Get ready to delve back into the world of Thedas! BioWare has officially announced that Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the highly anticipated open-world RPG, will launch on Halloween, October 31. This news confirms expectations from parent company Electronic Arts, which had previously indicated a release within their fiscal third quarter, spanning from October 1 to December 31.
The game is now on track for its Halloween launch, and the marketing campaign is just getting started. You can even preorder the game now and receive some exclusive blood dragon cosmetic armor as a bonus. The release date announcement was actually teased by BioWare on Wednesday, although a version of the trailer leaked online hours before the official premiere, surfacing on platforms like Streamable and X (formerly Twitter).
BioWare has also unveiled a comprehensive reveal roadmap leading up to the launch, packed with exciting events like trailers, Q&As, and more. These events are scheduled throughout August, with even more surprises planned for September. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:
*
August 15:
Release date trailer and announcement*
August 19:
High-level combat and PC spotlight*
August 26:
Companions week*
August 30:
Developer Discord Q&A*
September 3:
Start of IGN’s monthlong exclusive coverageThe anticipation for The Veilguard has been brewing for years. The next installment in the Dragon Age series was first announced during the 2018 Game Awards, with a first official look two years later. The title was previously called Dragon Age: Dread Wolf, before The Veilguard was revealed as the official subtitle earlier this year. We’ve already caught glimpses of character customization, companions (who also starred in the release date trailer), and other key elements, with even more to be unveiled in the coming months. Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure in Thedas this Halloween!
