Released on October 31, 2024, this role-playing adventure game is available on PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), and Xbox Series X|S. Players are immersed in Thedas, a world defined by diverse landscapes, from wild expanses and complex labyrinths to grand cities. The setting is rich with conflict and magic, as the world faces potential destruction from ancient, corrupt gods unleashing chaos. Players must navigate political dynamics, warring factions, and divided loyalties, with their decisions shaping the destiny of Thedas.

Core Gameplay

As Rook, players assemble a team of seven companions known as the Veilguard, each with their own detailed backgrounds, skills, and personal narratives. The companions include characters such as an assassin, a necromancer, and a detective. Players strategically select which companions to take into battle against various enemies, including demons, dragons, and corrupt gods.

Character Customization

Players can deeply customize Rook by choosing their race, combat class, appearance, and backstory. Throughout the game, Rook gains new abilities and discovers artifacts to enhance their combat style.

Deluxe Edition Content

The Deluxe Edition offers cosmetic enhancements, including armor and weapon sets for Rook and each of the seven companions.

What are the key features?

Explore Thedas, a vibrant world of rugged wilderness, treacherous labyrinths and glittering cities. Unite the Veilguard, a team of seven companions, each with rich lives and deep backstories. Become the leader others believe in by selecting from different races and combat classes, customizing your appearance, and choosing your character’s backstory.

Story and Setting

The game is set in Thedas, a world teetering on a knife’s edge while corrupt gods unleash havoc across the continent. Nations war and factions splinter. From the Arlathan Forest to the back alleys of Minrathous, this is a broken world. Your actions will affect the fate of Thedas forever.

Companions

Unite a team of seven companions, each with rich lives and deep backstories. These are characters to befriend, and even fall in love with. Among them, an assassin, a necromancer, a detective, each and all bringing their own expertise and unique abilities to the fight. You are never alone, decide who to take into battle and together face down demons, dragons and corrupt gods.

Rook's Journey

Begin your journey as Rook, Dragon Age’s newest hero. On your adventures, you’ll gain new abilities and discover unique, powerful artifacts to enhance your own combat style. Brace yourself, there are tough decisions to be made, allies to inspire, and a fight that needs every sword, staff and bow you can muster.