After the resounding success of Baldur's Gate 3 last year, it only seems reasonable that other game developers would want to replicate some of that success. A fantasy RPG with a colorful and varied band of classes and races, sounds pretty fun, right? BioWare hopes to take some of that BG3 magic with the latest game of his perennial Dragon Age series, Dragon Age: The Veilguard. And the trailer, which you can watch below, looks upbeat and irreverent!
In the trailer, we meet a ragtag band of whosits and whatsits, each with their own specialty. They are: Harding: The Scout; Neve: The detective; Emmrich: The necromancer; Taash: The Dragon Slayer; Davrin: The Guardian; Bellara: The Jumper of the Veil; and Lucanis: The Mage Killer. Your player character, the mysterious hooded figure towards the end, will become the leader. Very good gig if you can get it.
The official synopsis for the game reads:
When the corrupt gods break free from centuries of darkness, the odds will be stacked against you. You can't do this alone. Gather a team of seven companions, each with rich lives and deep backstories. They are characters to befriend, and even to fall in love with. Between them, an assassin, a necromancer and a detective will bring their own unique experience and skills to the fight. You are never alone; decide who to bring into battle and together face demons, dragons and even ancient gods.
The game trailer Dragon Age: The Veilguard it's out June 11th, so check back. The game's release date is Fall 2024. It will be available on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
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