BioWare’s long-awaited Dragon Age 4 is still in development at the beloved RPG studio, now known under the new title Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The first game in the series since 2013’s Dragon Age Inquisition, fans of the series are desperately hunting to find out the Dragon Age: The Veilguard release date on Xbox, PlayStation and PC.
Table of Contents
- Dragon Age The Veilguard Release Date Estimate
- When Is the Dragon Age The Veilguard Reveal Date?
- Dragon Age The Veilguard Platforms
- All Dragon Age The Veilguard Characters
- Dragon Age The Veilguard Romance Options
- Dragon Age The Veilguard Character Creation
- Does Dragon Age The Veilguard Have Co-op Multiplayer?
Previously known as Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, Veilguard is an all-new entry in the iconic fantasy series set in the brutal land of Thedas. While the name has been changed from its original title, the concept of the Dreadwolf is still said to be a major part of the story once the Dragon Age: The Veilguard release date arrives.
Dragon Age The Veilguard Release Date Estimate
During the Xbox Games Showcase, BioWare revealed a brand new trailer announcing that Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be released in Fall 2024.
This makes sense as the Dragon Age games typically release during the Fall season following their gameplay demo showcases. For example, Inquisition saw its first gameplay reveal in June 2014 and was subsequently released in November 2014.
This pattern is predicted to continue with the Dragon Age: The Veilguard release date. With a gameplay showcase planned for this June, and a reveal trailer stating Fall 2024, it’s estimated that the game will be released in November 2024.
When Is the Dragon Age The Veilguard Reveal Date?
EA and BioWare have announced that the official Dragon Age: The Veilguard reveal event is on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 8:00 AM PT. The official gameplay reveal will occur on the official Dragon Age YouTube channel and will last over 15 minutes.
The gameplay reveal will be available to watch as a VOD after it goes live on the Dragon Age YouTube channel. This means that you won’t have to catch the event live or wait for a third-party YouTube channel to upload a lower-quality recording of the first Dragon Age 4 gameplay footage.
Dragon Age The Veilguard Platforms
If you’re wondering if Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, we have some bad news for you. While not officially announced, it will only be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
A LinkedIn profile of the game’s lead player designer at BioWare states that the game will only be released on the latest generation of consoles. While Dragon Age: Inquisition surprisingly saw release on the Xbox 360 and PS3 alongside the Xbox One and PS4 versions, this cross-platform launch isn’t planned for its sequel. It also makes sense, as the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Dragon Age: Inquisition was not as optimized as its PS4 and Xbox One counterparts.
All Dragon Age The Veilguard Characters
The Xbox Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest revealed the seven companions that would be traveling with Rook, the protagonist of Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
These companions are:
- Bellara, a creative and romantic Veil Jumper obsessed with uncovering ancient secrets.
- Davrin, a bold and charming Grey Warden who has made a name for himself as a monster hunter.
- Emmrich, a necromancer of Nevarra's Mourn Watch who comes complete with a skeletal assistant, Manfred.
- Harding, the dwarven scout, returns to the fray as a companion with her big heart, a positive outlook, and a ready bow – as well as unexpected magical powers.
- Lucanis, a poised & pragmatic assassin who descends from the bloodline of the House of Crows, a criminal organization renowned throughout Thedas.
- Neve, a cynic fighting for a better future, both as a private detective and a member of Tevinter's rebellious Shadow Dragons.
- Taash, a dragon hunter allied with the Lords of Fortune who lives for adventure and doesn't mind taking risks.
A recent blog post for the upcoming RPG confirmed that the “seven unique characters that make up your companions will have deep and compelling storylines where the decisions you make will impact your relationships with them – as well as their lives”.
Outside of companions, it is not known how many recurring characters from previous Dragon Age games will make a dramatic return in this new entry. However, Dragon Age: Inquisition’s bald elf Solas returns as the main antagonist, and the most recent trailer revealed the return of Varric Tethras.
Dragon Age The Veilguard Romance Options
Like every other Dragon Age before it, romance options will be available in Drago Age The Veilguard.
Furthermore, as confirmed by general manager Gary McKay's interview with IGN, companions will be able to be romanced by anyone. This is a divisive change from Dragon Age: Inquisition, which restricted who you could romance based on your character's race and gender.
Dragon Age The Veilguard Character Creation
Currently, we have not been shown the character creator (CC) for Dragon Age the Veilguard. However, thanks to Michael Gamble's social media posts on X (formerly Twitter), we have been able to glean some information about character creation. Gamble is a Project Director and Executive Producer at BioWare.
For one thing, players will be able to play one of these four races: Human, Elf, Dwarf, and Qunari. This was exactly the same selection for Dragon Age: Inquisition, so it's good to know that players will finally be able to play these choices in the upcoming game.
Gamble also confirmed that players would be able to change companions' armor.
Does Dragon Age The Veilguard Have Co-op Multiplayer?
Dragon Age: The Veilguard multiplayer will not be available. After the release of Anthem, all multiplayer and live-service elements planned for earlier versions of Dragon Age: The Veilguard have been removed. Instead, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a purely single-player adventure without any multiplayer or co-op options.
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