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Dragon Age: The Veilguardconsultant and former executive producer on the project, Mark Darrah, has claimed that the new game is the first time in the series that combat is “actually fun.“Dragon Age: The Veilguardis the long-awaited fourth installment in the fan favoriteDragon Agefantasy RPG series.The Veilguardwill be retaining much of what made the previous games so popular, while also taking things in some bold new directions.
Fans of theDragon Agefranchise should be able to expect a familiar experience withDragon Age: The Veilguard. They will once again be leading aparty of companionson an epic quest where player choice can have a massive impact on the narrative. However,Dragon Age: The Veilguardis also making some major changes, like switching from a more tactical combat system to one that puts a greater emphasis on action.
Mark Darrah recentlyspoke to Game InformeraboutDragon Age: The Veilguard’s combat system. “Uncharitably, previousDragon Agegames got to the realm of ‘combat wasn’t too bad.’ In this game, the combat’s actually fun.“Dragon Age: The Veilguardhas a greater focus on action than any previous game in the series, with older titles placing an emphasis on strategy and tactics. Combat in olderDragon Agegames certainly isn’t for everyone, though some fans will likely take exception to the insinuation that the combat wasn’t fun in the previous titles. After all, there are many diehardDragon Agefans that prefer the more tactical approach found in earlier entries and have expressed disappointment in the directionVeilguardis going in.
Mark Darrah Says Dragon Age: The Veilguard is First Time Combat is ‘Actually Fun’
Dragon Age: The Veilguardis making another major change to the combat system by making it so players can only directly control the main character,referred to as Rook, in battle. PreviousDragon Agegames let players freely swap between different members of their party, taking direct control of their companions. Companions can still be issued orders inDragon Age: The Veilguardbattles, but players won’t be able to be as hands-on as they were before. It’s also worth pointing out thatDragon Age: The Veilguardis reducing the party size from four characters at once to three.
In this game, the combat’s actually fun.
Dragon Age: The Veilguardis definitely making some changesto the tried-and-trueDragon Ageformula, and it remains to be seen how it will all work out. Some fans have been quick to rush to judgment, but ultimately, we won’t know howDragon Age: The Veilguardtruly stacks up until the game is released to the masses. Unfortunately, a specific release date has yet to be announced for the game, though we do know thatDragon Age: The Veilguardis aiming for a fall 2024 release window.
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 can’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.
