Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the latest installment in BioWare’s acclaimed RPG series, previously known as Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. The game continues the franchise’s tradition of deep storytelling, a richly developed world, and meaningful companion interactions. Set in the world of Thedas, players must assemble a team of heroes to confront a new and dangerous threat.

Pros

• Strong character and dialogue writing: As in previous entries, companions are well-developed, each with unique personalities and personal quests that impact the game’s ending and reveal additional storylines.
• Quality narrative and presentation: BioWare is known for its dramatic storytelling, a strength that continues in The Veilguard.
• Branching choices and replayability: Player decisions significantly affect the story’s direction and the fate of companions, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
• Atmosphere and world-building: The game further expands the lore of the Dragon Age universe, with attention to detail in cultures, languages, and environments.

Cons

• Gameplay vs. story balance: Based on previous titles, there’s a risk the game could become bogged down by repetitive combat and exploration, potentially slowing the narrative pace.
• Companion appeal varies: Some companions may feel bland or annoying, though this is subjective.
• Pacing and task repetition: If BioWare doesn’t address past criticisms, the game may suffer from slow pacing and repetitive side content.

If you skip companion personal quests, they may die at the end, resulting in a bleak ending. This motivates players to replay and complete all storylines.

Platforms
Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.