BioWare Renames Dragon Age: Dreadwolf To ‘The Veilgaurd’, Announcement Coming June 11th

After major releases Mass Effect Andromeda & Anthem, BioWare pledged on one commitment: to re-earn the trust of its players. In a statement from 2022, the firm elaborated on a new effort to do so and promised its new endeavor for both Mass Effect & Dragon Age will do things right. By June that year, BioWare officially confirmed the new title for the long-awaited sequel is ‘Dragon Age: Dreadwolf’. 

And almost two years later little on the game has been revealed. In one update, it was indicated that Electronic Arts are considering BioWare to go full hands on for its new projects whilst ongoing live-service game Star Wars: The Old Republic be passed to a separate studio. Additionally, a separate update shared that plans for a new announcement in summer 2024 is slated for the next Dragon Age title.

Recently, BioWare announced an abrupt change for the next installment of Dragon Age – a name change. Going forward, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is no more as Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the new title for the next release. “to capture what this game is all about, we changed the name as the original title didn’t show just how strongly we feel about our new heroes, their stories and how you’ll need to bring them together to save all of Thedas We proudly introduce to you Dragon Age: The Veilguard.”

Dragon Age executive producer Gary McKay goes on to elaborate that the new announcement for the newly titled ‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’ will also take place on June 11th. “This moment means so much to everyone at BioWare, and we wouldn’t be here without you. We’re ready to have some fun, so join the chat early…we’ve got a few special surprises for you,” he added. What’s more, the Xbox Games Showcase offered a glimpse at the new game.

“Dragon Age: The Veilguard expands upon the Dragon Age stories, worlds and characters from previous games, where players will enter a vibrant land of rugged wilderness, treacherous labyrinths, and glittering cities – steeped in conflict and secret magics,” the synopsis reads. “As a new hero – a character you create – along with your companions, you will challenge and take a stand against a pair of corrupt ancient gods who have broken free from centuries of darkness and are hellbent on destroying the world.”

Are you interested in Dragon Age: The Veilguard after this name change?

The Dragon Age: The Veilguard announcement is set for June 11, 2024 at 8 AM PST / 11 A EST.

Source: BioWare