Dragon Age: The Veilguard – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Box Art
Publisher
EA
Developer
BioWare
Platforms
PS5, Xbox Series X, PC
Release Date
Fall 2024
Genre
Role Playing

Game Overview:

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is an action RPG developed by BioWare and published by EA.

It is the fourth mainline instalment in the Dragon Age series, and the sequel to 2014’s Dragon Age: Inquisition.

Latest Updates For Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Has Ability Queuing and Weapon Loadouts

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Has Ability Queuing and Weapon Loadouts

With the Ability Wheel, players can queue up companion abilities and combos that will play out when shifting back to real-time.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard – Skill Tree, Level Cap, and Unlockable Abilities Detailed

Dragon Age: The Veilguard – Skill Tree, Level Cap, and Unlockable Abilities Detailed

Companions each have five abilities and can bring three into combat. On the other hand, Rook has multiple passives and Specializations.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard – 15 New Things We’ve Learned About It

Dragon Age: The Veilguard – 15 New Things We’ve Learned About It

Here's everything we've learned about the upcoming action RPG.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is Playable Offline

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is Playable Offline

Game director Corinne Busche notes offline play has been a "really big request" and reaffirms the lack of microtransactions.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Progression Mechanics Are “Heavily Influenced” by Final Fantasy 10 and 12

Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Progression Mechanics Are “Heavily Influenced” by Final Fantasy 10 and 12

Game director Corinne Busche has also revealed that the upcoming action RPG will have a level cap of 50.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Q&A Session Scheduled for June 14th

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Q&A Session Scheduled for June 14th

BioWare's development team will answer questions on its official Discord after the avalanche of details revealed this week.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Features Combat Difficulty Settings, Including Customizable Parry Windows

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Features Combat Difficulty Settings, Including Customizable Parry Windows

When selecting a Specialization for your character, you can customize the finer details to make some mechanics less challenging.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Character Creator Includes “Dozens and Dozens” of Hairstyles

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Character Creator Includes “Dozens and Dozens” of Hairstyles

Players can opt for an Elven, Dwarven, Human or Qunari Lineage, obtain different buffs depending on their faction and more.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Combat Allows for Chaining Abilities, Class Resources Explained

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Combat Allows for Chaining Abilities, Class Resources Explained

Players will also have access to an extensive skill tree and can choose to specialize in more damage against specific foes, healing, and more.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Will Have a Photo Mode

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Will Have a Photo Mode

BioWare and EA's fantasy action RPG will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC this Fall.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Companions Will Romance Each Other if You Don’t Romance Them

Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Companions Will Romance Each Other if You Don’t Romance Them

"We wanted to give each character their own flavour, or their own style, of romance," says creative director John Epler.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Reveals New Details on Combat, Companions, Hub, and More 

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Reveals New Details on Combat, Companions, Hub, and More 

Game director Corinne Busche also indicates that companions could die based on players' actions, similar to Mass Effect 2.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a Mission-Based Game, Not Open World

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a Mission-Based Game, Not Open World

"Everything is hand-touched, hand-crafted, very highly curated," says director Corinne Busche.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Will Feature Performance and Fidelity Modes on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Will Feature Performance and Fidelity Modes on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

"We’ll have more to share on exact performance as we finish development in the coming months," EA says.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Showcases Combat, Choices, and More in Extensive Gameplay Reveal

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Showcases Combat, Choices, and More in Extensive Gameplay Reveal

BioWare and EA have showcased 20 minutes of gameplay footage for the action RPG, which is due out this Fall for PC and consoles.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard – Docktown Revealed in New Screenshot

Dragon Age: The Veilguard – Docktown Revealed in New Screenshot

Check out where Neve Gallus, a detective and one of the companions in the upcoming RPG, resides ahead of today's gameplay reveal.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is Bringing Back Origins, Features Six Factions

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is Bringing Back Origins, Features Six Factions

Players can decide origin stories for their custom characters, with factions including the Antivan Crows, Gray Wardens, and more.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gameplay Sneak Peek Showcases Rainy Cityscape

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gameplay Sneak Peek Showcases Rainy Cityscape

