Summary
- A new update for Dragon Age: The Veilguard adds two new outfits for Rook inspired by N7 from Mass Effect.
- Bioware has announced that The Veilguard won't be getting any DLC as the studio is hard at work on the next Mass Effect title.
The recent Dragon Age: The Veilguard update adds two new outfits for Rook inspired by N7 from Mass Effect. While the next Mass Effect game is quite a few years away, BioWare has consistently provided fans with an update each November 7, or N7 Day. Following the lackluster response to Andromeda and Anthem, BioWare placed the Mass Effect franchise on hold, choosing instead to focus on the next installment of Dragon Age. Despite several delays and production woes, Dragon Age: The Veilguard launched to critical and popular acclaim, albeit not without its shortcomings.
Though the game continues to exceed expectations and is EA's biggest single-player launch on Steam ever, BioWare made the decision not to create any DLC for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and has already directed the team's full attention to the next Mass Effect. While not much is known about the project, the stylish N7 armor from its 2023 teaser caught the attention of many a fan.
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To celebrate this year's N7 Day, players will be able to obtain two outfits inspired by it in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The armor is not an exact replica and is mostly made with the world of Thedas in mind. It was announced by BioWare in a blog post for N7 Day, and players can obtain the new items by downloading the latest patch for The Veilguard, traveling to the Lighthouse, and opening a chest near the Caretaker's Workshop. The N7 armor comes in two varieties with a matching helmet, accompanied by a letter written by Lace Harding. Given that it's marked as a cosmetic, any class in Dragon Age: The Veilguard can use it and can apply the appearance by interacting with the Wardrobe in Rook's room.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Adds Two Mass Effect-Inspired Outfits for N7 Day 2024
While the color scheme is distinctly inspired by N7, the overall design of the armor is far removed from the sci-fi aesthetic of Mass Effect. It easily fits in with the rest of the outfits in Dragon Age: The Veilguard and arguably is a more stylish option than the iconic Blood Dragon Armor from the pre-order bonus. The BioWare team thanked fans for their continued support, and even teased that Mass Effect would partner up with Destiny 2 and No Man's Sky once again.
It remains to be seen how Dragon Age: The Veilguard will inspire the next Mass Effect game, and it may be years until players get their first look at any gameplay footage. That being said, Michael Gamble pointed out that Mass Effect would not mimic The Veilguard's art style and would instead keep the same "photorealistic" approach from earlier games.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 71%
- Released
- October 31, 2024
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood, Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- BioWare
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
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.
- Engine
- Frostbite
- Franchise
- Dragon Age
- PC Release Date
- October 31, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- October 31, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- October 31, 2024
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
