Almost four years after teasing 'Dragon Age 4' at The Game Awards 2020, EA and BioWare are about to re-reveal the game - and it has a brand-new title. The highly-anticipated Dragon Age sequel is now called Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and we're getting a big gameplay reveal very soon.
In a new blog post over at the EA developer's website, executive producer Gary McKay dug a little deeper into the reasoning behind the team's name change. In short, as the game progressed and its characters became more integral to the experience, BioWare wanted to rename the game to better reflect its overall direction.
"Each of the seven unique characters that make up your companions will have deep and compelling storylines where the decisions you make will impact your relationships with them – as well as their lives. You’ll unite this team of unforgettable heroes as you take on a terrifying new threat unleashed on the world. Naturally, the Dread Wolf still has an important part in this tale, but you and your companions – not your enemies – are the heart of this new experience.
So, to capture what this game is all about, we changed the name as the original title didn’t show just how strongly we feel about our new heroes, their stories and how you’ll need to bring them together to save all of Thedas. We proudly introduce to you Dragon Age: The Veilguard."
As we mentioned up at the top, the team is about to show off The Veilguard in a big way. EA and BioWare will share "over 15 minutes of gameplay from the opening moments of the game" on June 11th at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST.
Hyped for the next Dragon Age, PXers? Tell us what you think to the name 'The Veilguard' down below.
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[source blog.bioware.com]
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I can't wait to get my hands on it. The new name is truly fitting, considering the focus on our protagonist and our companions. It's hinted that Solas (The Dreadwolf) isn't the only villain and that there's even a bigger threat than him so again, the name change sits perfectly.
Years ago would have been a day one purchase but BioWare are not the same studio as they once were. A lot of the talent left. Hopefully this turns out great so I have confidence in the next Mass Effect after the mediocre Andromeda.
Also better to wait for it on Game Pass in a year save myself £70+ and it will be patched. Games like this always release with bugs.
Yeah. Im hyped for this. Absolutely loved dragon age 1 and inquisition.
@UndyingInsurgent95 funny that in fact Solas is the Dread Wolf (in all kind of DA materials) and not Dreadwolf (as the title of the new DA game).
But sure, Veilguard sounds better, considering much of the action takes place in Tevinter and how fragile the Veil between the physical Thedas and the Fade is.
Just let my wife know this exists. I'm sure it'll be a day one for her, seeing as this is the first entry in the series since 2014 (!?!!)
Wasn't this game announced like 500 years ago?
@Trmn8r it was.
@Trmn8r Yep, Henry VIII was pumped for it, apparently.
@Eejay Explains the setting for the game
Imma go play Dragon Age 2...again.
Spam A is life!
I'm ready for this.
@Eejay he’s rolling in his grave at the name change though
Hypeeeeed. Dragon Age 2 and Inquisition were great.
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