For those unfamiliar with the video game franchise, Dragon Age takes place on a fictional continent Thedas, and follows the experiences of various inhabitants. After debuting in 2019, Dragon Age has become one of the best-reviewed and award-winning video game franchises. The fourth game in the main series, Dreadwolf, is currently in development, but we still don’t know if its story will be connected to the Netflix anime. Dragon Age: Absolution is produced by the South Korean animation studio Red Dog Culture House, and Mairghread Scott serves as the showrunner of the anime series. Check out everything we know about Dragon Age: Absolution below:
Dragon Age: Absolution Release Date
In early November 2022, Netflix has announced that Dragon Age: Absolution will be released on December 9, 2022. All six episodes are expected to release all at once.
Dragon Age: Absolution Plot
Netflix already confirmed that Dragon Age: Absolution is set in Tevinter and features an ensemble of new characters inspire by the lore of the RPG franchise, including mages, elves, knights, demons, Red Templars, Qunari, and “other special surprises”. The story will center on an elven mercenary named Miriam. You can read the official synopsis from Netflix below: Welcome to Miriam’s story:
Dragon Age: Absolution Cast
Netflix already shared details about Dragon Age: Absolution’s voice cast, which includes Kimberly Brooks (Mass Effect, Voltron: Legendary Defender), Ashly Burch (Horizon Zero Dawn, Mythic Quest), Matthew Mercer (Critical Role), and more. Here’s a list of confirmed voice cast members for the anime:
Kimberly Brooks as MiriamAshly Burch as QwydionMatthew Mercer as FairbanksPhil Lamarr as RolandKeston John as LacklonSumalee Montano as HiraJosh Keaton as Rezaren AmmosineZehra Fazal as Tassia
Dragon Age: Absolution Trailers
Earlier this year, Netflix released the first teaser for Dragon Age: Absolution, which features the anime’s protagonist, Miriam. You can watch it here:
On Nov. 10, Netflix released a full trailer for the new anime:
