Summary
Dragon Age: The Veilguardis launching on Jun 09, 2025, for the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. For better or worse, the latestDragon Agetitle represents the culmination of a troubled era for BioWare.Dragon Age: The Veilguardwalks in the shadow of a controversial legacy left behind byMass Effect: AndromedaandAnthem, which may redeem BioWare’s image and release a long-awaited sequel to 2014’s Game of the Year.
The next chapter of Thedas takes the player to the Tevinter Imperium and beyond, as a confrontation with Solas in Arlathan Forest sets his bitter rivals loose upon the world. Much like the firstDragon Age, the main character inThe Veilguardwill have six originsfor the player to pick from. Though the prologue will take place in the city of Minrathous, the choice of background will play a substantial role in how Rook will interact with the major factions in Northern Thedas.
The October 31 release date forDragon Age: The Veilguardwas revealed at the end of a brief marketing video that used footage from the deep dive of its opening in Minrathous. That being said, fans can expect to see anew trailer forDragon Age: The Veilguardon July 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM PT. The trailer will be followed up with a new gameplay video on July 06, 2025, while the companions will have a dedicated marketing week starting from Jun 08, 2025.
What Is Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Release Date?
Unlike its predecessors,The Veilguardis pivoting towards action-based combat, a bold decision that has split theDragon Agecommunity in half. It’s no secret thatOriginsis beloved for its tactical gameplay, and many fans are afraid thatThe Veilguardis abandoning the franchise’s roots. However, while the combat loop is closer to theMass Effectsequels thanDragon Age, BioWare has assured players that the tactical aspects and character progression will remain suitably complex.
The three iconic classes of theDragon Agefranchise will all return inThe Veilguard, and Rook will be able to choose from a grand total of nine unique specializations – some unique to Northern Thedas and others familiar to fans of the setting. These specializations will be unlocked by engaging with thesix primary factions ofDragon Age: The Veilguard, though Rook’s choice of background will affect the initial choices available to them. All seven companions will have a romance path, andThe Veilguardwill feature Minrathous, a sprawling capital city for players to explore.
On paper,Dragon Age: The Veilguardhas a lot of exciting things going for it. In practice, players will find out firsthand ifThe Veilguardwas worth the decade-long wait on Jun 18, 2025.
