While initially announcing the newDragon Agetitle at the Game Awards 2018, BioWare has mostly kept quiet about the upcoming fantasy RPG. There have been teases and leaks of information about the game formerly known asDragon Age 4. However, now it seems that BioWare is gearing up for the floodgates to open for the upcoming RPG, giving it an official new title and logo recently.Dragon Age 4,now known asDragon Age: Dreadwolf, showed off its new name with a bright purple and white logo. This is a first for the series, compared to the red and white logos associated withDragon Age 1and2.Inquisitionalso differed from the tradition set by the first two games, but that logo went for a green and gray design. It seems that, despiteDragon Age: Dreadwolf’slogo marking a stark difference from the other games of the franchise, in other ways the latestDragon Agetitle may be returning to some of the franchise’s roots.RELATED:Dragon Age 4 QA Devs Are UnionizingWhile, like most otherDragon Agegames,Dreadwolfwill feature a customizable protagonist and the typical BioWare role-playing elements, the upcoming game may also see a return to more linear play spaces.Dragon Age: Inquisitiongave the franchise its first experience with a fully open-world design. And while fans enjoyed being able to go wherever they pleased, BioWare has proven with both itsMass EffectandDragon Agefranchises that it prefers to stick in some linear gameplay every now and again. It seems from a new level designer position advertised at BioWare thatDragon Age: Dreadwolfwill be combining open world with more linear spaces.
The level designer position is specifically advertised as being for aDragon Agetitle, with reference to the right candidate having experience in “closed and open-world layouts.” While some fans may be initially disheartened to hear thatDreadwolfwon’t be allowing for a fully open experience, others believe BioWare is taking steps to assure the newestDragon Agegame will have a consistently strong narrative. Already the story elements ofDragon Age: Dreadwolfare being picked apart by fans, after the title was connected toSolas AKA the Dread Wolf, who is likely to be the game’s antagonist.
IfDragon Age: Dreadwolfallows for a mix of open exploration tied in with some linear moments akin to the experience ofThe Witcher 2, it is unlikely that ditching a full open world will make the game any less enjoyable on its own. Those expecting therelease of a newDragon Agethis year may want to settle in for a bit longer wait, though, as the fact that the company may still be looking for level designers to work on the game implies there is still much to be done.
Dragon Age: Dreadwolfis in development.
MORE:Dragon Age 4: Tearing Down the Veil is Just the Tip of the Iceberg
