Summary
BioWare has been teasing players with information aboutDragon Age: Dreadwolffor years now, with annual teaser drops every timeDragon AgeDay rolls around. The last one featured a teaser trailer calledThedas Callsand promised a full reveal in Summer 2024. This is great news for fans of theDragon Ageseries, who still know very little aboutDragon Age: Dreadwolf. With a massive information reveal for the anticipated game, companion reveals need to be at the top of BioWare’s agenda.
Creating a party and building relationships with companions is one of the top draws for BioWare games and RPGs in general. In the case ofDragon AgeandMass Effect, companions carry much of the games' story, themes, and lore. BioWare RPs are more character-driven than many other game franchises, and thereveal ofDragon Age: Dreadwolf’s biggest drawneeds the amount of time it deserves.
Companions are a Window Into Thedas in Dragon Age
Companions in Previous BioWare Games
Fans can expect a reveal of between nine and twelve companions forDragon Age: Dreadwolf, withDragon Age: OriginsandDragon Age2 having companions whose presence was conditional. Companions have always proven to be important to the story in a number of ways beyond their respective games. In pastDragon Agegames, companions have shaped the world of Thedas, with companions going on to become the Divine of the Southern Chantry, the King of Ferelden, andFen’Harel, the elven god of Rebellion.
Companions and Their Perspectives
Companions are going to be the heart ofDragon Age: Dreadwolf. The companions inDragon Age: Dreadwolfshould be from across a variety of factions and cultures, and provide important or interesting information about Thedas. For example, Dorian provided insight into Tevinter and its culture inDragon Age: Inquisition, while someone like Varric provided a perspective on the events ofDragon Age 2. WithDragon Age: Dreadwolfvisiting a brand-new region of Thedas, there will be more cultures and factions to discover, such as the Mortalitasi, the Black Chantry, and the Magisteriumin Tevinter.
The Appeal of BioWare Companions
BioWare Romance
Much of the draw for BioWare video games is also the romances and bonds players can form with companion characters. BioWare is known for creating some of the best romances in video games, and companions lie at the heart of them. Companion reveals are the source of much of the hype surrounding a BioWare game before it’s released thanks to the romances, and for many are a key part of the run-up to the launch of aDragon Agegame. Players are going to be expectinggreat things from the companions inDragon Age: Dreadwolfthanks to previousDragon Agegames. The companions are a chance to create new memories and moments with characters who will become special to many players.
Bringing Back Companions
Dragon Agehas a tradition of bringing back a companion from the previous game.Dragon Age 2had Anders fromDragon Age: Origins: Awakening, andDragon Age: Inquisitionhad Varric fromDragon Age 2. It’s likely thatDragon Age: Dreadwolfwill bring back one of the companions fromDragon Age: Inquisition, which should be revealed during the summer news drop. Getting information on companions is an exciting way to speculate on the new game without delving into story spoilers, especially with the lore changes that are bound to happen inDragon Age: Dreadwolf.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
WHERE TO PLAY
Enter the world of Thedas, a vibrant land of rugged wilderness, treacherous labyrinths, and glittering cities – steeped in conflict and secret magics. Now, a pair of corrupt ancient gods have broken free from centuries of darkness and are hellbent on destroying the world.Thedas needs someone they can count on. Rise as Rook, Dragon Age’s newest hero. Be who you want to be and play how you want to play as you fight to stop the gods from blighting the world. But you can’t do this alone – the odds are stacked against you. Lead a team of seven companions, each with their own rich story to discover and shape, and together you will become The Veilguard.
