Later this fall, BioWare and EA’s Dragon Age: The Veilguard will lastly give players a take a look at how the world of Thedas has modified within the decade since Dragon Age: Inquisition came about. But when the most recent prolonged gameplay preview is any indication, Thedas hasn’t been modified for the higher. Nonetheless, the storytelling of the sport itself seems to be extra refined.
By way of IGN, The Veilguard co-directors Corinne Busche and John Epler hosted a 22-minute gameplay video that takes place deep into the story. On this aspect quest, the participant character, Rook, agrees to assist his companion, Davrin, full a private mission of revenge. The administrators additionally choose up two extra aspect quests to acquire medical provides for the Gray Wardens and to find a couple of of their lacking members. This was meant as an example that these missions are extra organically positioned within the story, somewhat than unrelated occasions.
Moreover, the Crossroads is not a spot of refuge because of the battle between the sport’s antagonist, Solas, and the gods. Rook and his companions need to battle their means by way of the realm earlier than they arrive at Hossberg, an space that has been overrun by the Blight.
Because of the Blight, the Darkspawn enemies are far more formidable on this preview, and Rook even perishes at one level earlier than getting revived. The administrators famous that they’re giving the companions extra autonomy of their character arcs, as demonstrated by Davrin separating himself from the participant’s occasion to go on forward to confront his nemesis, the Gloom Howler.
Among the many different particulars, faction shops–including the Gray Warden’s–can be upgraded to present the gamers extra engaging rewards. The areas are additionally designed to be revisited after the missions, if players are fascinated by looking for hidden secrets and techniques and treasures.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard can be launched on Xbox Collection X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC on October 31.