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Cover Reveal – Dragon Age: The Veilguard​

by Wesley LeBlanc on Jun 09, 2024 at 02:00 PM



This month, Dragon Age: The Veilguard (you read that right – Dreadwolf is no more) graces the cover of Game Informer. After years developing Baldur's Gate and its sequel early in its history, BioWare struck out to create its own fantasy RPG. That series began with Dragon Age: Origins in 2009. It was followed up with Dragon Age II in 2011, and then Dragon Age: Inquisition in 2014. While the Dragon Age series' history has its ups and downs, fans have been patiently waiting for BioWare to return to the franchise, and 2024 is finally the year.
We visited BioWare's Edmonton, Canada, office for an exclusive look at Dragon Age: The Veilguard, including a look at its character creator, its prologue and opening missions, and more. We also spoke to many of the game's leads about the name change, the series' shift to real-time action combat, the various companions (and the relationships you can forge with them), and The Veilguard's hub location. You can learn about the titular Veilguard, Solas' role in the game, and so much more in our 12-page cover story for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

But there are plenty of other excellent reads within this issue of Game Informer! Some of us flew to Los Angeles, California, to attend Summer Game Fest and the not-E3 weekend's various other events to check out new games, interview developers, and more. Our previews section is jam-packed with new details about upcoming releases we can't wait for.
Brian Shea flew to Warsaw, Poland, to check out two upcoming releases – Frostpunk 2 and The Alters – and he came away excited about both. Jon Woodey went hands-on with Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming Dawntrail expansion (and spoke to director Naoki Yoshida, too), and as someone with 8,000 hours in the game, his words are the ones you'll want to read.
On the freelance front, Charlie Wacholz writes about how last year's Dave The Diver is one of the best game representations of the rewards and struggles of working in the food and beverage industry, and Grant Stoner spoke with Sony and Microsoft about the development of process and history of the companies' Adaptive and Access controllers. And for a lil' terror this summer, Ashley Bardhan spoke to several horror game developers about why the alluring town known as Silent Hill is a crucial location to Konami's horror masterpiece.
As always, you'll find an editor's note from editor-in-chief Matt Miller, reviews from various freelancers and staff editors, a Top 5 list (hint hint: dragons), and more.
Here's a closer look at the cover:

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[Artyoan]

Finally saw this trailer.

When two characters are in a fight against several others, only for one to stop and have a drink mid-fight, what does that tell anyone about the game's world? Why is there always one foot out the door, a constant sense of detachment, in which the creator is winking to the audience every two seconds to let them know that this is not worth immersing your soul into? Nothing will be relatable. Just quips and flash, jokes here and there, and a total lack of genuine human element.

There is a place for humor but there is no reason to have it undermine world building. At least *try* to craft something serious. A world with some teeth and characters that react to violence and death as actual people would.

 

[Tyranicon]

Finally saw this trailer.

When two characters are in a fight against several others, only for one to stop and have a drink mid-fight, what does that tell anyone about the game's world? Why is there always one foot out the door, a constant sense of detachment, in which the creator is winking to the audience every two seconds to let them know that this is not worth immersing your soul into? Nothing will be relatable. Just quips and flash, jokes here and there, and a total lack of genuine human element.

There is a place for humor but there is no reason to have it undermine world building. At least *try* to craft something serious. A world with some teeth and characters that react to violence and death as actual people would.

Actual clownworld.

 

[Lacrymas]

has that 5v5 arena shooter vibes

Even PC Gamer agrees with you.

Is it just me, or do the newly revealed companions of Dragon Age: The Veilguard look like they're in a hero shooter?​

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https://www.pcgamer.com/games/drago...veilguard-look-like-theyre-in-a-hero-shooter/

Robin seems like he doesn't want to be an owner writer anymore.

 

[fizzelopeguss]

Here we gooooooo:

this trailer comes off like a Dragon Age spin-off Overwatch game

Because that's likely what it started out as.

 

[Old Hans]

Here we gooooooo:

this trailer comes off like a Dragon Age spin-off Overwatch game

Because that's likely what it started out as.

yea I was toying with the idea that they had this old trailer sitting around from a different interation of the game, and decide to use it to save money

 

[Ibn Sina]

Finally saw this trailer.

When two characters are in a fight against several others, only for one to stop and have a drink mid-fight, what does that tell anyone about the game's world? Why is there always one foot out the door, a constant sense of detachment, in which the creator is winking to the audience every two seconds to let them know that this is not worth immersing your soul into? Nothing will be relatable. Just quips and flash, jokes here and there, and a total lack of genuine human element.

There is a place for humor but there is no reason to have it undermine world building. At least *try* to craft something serious. A world with some teeth and characters that react to violence and death as actual people would.

Actual clownworld.

Its called Bathos : A ludicrous descent from the exalted or lofty to the commonplace ; anticlimex. The overuse of "ops" style of humor and "director winking" at the audience is a well known trope that ruined many visual medium.

 

[Oberon]

lel

 

[Dishonoredbr]

If they were in a War Room , like the one in Inquisition, talking with each other and planning a team , showing off information and Intel they got from their spies from unique individuals from each Faction instead of fighting in a bar like the world isn't about to end now that multiple Elven Gods just returned, this trailer would be much better.

Hell, Mass effect 2 has a much better version of this trailer.

