Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a premium role-playing game from BioWare and Electronic Arts, serving as the fourth main title in the long-running fantasy franchise, Dragon Age. It’s set on Thedas, now facing a new threat after the civil unrest tackled in its predecessor Dragon Age: Inquisition. Expect next-generation graphics and a larger map with more locations than its predecessors.

The highly anticipated sequel to Inquisition

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has been rumored to be stuck in development hell. Efforts toward this next-gen RPG started in 2015, a year after the release of Inquisition. Several factors have contributed to its delays, including staff turnover and major design overhauls. 

A quick teaser reveals that it’s also set in the fictional continent of Thedas, the only continent explored in the massive Dragon Age world. While the premise remains a closely guarded secret, certain maps showcase the game’s promising landscape. Regions such as Rivain and Antiva tease different biomes, landscapes, and more.

Pre-release name change

The game was named Dragon Age: Dreadwolf when it was first announced, and then it was renamed Dragon Age: The Veilguard following the release of its teaser trailer. Taking away the spotlight from a singular character, Solas, the name change mirrors the developer team’s realization that the main adventuring party is the “beating heart” of the game. These include the companion characters as well as the protagonist Rook.

A promising return to form for the franchise

Fans of the Dragon Age series will be rewarded once Dragon Age: The Veilguard finally hits the shelves. The extended development period has allowed the people behind the game to update it with the existing gaming industry standards, such as bigger maps and improved graphics quality. However, they’ll have to wait a little longer.