have high hopes for the upcoming title. Only time will tell if Dragon Age Dreadwolf will stand up to fans’ expectations. With 2024 being just around the corner, when do you think the devs will release the game? Let us know in the comments below.
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