- Released
- November 3, 2009
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood, Intense Violence, Language, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content
- Developer(s)
- BioWare
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
- Engine
- Eclipse Engine
Dragon Age: The Veilguard turns a lot of common franchise elements on its head, but the way it keeps one franchise tradition alive is quite funny.
BioWare reveals the most popular classes and races in Dragon Age: The Veilguard so far.
The Archdemons of Dragon Age are immensely powerful beings, but some are stronger and more horrific than others.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's companions can potentially hook up with one another instead of Rook - and the game subtly foreshadows possible pairings.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Lyrium Dagger has a clever way of solving a companion problem that's been in BioWare games for quite some time now.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard may feature a few typical side quests here and there, but many of them help to flesh out lore and the world of Thedas.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's biggest plot twist makes a second playthrough of the game hit harder, showing the effectiveness of its initial obscurity.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard features the Mourn Watch as a faction, so it's important to recall the difference between Mourn Watch and Mortalitasi.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's skeletal assistant Manfred is a real bright spot in the game, and far more than just a one-off joke.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard brings back the griffons, but the return of the Grey Wardens' companions is fraught with unexpected conflict.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard puts a lot of emphasis on the Grey Wardens, and the direction of their lore is an exciting one.
Players romancing Emmrich the necromancer in Dragon Age: The Veilguard might notice a similarity to one Baldur's Gate 3 romance.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Necropolis Halls side quests stand out for their tricky fights and clever use of the entire world map.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Missives help Rook and the crew really feel like heroes who are making a genuine impact across Thedas.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's characters and companions and the view they have of Rook, the player character, breaks a major series tradition.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's art book reveals some possible companions that ultimately never made it off the cutting room floor.
Players should be aware of several unwritten rules about Dragon Age: The Veilguard's combat and exploration before diving into its blighted world.
The Qun looks very different in Dragon Age: The Veilguard thanks to political changes and a different perspective from non-combatant Qunari.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard companions Lucanis and Neve have arcs that can vary greatly depending on player decisions.
Metacritic addresses the review bombing that BioWare's Dragon Age: The Veilguard has suffered on the platform following its release.