Unveiling Dragon Age: The Veilguard - A New Chapter in an Enchanting Saga

The gaming universe is teetering on the brink of unveiling as BioWare drops the most significant post-update news for ‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’. This is not just a news story. It is the declaration of an official reveal date, packaged inside a trailer that is set to ignite a fanbase. The trailer will be revealed on 15 August at 5PM BST / 9AM PST / 12PM EST. It will be a teaser trailer, not just a tease of what is being teased.

A Roadmap to Anticipation

But drawing back the curtain on the launch date is just the start of BioWare’s elaborate journey to Dragon Age’s release. Beginning next week, on 19 August, Dragon Age fans will be offered a series of content drops in the lead-up to the release of the game, including ‘PC-exclusive high-level warrior combat gameplay to whet your appetite for what’s in store’.

THE ROGUE REELS IN ATTENTION

Meanwhile, one of the slices of gameplay shown of the rogue class that has now leapt into the limelight. The clip also gives us an early glimpse of the world of The Veilguard, setting the scene for what looks like a very promising sandbox.

Companions Week - The Heart of The Veilguard

As we enter ‘Companions week’ this week on 26 August, BioWare will be introducing us to the seven companions who will join players on their ride. The deep-dive into the characters should hopefully tell us what kind of story we will be playing in, and what kinds of bonds will root it to the core experience.

Engaging with the Community

In an attempt to actually listen to fans, BioWare will also have a developer Q&A on 30 August in the official Dragon Age Discord. Fans should take this opportunity to fire away their questions to the creators themselves.

IGN Takes the Helm

Then, starting on 3 September, IGN is preparing a month of exclusive coverage of The Veilguard (either in written or video form, possibly both), featuring interviews with developers and new perspectives, interspersed with new glimpses into the game. This anticipated coverage will do nothing but raise our already unsustainable excitement level even higher.

Beyond the Horizon

BioWare’s roadmap teases we have yet so much to uncover this September and beyond, as The Veilguard with a wealth of surprising secrets. For players eagerly awaiting the adventure, the game is slated to launch later this year on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

THE ART OF GOING ROGUE IN DRAGON AGE: THE VEILGUARD

Why Choose Rogue?

Amid the other classes revealed for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the rogue loomed large as a vixen on cat burglar’s heels, offering a tantalising glimpse at stealth, speed and supersonic bloodletting. But it’s not just about promising several combat ‘flavours’, or multiple playstyles. A rogue build signals a deeper zone of customisation because it betrays a focus on a certain way of playing. A rogue character means playing in a way that is fundamentally smarter, deadlier and at least as creatively in motion.

A World Tailored for the Rogue

For the rogue, this is a place for exploration, for sneaking around and fighting from the shadows, for setting traps and ambushes, for creating chances out of nothing. The story of the Veilguard and the mechanics of the game seem to have been tailor-made for the rogue’s perspective, such that rogues feel completely at home in the game world.

The Appeal of the Rogue

Choosing rogue immediately begins to paint the framing of a story: the world of The Veilguard can be experienced through the steely eyes of a character who survives in darkness. This comes not just through combat, but also through dialogue and interactions, but also through the grand story that unfolds beyond the scope of the game.

Understanding Rogue: Beyond The Veilguard

In videogames, the rogue tends to be a fast, dexterous fighter that relies on stealth and chicanery to overcome obstacles and fight enemies. He tends to be adaptable, a class specialising in damage delivery through tactics and precision. In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, you are presented with a narrative and gameplay opportunity with a rogue that is ‘intriguing’ and ‘challenging’ and, ultimately, ‘the most fun’.

With every step BioWare takes towards the eventual reveal and beyond, fans everywhere hold... (truncated for brevity).