 

[Lacrymas]

lel

Inquisition revisionism has started.

 

[GloomFrost]

Everyday we stray further from God.

 

[9ted6]

Finally saw this trailer.

When two characters are in a fight against several others, only for one to stop and have a drink mid-fight, what does that tell anyone about the game's world? Why is there always one foot out the door, a constant sense of detachment, in which the creator is winking to the audience every two seconds to let them know that this is not worth immersing your soul into? Nothing will be relatable. Just quips and flash, jokes here and there, and a total lack of genuine human element.

There is a place for humor but there is no reason to have it undermine world building. At least *try* to craft something serious. A world with some teeth and characters that react to violence and death as actual people would.

"Now if only we can find a leader."
laugh track
"I wonder who could lead us..."
laugh track gets louder
"Someone who could- oh!"
laugh track crescendoes to deafening

 

[ChildInTime]

If they were in a War Room , like the one in Inquisition, talking with each other and planning a team , showing off information and Intel they got from their spies from unique individuals from each Faction instead of fighting in a bar like the world isn't about to end now that multiple Elven Gods just returned, this trailer would be much better.

Hell, Mass effect 2 has a much better version of this trailer.

ME2 had godtier trailers, you can't even compare it to modern shit, everything works together like a well oiled machine - composition, music, action, voice over.

 

[Vulpes]

I take it back, lowering the party size was the right call.

Spoiler

 

[Baron Tahn]

If they were in a War Room , like the one in Inquisition, talking with each other and planning a team , showing off information and Intel they got from their spies from unique individuals from each Faction instead of fighting in a bar like the world isn't about to end now that multiple Elven Gods just returned, this trailer would be much better.

Hell, Mass effect 2 has a much better version of this trailer.

ME2 had godtier trailers, you can't even compare it to modern shit, everything works together like a well oiled machine - composition, music, action, voice over.

It's a good example of what you get when you hire writers/directors/creatives vs paid- by-the-virtue checklist ticker desk jockeys yes.

 

[Peachcurl]

Cinematic looks cartoony but I am on that compium, this doesnt look like the leak gameplay from a year ago, also I dont expect it to look like this when they are making the game on Frostbite.

Welcome to the codex, stranger. I'm sure you'll feel right at home immediately. Like ... yesterday at the very latest, if you want a time frame.

 

[Artyoan]

Finally saw this trailer.

When two characters are in a fight against several others, only for one to stop and have a drink mid-fight, what does that tell anyone about the game's world? Why is there always one foot out the door, a constant sense of detachment, in which the creator is winking to the audience every two seconds to let them know that this is not worth immersing your soul into? Nothing will be relatable. Just quips and flash, jokes here and there, and a total lack of genuine human element.

There is a place for humor but there is no reason to have it undermine world building. At least *try* to craft something serious. A world with some teeth and characters that react to violence and death as actual people would.

Actual clownworld.

Its called Bathos : A ludicrous descent from the exalted or lofty to the commonplace ; anticlimex. The overuse of "ops" style of humor and "director winking" at the audience is a well known trope that ruined many visual medium.

“Make it dark, make it grim, make it tough, but then, for the love of God, tell a joke.” ― Joss Whedon, with the worst advice ever given

 

[Baron Tahn]

I take it back, lowering the party size was the right call.

Well, looks like I might have had it right with 1 interesting/attractive character and no funny ones. Noone attractive but Lucanis and Emmrich could be interesting if they aren't cardboard cut out gay representation.

 

[Vincente]

I take it back, lowering the party size was the right call.

Spoiler

Harding, Lucanis and Emmrich would be my go-to party composition if I ever touch this thing. What's the party size again?

 

[mediocrepoet]

Is it finally safe to admit that Awakening was good and also was the definitive ending to Dragon Age franchise?

Lies. Awakening was shit. The definitive ending to all Dragon Age is when you decide Loghain's fate. Then it's all complete wankery.

 

[Vincente]

Is it finally safe to admit that Awakening was good and also was the definitive ending to Dragon Age franchise?

Lies. Awakening was shit. The definitive ending to all Dragon Age is when you decide Loghain's fate. Then it's all complete wankery.

I disagree, but respect your opinion.

 

[Elttharion]

I take it back, lowering the party size was the right call.

Spoiler

Except for the bearded muslim looking dude I cant tell the gender of any of these characters, they all look like either extremely androgynous or trannies.

Also bold choice to reveal the villains like this, hopefully the companions look much better.

 

[Baron Tahn]

Well I will say this: Having 1 Warden, 1 mage hunter and a necromancer is a nice nod to previous tales from the setting. If they do it right (they likely wont) that could be interesting. 'Grim' of tone, even, if they haven't sacrificed everything about the setting. Shame they seem to have fkd it but there was potential there.

 

[Tyranicon]

What is with all these people saying that "opinion is divided" or people are conflicted, some YouTuber literally said it's split down the middle 50:50.

No it's fucking not you retards. The reaction to the trailer is overwhelmingly negative. There is literally not one single positive comment on the trailer in the top 400 most upvoted. The top thread on the subreddit is:

Despite all the attempts of the mods to hide criticism.

It boggles my mind that even small "le content creators" can't be fucking honest about these things. You aren't even getting paid to shill yet, you're just doing it for free.

 

[Child of Malkav]

It's so over. There's no asteroid, that was also a psyop.