Will we still be in the "when we can, we will" stage by the end of the year? (sp dlc)

I've already stated this countless times... I'll state it once again... Every BioWare studio has collaborated on every major project since ME3. Yes, I'm aware that Hal Hood, in particular, was a writer for The Descent. That does not change the fact that Dragon Age is still largely BioWare Edmonton's property, and that BioWare Austin works predominantly on SWTOR.

The same situation happens with Assassin's Creed. It's not just Ubisoft Montreal that makes the game, but several studios with thousands of developers all focusing on different aspects on the game. As an example, Ubisoft Singapore made the naval combat system in ACIII and ACIV BF, which is now getting its own spinoff game.

Edmonton is working on two games already: Anthem and DA4. Check their job listing page on the official BioWare website. There is nothing about positions open for MEA DLC at Edmonton or Austin (the only two BioWare studios left). The only folks still working on MEA post-release content are the MEA MP guys, that were a small portion of the Montreal studio.

I also find it bizarre than some keep on claiming the IP is "back at Edmonton." In reality, it never left because it's a BioWare IP. Montreal was just working on the most recent game. But, as I already stated, all BioWare studios collaborate and help each other on projects. This is no different with MEA, as Edmonton and Austin helped Montreal with the game's development.

I just wouldn't pointlessly get your hopes up for something that's not likely to happen. When the principal development studio for a game (BioWare Montreal) is dissolved, that does not bold well for the future of that game. Edmonton isn't, all of the sudden, finishing what Montreal started. Edmonton has its own obligations. Game development just doesn't work that way.