Dragon Age: The Veilguard Offers New Experiences While Keeping True to the Series

jasonnieva November 03, 2024

In case you didn't know, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is now available worldwide. This latest addition to the Dragon Age franchise continues what the series is known for and that includes rich storytelling, fantasy worldbuilding, and companions & fellowship. It also offers a world where the players matter.

There's no question that the game does build upon the pillars of the iconic series that fans have grown to love. For example, the new companions come alive with what can be described as some of the most compelling individual storylines in Dragon Age history. The expansive and dynamic stories navigate love, loss and complex choices that's sure to affect the relationships of players with each member of the Veilguard.

These new companions include the Veil Jumper Bellara, the necromancer Emmrich, and the private detective Neve. Each of them comes from iconic factions in the Dragon Age lore and bring individual skill trees to the adventure along with specialized gear for advanced team progression. Longtime fans of the series also get to see some familiar faces like the archer Lace Harding who returns as a full-time companion.

Choice and Consequences

The game also builds on the deep role-playing roots of the franchise by providing extraordinary storytelling and worldbuilding. There are also deep personalities for each companion, meaningful choices, and impactful cinematic moments. The bonds created and the relationships forged by players are affected by the choices made throughout the journey.

A Crafted Experience

As a character-driven RPG, the game is able to deliver a crafted experience that honors the history of storytelling that BioWare is known for. The Lighthouse for instance gives players a central place where they can rest and learn more about the world through conversations. Then there is the Crossroads where players get to travel to separate explorable regions of the world with their companions.

Fluid and Customizable Combat

The game features immersive combat which is combined with fluid moment-to-moment controls and tactical decision-making. Players can fully customize their experience to fit their playstyle using the diverse skill trees from the three different classes of Warrior, Mage and Rogue. Each of these classes offers unique abilities and specializations.

Excited to try out the game? Get Dragon Age: The Veilguard for the PC via Steam.