The Veilguard – Reasons Inquisition Fans Will Enjoy It

Key Takeaways

• Dragon Age: The Veilguard, features a strong connection to Dragon Age: Inquisition with returning characters like Solas.
• Players can expect well-crafted companions with individual stories, romance options, and ample opportunities for character customization.
• The game features upgraded crafting mechanics, a focus on exploration in Northern Thedas, and the continuation of Solas’s plan to destroy the Veil.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the latest Dragon Age title to be released by BioWare. With one of the main characters of this new RPG title being Solas from the previous game, it’s no surprise that Veilguard has such a strong connection to Dragon Age: Inquisition.

Players who have played this other title are sure to love Dragon Age: The Veilguard for more than just this simple connection, as there are plenty of other features to this latest game in the franchise for players to fall in love with. From the possible cameos to the places the player is free to explore, these are some of the best reasons to pick up Dragon Age: The Veilguard for players who loved Inquisition.

Potential spoilers ahead for Dragon Age: The Veilguard

8 Another Great Cast Of Companions

There Are Even More Well Thought Out Stories To Explore

One of the most loved elements of Dragon Age: Inquisition was the assortment of companions the players got to know throughout the story as they took on Corypheus. BioWare hasn’t let players down in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, as although there may be fewer companions than Inquisition, each member of the Veilguard has been masterfully crafted into an individual that feels unique and a blast to talk to.

Like Inquisition, the player feels like a part of the companion’s story, watching them deal with grief, anger, and an assortment of other emotions too, while also improving these interactions through various outings and conversations with the new companions that take place throughout Veilguard’s story.

7 Crafting Returns in Different Ways

Weapons And Armor Can Be Upgraded

Although a player can no longer decorate their entire party in plaid weave, the player is still able to collect various crafting materials that are needed to upgrade their equipment at the Lighthouse. Those who enjoy improving their gear through crafting new armor and weapons may also enjoy this method in Veilguard, as players collect Mementos to improve the Caretaker, who is the spirit players talk to when they wish to either upgrade or enchant their equipment.

This is something a player will gradually improve during their exploration of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, though it’s vital to make sure that a player’s weapon of choice is the best it possibly can be.

6 Plenty More Romance To Go Around

Love Still Feels Important To The Story

One of the most loved features for most players in Dragon Age: Inquisition and the previous titles, was the chance to fall in love during those trying times. Dragon Age: Inquisition is praised for its assortment of romances, with a total of eight partners to choose from, Veilguard continues to keep the number of possible romances high at seven.

Unlike the previous title, In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, each of the companions can be romanced no matter what gender or lineage a player has selected. Besides no restrictions, players who enjoyed the romantic moments of Inquisition can expect plenty more during Veilguard, especially at the end of the game for some touching moments.

5 Backgrounds Play Into Dialogue Again

Rook’s Lineage And Faction Makes For Interesting Narratives

Roleplay has always been a primary goal for the Dragon Age franchise and this was fully embraced in Dragon Age: Inquisition, as players had an assortment of extra dialogue options on occasion depending on the class they had picked, or the background of their character. While these moments were few and far between, players truly enjoyed feeling this personal connection to the story.

Thankfully, BioWare expanded upon this in Veilguard as players are able to establish their character in a variety of interesting ways. Lineage has an assortment of ways of changing certain reactions of Rook, though Faction choice makes the biggest difference to the context of some scenes. Players are also able to establish the trans identity of their character, which opens some other dialogue options in the game that allow players to represent themselves confidently.

4 A Direct Follow-Up of the Previous Story

Solas Is Finally Finishing His Plan

The ending of the Trespasser DLC was quite the cliffhanger, with Solas revealing his plan to destroy the Veil in the hopes of bringing back the glory of the Elven Empire. Since the events of that DLC, Solas has been incredibly busy putting his plan into motion, and, by the start of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, it appears that he is finally about to complete it.

Having Solas return makes this title a must for any that enjoyed Solas as a character or the events of Inquisition, as there is plenty more to be learned about the Dread Wolf and the rebellion he once led.

3 Players Can Meet Their Inquisitor Again

Players Create Two Characters In The Character Creator

Players who fell in love with their Inquisitor don’t need to worry about saying goodbye just yet, as they once again play a crucial role in Dragon Age: The Veilguard with players being able to create them straight after making their Rook.

It can be quite a challenge making the player’s Inquisitor in this new character creator, but being able to hear them once more after so many years is sure to bring a tear to some player’s eyes. Players are also able to bring their choices along with them for Inquisition to do with the Inquisitor’s story for a slight personal touch.

2 The Cameos And Mentions Don’t Stop There

Plenty More Faces To Be Seen From Inquisition

With characters like Solas, Varric, and the Inquisitor returning, some players may be surprised to hear that the cameos from this previous title aren’t done, with plenty of other characters to meet while playing Veilguard.

Without giving any spoilers to the rest of the characters or mentions of characters a player is likely to encounter, there is plenty for a player who loved Dragon Age: Inquisition to be excited about if they decide to start their journey in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Though some players may always wish to see other characters too, it’s pleasing to see what has been included by BioWare.

1 A Wide Range Of Places To Explore Across Thedas

While Not An Open World, It Still Feels Large And Exciting

Many players had a love-hate relationship with the exploration in Dragon Age: Inquisition. While there was enjoyment for the variety of locations to explore, many players, however, found the open-world-like maps to feel incredibly empty.

When approaching Dragon Age: The Veilguard, it’s great to see that BioWare has kept the thrill of exploration through various maps that explore Northern Thedas. They are completely open and take a more linear approach. This doesn’t mean there is less to explore, as the maps themselves are still large with plenty to discover from chests to simply admiring the scenery.