BioWare’s minimal marketing may help manage expectations for their upcoming game, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. However, internal delays may result in increased pressure for the developers. The success of Dreadwolf in a world with high RPG standards depends on managing expectations, as it has been eagerly awaited by fans for years. There are concerns that the game may be delayed again and that it could be overwhelmed by the collective expectations of the fan base, similar to what happened with Cyberpunk 2077.
The comparison to Cyberpunk 2077 raises worries about whether Dreadwolf will follow a similar pattern. Fans’ anticipation has been fueled by their previous experiences with BioWare’s games and the high quality of recent RPG releases. The concern is that the game may not live up to the standards set by its predecessors and that fans’ expectations may be too high as a result of the lack of substantial marketing for the game so far. The unique narrative weaving in the Dragon Age series and the impact of player decisions set additional challenges to meeting high expectations for the game.
Despite the potential benefits of high expectations, such as in the case of Elden Ring, there is fear that Dreadwolf may struggle to meet them. The game has already faced internal delays, which may lead to additional stress for the developers and negatively impact the game’s quality and success. There are worries about the potential for crunch and its impact on the developers’ well-being, as prolonged crunch does not bode well for the game’s outcome. Ultimately, managing expectations collectively is emphasized as a way to give Dreadwolf the best chance for success and to alleviate concerns about its development and release.
