Dragon Age: The Veilguard will not be receiving any major story DLC. The game concludes decisively, with a few hints about the future of Thedas in a secret post-credits scene. But how final is this ending? Is Dragon Age going on hiatus for the foreseeable future? Game director Corinne Busche and series creative director John Epler assure fans that there are still many untold stories within the Dragon Age universe. The next game may not follow the traditional action RPG format, as Dragon Age, much like Final Fantasy, is a series that constantly evolves.
The cleaner ending of Veilguard is a result of BioWare’s desire to avoid the complications faced with the previous game, Dragon Age: Inquisition, which set the stage for Veilguard’s story through its DLC. Epler explained in an interview with Eurogamer that continuing Inquisition’s complex storyline while attracting new players to the series was a challenge. The team wanted to avoid a similar situation and provide a more conclusive ending with Veilguard.
Busche hinted at potential plots for Dragon Age 5, mentioning unexplored aspects of the franchise such as the qunari, lands across the seas, the titans, and the dwarven people. She expressed a desire to delve into these lesser-known elements in future games, expanding the lore of the Dragon Age world.
While Veilguard leans more towards action gameplay than traditional RPG elements, Epler and Busche teased the possibility of the next game shifting genres once again. Busche compared the franchise to Final Fantasy in terms of reinvention, sparking curiosity among fans about the direction of future installments.
As a fan playing through Veilguard, the author expressed a fondness for the combat and visuals but also missed the strategic planning and base management from Inquisition. Looking ahead, they remain optimistic about the next Dragon Age game, hoping for a return to a more role-playing-focused experience or even exploring new genres within the Thedas universe.
