Dragon Age Veilguard is an upcoming action role-playing game being developed by Electronic Arts and BioWare. The fourth major game in the Dragon Age series, The Veilguard, will be a sequel to Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014).
Ten years after the Inquisition, the game allows the player to discover entirely new regions within the fictional Thedas universe. Dragon Age Veilguard is anticipated to launch on October 31, 2024, for Windows, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.
Since the game’s inception in 2015, there have been numerous significant design revisions, protracted delays, and a high employee turnover rate. In June 2024, the game’s new title, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, replaced the original 2022 announcement of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf.
Gameplay
Previously, a player’s previous world state could be imported from save files or the online application Dragon Age Veilguard Keep; however, in Veilguard, players will be able to alter their world state while creating a character.
Game Director Corinne Busche stated in June 2024 that this was necessary since “the technology is so different” and they wanted it to be a part of the official game client. The player can select a fighting class (warrior, mage, or rogue), a lineage (human, dwarf, elf, or qunari), and a backstory for their character associated with one of six factions when creating their character.
Creative Director John Epler clarified that “this faction choice comes in the same spirit as the Origin choice in the original game” in response to GamesRadar+’s report, saying it is “definitely intended to be that throwback.” Although it’s different and lacks the special missions, it still determines your character’s path for the remainder of the game.”
Body size and part sliders are included in the customization options, unlike in previous games. They are not “tied to the voice or pronouns” (she/her, he/him, or they/them) that the player selects.
Busche also revealed that although not every character from the previous Dragon Age Veilguard will make an appearance in the game, some will be “woven into” it. Players will be able to recreate their Inquisitor from Dragon Age Veilguard: Inquisition.
Characters
- Lucanis Dellamorte
- Neve Gallus
- Taash
- Solas
- Lace Harding
- Bellara Lutare
- Rook
- Emmrich Volkarin
- Antoine (Grey Warden)
- Lucanis Dellamorte
- Davrin
- Manfred
- Myrna
- Elgar’nan
- Varric Tethras
- Maevaris Tilani
- Evka Ivo
Companions
As IGN noted, “Busche pushes back on the idea that The Veilguard’s companions are ‘player,’ a term used to describe games where NPCs are specifically only attracted to the player character.” In contrast to the Inquisition.
Though the combat system will also limit the combat party size to three, there will still be seven companion options. “The successful “shift from tactical strategy to real-time action” that the Dragon Age Veilguard series has made is highlighted by Game Informer in their description of Veilguard’s pause-and-play gameplay mechanic, which is similar to Inquisition’s but without the floating camera view.
“Veilguard has a “hub-and-spoke design” as opposed to an open world; players will navigate Thedas through the Eluvian network, with some areas being larger than others and “others being smaller and more focused on linear storytelling.”
Factions (The Veilguard)
Dragon Age: Veilguard offers six factions to choose from when creating a character: Antivan Crows, Grey Wardens, Lords of Fortune, Mourn Watch, Shadow Dragons, and Veil Jumpers. The reason they came to travel with Varric rather than their faction and how they met him are all determined by Rook’s faction.
Every faction grants you three different buffs and has a unique set of casual clothes that are worn during specific cutscenes. These factions also stand in for actual world organizations that Rook needs to approach for assistance; it appears that a reputation system keeps track of Rook’s standing with each particular faction. Every specialization has a faction attached to it.
- Mourn Watch
- Veil Jumpers
- Antivan Crows
- Grey Wardens
- Lords of Fortune
- Shadow Dragons
Dragon Age Veilguard Release Date
The release date of Dragon Age Veilguard is set for October 31, 2024. In June 2022, the official title was revealed, and it was verified that the game would not be released in that same year. The game’s release date was delayed until 2024 due to internal delays and staff turnover, which included layoffs at BioWare.
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Memory: 16GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Storage: 100GB available space
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X*
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970/1650 / AMD Radeon R9 290X
Recommended Requirements
- Memory: 16GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Storage: 100GB SSD available space
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700XT
- Processor: Intel Core i9-9900K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (see notes)
Dragon Age The Veilguard Trailers
The Veilguard is shown in the official gameplay reveal as they approach Solas and make an effort to reason with him. Not too well. A glimpse of the Dragon Age is also provided in the reveal trailer. The following are the Veilguard allies that we are free to romance and recruit:
- Davrin: The Warden
- Harding: The Scout
- Neve: The Detective
- Bellara: The Veil Jumper
- Lucanis: The Mage Killer
- Taash: The Dragon Hunter
- Emmrich: The Necromancer
Pre-Order Benefits, Editions
Three editions of Dragon Age Veilguard are available for preorder: Standard, Deluxe, and Rook’s Coffer. The Rook’s Coffer edition costs $219, the Deluxe edition $89.99, and the Standard edition $59.99.
Conclusion
A compelling plot, strategic gameplay, and extensive customization are all promised in Dragon Age Veilguard. It will launch in October 2024 and includes improved fighting mechanics, new features, and endearing allies. Veilguard seeks to provide players with a new, yet recognizable, adventure within the Dragon Age universe through substantial design changes.