Minrathous, the capital of the Tevinter Imperium, looks gorgeous ahead of the RPG's extended gameplay reveal on June 11th.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Screenshot Showcases the Capital of the Tevinter Imperium

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Screenshot Showcases the Capital of the Tevinter Imperium

BioWare has shared a new screenshot from the action RPG ahead of its upcoming gameplay reveal.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Unveiled, Launches Fall 2024

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Unveiled, Launches Fall 2024

A gameplay reveal of the action RPG is scheduled for June 11, where BioWare will showcase the game's opening.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Features Deeper Variety of Biomes, Companion Romances

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Features Deeper Variety of Biomes, Companion Romances

BioWare general manager Gary McKay also teased that "the Dread Wolf is not the only god players need to be worried about.”

Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Title Reflects a “Really Deep Group of Companions,” Says BioWare GM

Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Title Reflects a “Really Deep Group of Companions,” Says BioWare GM

"It was most important for us to have a title that was authentic to the companions that are the heart of this adventure we’ve created."

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Allows for Two Companions in Battle, Ability Wheel Confirmed

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Allows for Two Companions in Battle, Ability Wheel Confirmed

The ability wheel offers many "strategic possibilities" and "powerful combinations of abilities between players and their companions."

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is Now Called Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Gameplay Reveal Set for June 11

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is Now Called Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Gameplay Reveal Set for June 11

The game is now subtitled The Veilguard, with BioWare saying the previous name "didn’t show just how strongly we feel about our new heroes, their stories, and how you’ll need to bring them togethe...

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Will be Featured at Xbox Games Showcase, but with a Title Change – Rumour

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Will be Featured at Xbox Games Showcase, but with a Title Change – Rumour

The fantasy RPG's name was officially unveiled in 2022, four years after it was confirmed to be in development.

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Listed on Xbox Store and PlayStation Store

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Listed on Xbox Store and PlayStation Store

With rumors of its launch later this year, BioWare and Electronic Arts could be preparing an announcement for the long-awaited RPG.

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Will Release This Year – Rumour

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Will Release This Year – Rumour

It's been claimed that BioWare is internally confident that the long-awaited action RPG will finally release sometime this year.

Next Mass Effect Reportedly Still in Pre-Production, BioWare Focused on Dragon Age: Dreadwolf

Next Mass Effect Reportedly Still in Pre-Production, BioWare Focused on Dragon Age: Dreadwolf

Amidst widespread layoffs across all of Electronic Arts, it seems both of BioWare's upcoming projects remain unaffected.

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Will Have More Explorable Locations Than Previous Instalments

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Will Have More Explorable Locations Than Previous Instalments

New screenshots and brief details on many of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf's locations have been revealed by BioWare.

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Teaser Highlights Thedas, Full Reveal Coming Summer 2024

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Teaser Highlights Thedas, Full Reveal Coming Summer 2024

Treviso, Rivain, and Weisshaupt are teased with ominous narration in a brief new trailer for the upcoming action RPG.

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Will Launch in 2024, as Per EA Employee’s LinkedIn

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Will Launch in 2024, as Per EA Employee’s LinkedIn

Previous reports have claimed that the long-in-development RPG is set to launch for PC and current-gen consoles in Summer of 2024.

BioWare’s Layoffs Include Veteran Writers Lukas Kristjanson and Mary Kirby

BioWare’s Layoffs Include Veteran Writers Lukas Kristjanson and Mary Kirby

Kristjanson worked on Baldur's Gate and Mass Effect titles, while Kirby was a writer on the Dragon Age series.

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Targeting Summer 2024 Launch “at the Earliest” – Rumour

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Targeting Summer 2024 Launch “at the Earliest” – Rumour

Journalist Jeff Grubb says the RPG keeps getting internally delayed, and may even be pushed back into the final months of 2024.

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Team “Eager” to Reveal More, Next Mass Effect Still in Pre-Production

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Team “Eager” to Reveal More, Next Mass Effect Still in Pre-Production

"Our dedication to the game has never wavered," says BioWare GM Gary McKay, with the team working to make it "worthy of the Dragon Age name."

BioWare Eliminating 50 Roles, Shifting Towards “More Agile and Focused Studio”

BioWare Eliminating 50 Roles, Shifting Towards “More Agile and Focused Studio”

It's to "preserve the health of the studio" and form a "clear vision of what we’re building before development ramps up," per GM Gary McKay.

