Dragon Age: Inquisition Jaws of Hakkon DLC Release Date Listed for PS4, PS3, and Xbox 360

A GameStop store listing indicated a release date for the Dragon Age: Inquisition Jaws of Hakkon DLC on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. According to the product page, the expansion was scheduled to launch on May 26 in North America for those platforms. This followed a period of timed exclusivity on other systems.

The DLC first became available for PC and Xbox One on March 24, creating a two-month gap for players on Sony’s consoles and the older Xbox 360. The nature of the exclusivity arrangement was somewhat unusual, as it secured early access for the Xbox One but not for Microsoft’s last-generation console, the Xbox 360. This meant that Xbox 360 players had to wait alongside the PlayStation community for the new content to arrive.

Jaws of Hakkon Content

The Jaws of Hakkon expansion was the first major story-based addition to Dragon Age: Inquisition. It introduced an entirely new region called the Frostback Basin, a large, mountainous forest area populated by Avvar hunters. The narrative centers on the fate of the last Inquisitor, Ameridan, who vanished 800 years prior while hunting a dragon.

Players venture into this new zone to uncover the mystery of what happened to their predecessor. The DLC added new quests, characters, and lore to the world of Thedas. It also provided powerful new weapons and armor for players to acquire, including legendary items designed for high-level characters who had likely completed the main campaign. The expansion was designed to integrate into the main game, offering a substantial new story arc for established players.

The Success of the Base Game

Dragon Age: Inquisition was released in late 2014 to widespread critical acclaim. The game was praised for its vast, open-ended environments, a significant departure from the more constrained and repetitive level design of its predecessor, Dragon Age 2. BioWare created multiple large regions, from the deserts of the Hissing Wastes to the lush forests of the Emerald Graves, each filled with quests, collectibles, and unique challenges.

This design philosophy, combined with a compelling central narrative and a memorable cast of companions, helped the title earn numerous Game of the Year awards. The game’s success established a large and dedicated player base eager for new content, making the staggered release of its first story DLC a notable event. The expansion offered these players a reason to return to the world and continue the adventures of their Inquisitor.