Summary
Dragon Age: The Veilguardis releasing in Fall 2024, and has showcased its full cast of companions in a new trailer. Though the gameplay premiere is scheduled for June 05, 2025,Dragon Age: The Veilguardhas given players a first taste of what to expect in the next chapter of BioWare’s fantasy franchise. It will feature seven companions, each representing a different faction or group in Thedas – such as the Veil Jumpers, Qunari, and even the Inquisition.
The trailer made its debut during the Xbox Games Showcase, and featured a significantly older Varric accompanied by scout Harding, afan favorite character fromDragon Age: Inquisition. While Varric will not be returning as a companion, his role and ties with the Inquisition will likely serve to bridge the narrative of the third game with that ofDragon Age: The Veilguard. By contrast, Harding has been confirmed as the first featured companion in the nextDragon Agegame, and will likely be a romance option for the player character.
In addition to Harding, thenew trailer forDragon Age: The Veilguardrevealed the other six companions that will accompany the player during their adventure in northern Thedas. Lucanis Dellamorte, a master assassin of the Antivan Crows, will also feature as a companion in the game, previously introduced in Tevinter Nights. Furthermore,The Veilguardis set to introduce Taash, the first female Qunari companion in theDragon Agefranchise, who is seen dual-wielding a pair of axes while facing off against a High Dragon.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Companions
The trailer features the world ofDragon Agerendered under a new aesthetic that fans already find divisive, comparing it to games such asOverwatchor movies such asGuardians of the Galaxy. While a trailer in this format tends to not accurately represent in-game footage, players will be able tosee the opening sequence ofDragon Age: The Veilguardon August 04, 2025. The upcoming gameplay video will be 15 minutes long, and will be posted on the officialDragon AgeYouTube channel.
While not much is known about the new cast of characters beyond their names and general affiliations, it’s quite possible that most (if not all) will be available asromance options inDragon Age: The Veilguard. As opposed toDreadwolf, the game’s previous title,The Veilguardplaces an emphasis on one of BioWare’s biggest strengths – companions and character writing. Despite going through several redesigns and delays over the years, fans will be able to finally playDragon Age: The Veilguardsome time in Fall 2024.