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf – BioWare is Continuing to “Build, Polish, and Tune” the Game

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf – BioWare is Continuing to “Build, Polish, and Tune” the Game

The developer says it will have more to share on the long-awaited fourth instalment in its RPG franchise "soon".

BioWare Touts Renewed Focus on “Immersive, Emotionally Charged, Single Player Games”

BioWare Touts Renewed Focus on “Immersive, Emotionally Charged, Single Player Games”

History repeats itself, as BioWare confirms that it's going back to being focused exclusively on single player development.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Set to be Outsourced, BioWare Focusing on Dragon Age: Dreadwolf and Next Mass Effect – Rumour

Star Wars: The Old Republic Set to be Outsourced, BioWare Focusing on Dragon Age: Dreadwolf and Next Mass Effect – Rumour

The MMORPG, which originally launched in 2011, will reportedly be taken over by Ultima Online and Dark Age of Camelot developer Broadsword Online.

Ghost of Tsushima 2 and Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Won’t Feature in Upcoming PlayStation Showcase – Rumour

Ghost of Tsushima 2 and Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Won’t Feature in Upcoming PlayStation Showcase – Rumour

Journalist Jeff Grubb says neither Sucker Punch nor BioWare will be showing off their upcoming games at the upcoming showcase.

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf and Skate Will Release After April 2024

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf and Skate Will Release After April 2024

EA hasn't listed the two titles among its list of games that are set to launch this fiscal year, which runs until March 31 next year.

Dragon Age’s Former Narrative Lead Describes “Quiet Resentment” from BioWare’s Other Teams Towards Writers

Dragon Age’s Former Narrative Lead Describes “Quiet Resentment” from BioWare’s Other Teams Towards Writers

Former Dragon Age narrative lead David Gaider has taken to Twitter to talk about how the rest of BioWare "quietly resented" its writers.

Former Dragon Age Executive Producer Returns to Help Development on Dragon Age: Dreadwolf

Former Dragon Age Executive Producer Returns to Help Development on Dragon Age: Dreadwolf

Meanwhile, BioWare has also pulled in the development team working on the next Mass Effect to help finish Dreadwolf's production.

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Skill Trees and Customization Detailed

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Skill Trees and Customization Detailed

BioWare has shared some brief details about how the upcoming RPG will approach progression and customization.

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Combat is Similar to God of War, No Party Member Control – Rumour

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Combat is Similar to God of War, No Party Member Control – Rumour

Alpha gameplay footage and screenshots have also leaked online, while it's also being claimed the game is unlikely to launch this year.

Veteran Mass Effect Writer Mac Walters Has Left BioWare

Veteran Mass Effect Writer Mac Walters Has Left BioWare

In addition to every mainline Mass Effect game, Walters has also been involved in the development of Jade Empire, Anthem, and more.

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Cinematic Dives Into the Story of Solas

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Cinematic Dives Into the Story of Solas

Solar, the titular Dreadwolf, has a long and eventful story, which takes centerstage in a new teaser released for the upcoming RPG.

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Has Hit a Major Development Milestone

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Has Hit a Major Development Milestone

BioWare confirms that the upcoming RPG has hit alpha, which means it's now playable in its entirety from start to finish.

Deus Ex, Guardians of the Galaxy Writer Joins BioWare

Deus Ex, Guardians of the Galaxy Writer Joins BioWare

Mary DeMarle, who worked on Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, has joined BioWare.

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf – Title and Logo Officially Revealed, More Details Coming This Year

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf – Title and Logo Officially Revealed, More Details Coming This Year

While the RPG won't release this year, BioWare says it's "growing closer to that next adventure" and that questions would be "answered in time."

Dragon Age 4 Announcement Allegedly Coming Today at 7 PM CET – Rumor

Dragon Age 4 Announcement Allegedly Coming Today at 7 PM CET – Rumor

Insider Tom Henderson is cryptically teasing an announcement for BioWare's RPG but says not to expect "anything 'huge' per se."

Dragon Age 4 Loses Executive Producer, Gets New Game Director

Dragon Age 4 Loses Executive Producer, Gets New Game Director

Dragon Age 4 executive producer Christian Dailey has left BioWare, while Corinne Busche has been named the project's new director.

