Summary
BioWare has explained in a recent interview whyDragon Age: The Veilguardwill not feature any multiplayer mode upon launch. While the previous entry of theDragon Ageseries sported a co-op multiplayer mode, it seemsDragon Age: The Veillguardwill not be following in its footsteps.
TheDragon Ageseries has not seen an entry in nearly ten years, and withThe Veilguardlaunching later in 2024, the expectations for the game are high, especially when compared toDragon Age: Inquisition.Something unique thatDragon Age: Inquisitionbrought to the series was a co-op mode, where players could battle through various missions with up to three friends. These co-op missions featured a mostly unique cast of playable characters, each with their own specializations and skills. Players would have to coordinate their team composition to be successful in missions. The multiplayer mode forDragon Age:Inquisitionis not often remembered fondly, if remembered at all, and now withThe Veilguardrapidly approaching, fans now have confirmation that multiplayer will not be returning.
As confirmed in an interview with Game Informer, there’s a simple reason for this decision to omit multiplayer. In the interview, BioWare general manager Gary McKay shared how BioWare wants to attempt to get back to its roots withDragon Age: The Veilguard; with amazing storytelling, unforgettable characters, and the ability to feel likeplayers truly influence the world around them with their choices. Multiplayer would not truly be able to capture this feeling, as can be seen from the multiplayer mode inInquisition, and how it had no bearing at all on the wider game. As such, the concept of a multiplayer mode has been pushed aside to hone in on what the true vision ofDragon Age: The Veilguardis supposed to be. By not committing resources to developing a multiplayer mode, full attention can be put on the single-player experience.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Abandons Multiplayer to Enhance the Single-Player Experience
The multiplayer mode inDragon Age: Inquisitionwas a rather polarizing addition among fans. Some enjoyed it, happy with the extra content it gave and the ability to play the game with friends. Many disliked its addition, believing that the inclusion of a multiplayer mode took away from the base game and ultimately harmed it during its development. While rumors were spinning several years ago aboutBioWare having abandoned multiplayer for the nextDragon Agegame, this most recent interview confirms it, as well as giving an understandable reason as to why, which many fans ofDragon Ageare sure to appreciate, even if others may find the news of no multiplayer disheartening.
Marketing and news forDragon Age: The Veilguardhas increased greatly over the past few months, keeping fans ofDragon Agewell-fed as the launch of the game draws ever closer. With aconfirmed appearance at San Diego Comic-Con later this month, the future is looking bright forDragon Age: The Veilguard.
