The game’s protagonist, known as Rook, can be edited as a human, elf, dwarf or even quinari. Bioware has shared more information about the companions.
One of the most important RPG sagas in history will continue in 2024 with a new game. Formerly known as Dragon Age: Dreadwolfnow the fourth installment has been renamed Dragon Age: The Veilguardwith a launch window for this year.
It is one of the games we have seen at Xbox Games Showcase 2024, with a new trailer that leaves some doubts. Will it be a traditional RPG delivery? Or perhaps a proposal focused on the cooperative?
At the moment, we only know that Dragon Age: The Veilguard owes its name to the main ”company”, which is made up of the main character And till seven companions.
The idea is for players to personalize the protagonist (known as Rook), and rely on the skills of the secondary characters to overcome missions and combats.
EA and Bioware will share the first gameplay of the game on Tuesday, July 11, in a great presentation that expands on the information revealed at the Xbox event.
Through his personal Twitter/X account, the director Mike Gamble (who directs the new Mass Effect) has answered some questions from fans.
Various races, armor and companions
Although we only see the human version of Rook, the director of Mass Effect 5 has confirmed on Twitter/X that Players will be able to choose the race they want for the main character. It was not clear from the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 trailer.
Thus, different races can be set, from an elf either dwarf up to a qunarito give greater variety to Dragon Age: The Veilguard players.
Mike Gamble has also revealed that You can change the protagonist’s armoras there will be several types that reflect each combat style and class abilities.
Accompanying Rook, the fourth installment of Dragon Age includes up to seven companions, of which we have new information:
- Bellara: A creative and romantic Veil Jumper obsessed with uncovering ancient secrets.
- Davrin– A bold and charming gray guardian who has made a name for himself as a monster hunter.
- Emmrich: A necromancer from Nevarra’s Mourn Watch who is accompanied by a skeletal assistant, Manfred.
- Harding: The dwarf explorer returns to battle as a companion with her big heart, positive outlook and ready bow, as well as unexpected magical powers.
- Lucanis– A calm and pragmatic assassin who descends from the lineage of the House of Ravens, a criminal organization recognized throughout Thedas.
- Neve: A cynic fighting for a better future, as a private detective and member of the rebellious Shadow Dragons of Tevinter.
- taash– A dragon slayer allied with the Lords of Fortune who lives for adventure and doesn’t mind taking risks.
The big gameplay presentation (real gameplay) will be on June 11, with a video of about 15 minutes which will show the beginning of the adventure.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is in development by Bioware, to launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC at the end of 2024 (date to be determined). Remember that this is Bioware’s great project along with Mass Effect 5, which relies on Unreal Engine 5 (unlike the new Dragon Age).
