New Dragon Age 4 Concept Art Puts The Antivan Crows Front And Center

In gentle of the information that there can be nothing proven of Dragon Age 4 or the brand new Mass Impact at this 12 months’s EA Play, government producer Christian Dailey determined to share a bit of deal with to assist tide followers over. Whereas not a trailer, the Dragon Age 4 idea artwork does put the Crows again within the highlight. 

The Crows hail from the attractive mom nation of Antiva (I hope you learn that in Zevran’s voice, if not – I’m dissatisfied and I simply needed you to know that). We first realized about them in Dragon Age Origins with our lovable assassin-turned-companion Zevran Arainai. Zevran was a Crow earlier than he did not take out his mark: the Warden, us. He ultimately can change into an in depth good friend, even a lover, and a staple that reemerged in Dragon Age II with a small aspect quest, after which once more in Inquisition as a Battle Desk mission. Earlier idea artwork proven has many, together with myself, satisfied that he’ll be again as soon as extra, and never as textual content, in Dragon Age 4, however earlier than we go into that, check out the most recent idea artwork shared under: 

The above tweet reads, “Hello, mates – sorry for no EA Play information this 12 months however please know that the crew is heads-down with lots of momentum and making progress. We’re excited to share extra when the time is true.” A pleasant gesture to incorporate the idea artwork, besides now my conspiracy idea mind goes to be nuts all weekend. I’ve already shared about how I am fairly certain we’re getting a Mortalitasi companion from Navarra and the way I feel Solas is chargeable for Pink Lyrium, now I can already inform my thoughts is bracing to go all-in on brushing up on Crow lore. Might be worse methods to spend a weekend. However what about that Zevran nod I discussed? Let’s dive in, we could? 

First, let’s take a look at idea artwork for Zevran, official artwork instantly from BioWare. Word the cowl, the greeves, and the sample of the draped cloak? His rapier? Good, hold that in thoughts: 

Artwork from Matt Rhodes, who labored on the Dragon Age video games

Ignoring simply how badass he seems to be, let’s evaluate that to the under picture, which is official idea artwork that was a part of the Dragon Age 4 reveal throughout The Sport Awards: 

BioWare

A Crow could be seen sneaking up on an unsuspecting contact

You possibly can’t deny that the gear is similar, so it is clearly a Crow, however is it our Crow? That is still to be seen, particularly seeing that we solely get a naked trace of their chest and pores and skin tone. No facial options or acquainted tattoos could be seen, but it surely does look to be a male character that’s slight in nature. Slight like an elf, maybe? Clearly, that is all simply conjecture at this level however I do know that it is a fairly frequent consensus among the many Dragon Age group. Perhaps if we hope exhausting sufficient, we’ll see him once more. 

In the event you take a look at my earlier evaluation of the Mortalitasi and its function with Dragon Age 4, the potential for Zevran’s return is definitely lots greater than many may suppose, particularly provided that it seems to be like we might have that aforementioned Mortalitasi companion. Provided that this necromancy-focused group of high-ranking mages are the Nevarran elite and have deep roots with Antiva and Tevinter alike, it seems to be like Solas’ betrayal could be the least of our considerations. 

I feel it is nice that BioWare is being so clear with their communications. Whereas each Dragon Age 4 and the subsequent Mass Impact have been revealed with teaser trailers, each tasks are nonetheless too early in improvement to have something substantial to share. Letting followers know that each are within the works is nice, however ensuring that from that time on is tempered with managed expectations and honesty is essential. That is precisely what this crew is doing, particularly forward of huge E3-adjacent occasions like EA Play. 

Ideas on the most recent Dragon Age 4 idea artwork? How does this tinfoil hat look on me? Suppose that is Zevran or do I must go catch some Zzzzz’s? Pontificate within the remark part under, our Warden would need you to.