Dragon Age 4 Currently in the Middle of Production, More News Coming This Year

Dragon Age 4 Currently in the Middle of Production, More News Coming This Year

BioWare GM Gary McKay notes that the blueprint was "completed last year" and the team is focused on "building out our vision."

Dragon Age 4 is in “Very Good Shape,” Expected to Release in Late 2023 – Rumor

Dragon Age 4 is in “Very Good Shape,” Expected to Release in Late 2023 – Rumor

Jeff Grubb says that development is on schedule, which is "about 18 months out from today" and expects a late 2023 launch at the earliest.

Dragon Age 4 Has “No Chance” of Releasing in 2022 – Rumor

Dragon Age 4 Has “No Chance” of Releasing in 2022 – Rumor

Insider Tom Henderson spoke to a "source with knowledge of EA's plans" who affirmed that BioWare's RPG is still a ways off from release.

Nex Dragon Age and Mass Effect Devs Teams Are Doing “Incredible Work” – BioWare GM

Nex Dragon Age and Mass Effect Devs Teams Are Doing “Incredible Work” – BioWare GM

BioSare general manager Gary McKay says the studio remains "laser-focused on building back the trust of our fans and community."

Dragon Age 4 – BioWare is “Still Hard at Work”, “Excited for Next Year”

Dragon Age 4 – BioWare is “Still Hard at Work”, “Excited for Next Year”

Though it made an appearance at The Game Awards 202, BioWare's big fantasy RPG looks to be skipping this year's show.

Dragon Age 4 Creative Director Leaves BioWare

Dragon Age 4 Creative Director Leaves BioWare

Another high profile Dragon Age lead leaves BioWare, though the developer insists it is committed to "a high-quality Dragon Age game."

Dragon Age 4 Developer Shares More New Artwork

Dragon Age 4 Developer Shares More New Artwork

Though we're still yet to see gameplay footage from BioWare's upcoming action RPG, there is at least new artwork to look at.

Dragon Age 4 Won’t be Cross-Gen – Rumour

Dragon Age 4 Won’t be Cross-Gen – Rumour

The LinkedIn profile of former BioWare developer Daniel Nordlander suggests that the upcoming RPG will only release for PC and new-gen consoles.

Dragon Age 4 on Track for Release in 2023 – Rumor

Dragon Age 4 on Track for Release in 2023 – Rumor

The next big sequel in the fantasy RPG series will reportedly return to being a single player-focused affair after the failure of Anthem.

Dragon Age 4 is “Making Great Progress”, Developer Shares More New Artwork

Dragon Age 4 is “Making Great Progress”, Developer Shares More New Artwork

BioWare recently confirmed that the next Dragon Age won't appear at EA Play Live, but here's some new concept art to tide you over.

Next Dragon Age and Mass Effect Titles Are Skipping EA Play Live

Next Dragon Age and Mass Effect Titles Are Skipping EA Play Live

BioWare has confirmed that it won't be "showing anything" at this year's event. EA Play Live is slated for July 22nd and will run for 40 minutes.

Dragon Age 4 Shows off More New Concept Art

Dragon Age 4 Shows off More New Concept Art

BioWare's Christian Dailey teases out more new concept art for the upcoming RPG.

Anthem Next Cancelled – What This Means for Dragon Age 4

Anthem Next Cancelled – What This Means for Dragon Age 4

The future could be brighter for BioWare's next game but there are some caveats.

Dragon Age 4 is Now a Single-Player RPG – Rumor

Dragon Age 4 is Now a Single-Player RPG – Rumor

Anthem's failure and the success of Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order are the reason.

Dragon Age 4 – Tevinter Confirmed in New Development Book

Dragon Age 4 – Tevinter Confirmed in New Development Book

Locations like Antiva City and Nevarra are also hinted at.

Dragon Age 4 Producer Shows off More Concept Art

Dragon Age 4 Producer Shows off More Concept Art

Although it looks more like Anthem than Dragon Age.

Next Dragon Age Trailer Teases A New Hero

Next Dragon Age Trailer Teases A New Hero

New locations and allies are also teased in this "special look."

