Dragon Age Unveils Veilguard Launch Day and Gameplay Soon

Dragon Age: The Veilguard will finally reveal its release date today! Read on to learn more about the game’s roadmap and its decade-long development.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Release Date Revealed
Tune in at 9 A.M. PDT (12 PM EDT) for the Release Date Trailer

The veil is thinning, and the wait is almost over! After a decade-long wait, BioWare will officially unveil the release date for Dragon Age: The Veilguard today, August 15th, in a special trailer dropping at 9:00 A.M. PDT (12:00 P.M. EDT).

"We’re excited to share this moment with our fans," the developers said on Twitter(X). BioWare also outlined a roadmap of upcoming reveals to keep fans engaged in the lead-up to launch. "In the coming weeks, we’ll also have high-level warrior combat gameplay, Companions Week, and more," the developers wrote. Here’s a breakdown of the game's roadmap:

⚫︎ August 15th: Release Date Trailer and Announcement
⚫︎ August 19th: High-Level Combat & PC Spotlight
⚫︎ August 26th: Companions Week
⚫︎ August 30th: Developer Discord Q&A
⚫︎ September 3rd: IGN First Month-Long Exclusive Coverage Begins

But that’s not all! BioWare promises even more surprises in store for September and beyond!

A Decade-Long Development

Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s development has been a long and winding road, with numerous delays pushing back the release date by nearly a decade. Development began in 2013, following the release of Dragon Age: Inquisition. However, BioWare’s focus shifted to Mass Effect: Andromeda and Anthem, diverting resources and talent away from the project—then codenamed "Joplin." Moreover, as the initial design didn’t align with the company’s push towards live-service games, development was halted entirely.

It wasn’t until 2017 that The Veilguard was revived under the codename "Morrison." After years of development, the game was formally announced as Dragon Age: Dreadwolf in 2020 before adopting its current title.

Despite these setbacks, the wait is nearly over. Dragon Age: The Veilguard is set to launch for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S this fall. However, mark your calendars for later, because the wait for Thedas is about to get a whole lot shorter.