Summary
BioWare just shared its first-ever glimpse at gameplay footage fromDragon Age: The Veilguard. This teaser is just one small part of the fullDragon Age: The Veilguardgameplay reveal coming on June 11.
During The Game Awards in 2018, BioWare first announcedDragon Age: Dreadwolf. Nearly six years of development later,BioWare changed its name toDragon Age: The Veilguard, then revealed the identities of its seven companions and a release window in fall 2024.
Now, the better part of a decade after it was first announced,Dragon Age: The Veilguardfans finally have a morsel of gameplay footage to chew on. This in-engine sneak peek is only 24 seconds long, and features the beloved Varric and Rook, the dashing Dwarf Rogue andDragon Age: The Veilguardprotagonistrespectively, entering Minrathous. Though players have seen parts of the city in concept and key art, the view of the city in action is striking, with floating fortresses, glowing billboard-like illusions, and a perfectly-timed strike of foreboding lightning.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gameplay Teaser
The dialogue shared between Varric and Rook indicates that the party is seeking out Neve Gallus, one of thenew companions inDragon Age: The Veilguard, who has a lead on Solas. The quest objective also mentions Scout Harding, a familiar face fromDragon Age: Inquisitionwhom players can recruit in its sequel. During the clip, the camera also seems to transition seamlessly between cinematic and gameplay, promising a truly immersive RPG experience.
Varric: She’s the best damn detective I’ve ever met. If she says she’s got a lead on Solas, I believe her.
Rook: Should we be in more of a hurry to get out of here?
Varric: We don’t want to look conspicuous. Just get out of here nice and casual, find Neve Gallus, and stop Solas.
This footage is just one small part of thefull gameplay revealDragon Age: The Veilguardis debuting on June 11at 8 AM PST/11 AM EST. Judging from this clip, players can expect to see a deep dive into the seedy streets of the Tevinter capital, meet a few of their allies, and learn a bit more about Solas’ schemes that the Veilguard must stop.
Players were excited to see this gameplay teaser fromDragon Age: The Veilguard. While many fans have immediately fallen in love with the companions shown intheDragon Age: The Veilguardreveal trailer, many have been torn about the art direction the game has seemingly taken, as it has a more cell-shaded, cartoon-like feel, rather than the realism they are used to. However, even this glimpse of the gritty streets of Minrathous has dispelled many of these fears, and left them looking forward to the upcoming gameplay reveal even more than they already were.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
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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’re able to’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.