Dragon Age 4 Will Receive an “Early Look” at The Game Awards, New Logo Revealed

Dragon Age 4 Will Receive an “Early Look” at The Game Awards, New Logo Revealed

BioWare teases the upcoming tease for its unnamed Dragon Age sequel.

Dragon Age 4 Will Get a “Special Look” at The Game Awards

Dragon Age 4 Will Get a “Special Look” at The Game Awards

The next mainline Dragon Age game will receive an update next week.

BioWare General Manager Casey Hudson and Dragon Age Executive Producer Mark Darrah Have Left the Studio

BioWare General Manager Casey Hudson and Dragon Age Executive Producer Mark Darrah Have Left the Studio

All project currently in development will continue onward in their absence.

Dragon Age 4 – Early Development Footage, New Details Revealed

Dragon Age 4 – Early Development Footage, New Details Revealed

New characters and locations along with the central premise teased.

Dragon Age 4 Development Team Is “Making Progress”

Dragon Age 4 Development Team Is “Making Progress”

Executive producer Mark Darrah provides a brief update on the development of the upcoming RPG.

Dragon Age 4 Update Looking Likely Following Developer Tweets

Dragon Age 4 Update Looking Likely Following Developer Tweets

Expect some news in a couple of days.

Dragon Age 4 News Could Be Coming on December 4th

Dragon Age 4 News Could Be Coming on December 4th

BioWare will be celebrating Dragon 4ge Day with fans next month.

Dragon Age 4 “Probably” Releasing After Fiscal Year 2022 – EA

Dragon Age 4 “Probably” Releasing After Fiscal Year 2022 – EA

EA CFO Blake Jorgensen revealed that "plans are underway for that product."

Dragon Age 4 Has “A Large and Growing Team Working Through Pre-Production”

Dragon Age 4 Has “A Large and Growing Team Working Through Pre-Production”

The Dread Wolf is still rising.

Dragon Age 4 Lead Producer Departs BioWare

Dragon Age 4 Lead Producer Departs BioWare

Fernando Melo notes that the project is "well underway to becoming the definitive Dragon Age experience."

Dragon Age 4 Characters Could Be Teased in Upcoming Short Stories Collection

Dragon Age 4 Characters Could Be Teased in Upcoming Short Stories Collection

Current lead writer Patrick Weeks is one of the editors for the collection.

Dragon Age 4’s Multiplayer Undecided, Critical Path Will Be Single-Player – Report

Dragon Age 4’s Multiplayer Undecided, Critical Path Will Be Single-Player – Report

Ideas floated for the next Dragon Age's multiplayer include drop-in/drop-out co-op for companions.

Dragon Age 4 Originally Featured Heists, Branching Missions – Report

Dragon Age 4 Originally Featured Heists, Branching Missions – Report

The original incarnation, codenamed Joplin, was heavily focused on choice and consequence.

Dragon Age 4 Being Built on Anthem’s Codebase – Rumour

Dragon Age 4 Being Built on Anthem’s Codebase – Rumour

Former staffer says, "you can't just start fresh and fumble your way forward until you find the fun."

Dragon Age 4’s The Game Awards Announcement Was Unplanned – Report

Dragon Age 4’s The Game Awards Announcement Was Unplanned – Report

BioWare went behind EA’s back, forcing EA to play along.

Dragon Age 4 Development Might Be Ramping Up As BioWare Posts New Job Listings

Dragon Age 4 Development Might Be Ramping Up As BioWare Posts New Job Listings

One of the job listings also suggests – yet again – that the game will have online elements.

Dragon Age 4 Trailer Teases The Dread Wolf’s Rise

Dragon Age 4 Trailer Teases The Dread Wolf’s Rise

The first teaser trailer is now available.

Dragon Age 4 Will Be Revealed At The Game Awards, Release Still Years Away – Rumor

Dragon Age 4 Will Be Revealed At The Game Awards, Release Still Years Away – Rumor

The reveal will be much like that for The Elder Scrolls 6, done mostly to hype up fans.

Dragon Age 4 News Could Be Coming Next Month

Dragon Age 4 News Could Be Coming Next Month

A new Dragon Age announcement has been teased for next month—could it be a new game? Or maybe a remaster?

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