Dragon Age: The Veilguard is out tomorrow, October 31. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran of developer BioWare’s fantasy RPGs or a newcomer looking to see what all the fuss is about, it’s worth noting that The Veilguard represents a pretty drastic shift from the tactical, open-zone RPG gameplay of its predecessor, Dragon Age: Inquisition . So no matter what your previous experience, there are a few things worth noting before you dive into this long-awaited return to Thedas.
I’ve put over 60 hours into the game, so here are a few things I’ve learned for you to keep in mind as you get started. At least be aware of Dragon Age: Inquisition ’s story A lot of big video game companies are quick to tell you that every new entry in a long-running series is a great place to jump in, even when it’s demonstrably untrue like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth . The Veilguard makes some pretty deliberate choices to leave the past behind, importing minimal choices from previous games and taking place in a different region, but it’s still hardly a self-contained story that you should just jump into with no prior knowledge.
My most honest recommendation is to play through all of the Dragon Age games and a few pieces of DLC , but if you just don’t have the time and patience for all that, at least read or watch a summary of the events of Dragon Age: Inquisition and its Trespasser DLC. The Veilguard will give you a brief and kind of vague recounting of a few details when you boot it up, .
