Summary
- Fans are split on the new graphics of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, with some finding them too colorful and cartoonish.
- Despite the backlash, there are defenders of the game's new look.
- The first bits of gameplay were shown off recently, giving hope to fans awaiting the full reveal on June 11.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard has recently revealed its first official trailer during the Xbox Games Showcase, and fans are divided on whether they like the new graphics. Dragon Age: The Veilguard is among the most eagerly awaited 2024 games for RPG fans, and now that they have seen the first glimpse of what’s in store for them, some fans are pretty disappointed.
BioWare first announced Dragon Age: Dreadwolf back in 2018. Over the years, the game reportedly faced development issues and a long production cycle, but it’s finally nearing its launch. After being renamed to Dragon Age: The Veilguard, this game will be BioWare first proper single-player RPG since Mass Effect: Andromeda, released in 2017.
Now, fans are split after seeing the new Dragon Age trailer, which revealed the team of seven companions that will be featured in it. Despite being a CG trailer, this first reveal was really disliked by some gamers. The official Dragon Age: The Veilguard trailer, for example, currently has over 1.3 million views, with only around 33,000 likes and 162,000 dislikes. The situation is not much better on social media, as one Reddit post claiming that the trailer looks bad managed to gain over 5,900 upvotes. Among the main complaints that can be found are that the game is too cartoonish, colorful, and cheerful, that it looks like Fortnite and Overwatch too much, or that Varric looks worse than he did in Inquisition, a game from 10 years ago. Overall, there’s a sentiment that the trailer does not “look like Dragon Age.”
The Dragon Age Community Is Divided About The Veilguard's Visuals
Not all opinions about Dragon Age: The Veilguard are so negative, though. There are several posts on r/dragonage defending the game, despite the drastic change in graphics. Ultimately, it remains to be seen how the fanbase will react to the actual Dragon Age: The Veilguard gameplay. The first bits of gameplay in Dragon Age: The Veilguard were revealed recently, showing a considerably darker setting than what was shown in the trailer. Despite the teaser only lasting 24 seconds, it could indicate that gamers are jumping the gun about these changes and that there’s still hope for people who want a darker Dragon Age.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard will have a full gameplay reveal on June 11 at 8 AM PST/11 AM EST, which will probably give fans a better idea of what the game will look like. Hopefully, fans will find something to like, and will not be disappointed in one of the most eagerly awaited games of 2024.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Released
- October 31, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
Enter the world of Thedas, a vibrant land of rugged wilderness, treacherous labyrinths, and glittering cities – steeped in conflict and secret magics. Now, a pair of corrupt ancient gods have broken free from centuries of darkness and are hellbent on destroying the world.
Thedas needs someone they can count on. Rise as Rook, Dragon Age’s newest hero. Be who you want to be and play how you want to play as you fight to stop the gods from blighting the world. But you can’t do this alone – the odds are stacked against you. Lead a team of seven companions, each with their own rich story to discover and shape, and together you will become The Veilguard.
- Developer(s)
- BioWare
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
- Franchise
- Dragon Age
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- Genre(s)
- RPG
