BioWare continues to share media and information about the upcoming action RPG Dragon Age The Veilguard. Yesterday, the renowned developer published a few gorgeous new screenshots showcasing the companions' rooms.
BioWare also held a Discord Q&A (available here on YouTube thanks to a fan), revealing new details:
- Characters created in the creator can be saved to avoid starting from scratch every time
- Transmogrification (the ability to select a different armor to display than the one actually equipped) also applies to the regular clothes used in the Lighthouse, allowing players to wear armor when they're roaming in the hub
- There will be a setting to toggle on or off nudity and sex scenes
- Players interested in the most immersive experience possible can turn off the minimap, damage numbers, health bars, indicators, and more
- The companions range in age from the 20s to the 50s, the youngest being the Qunari Taash, while the oldest is the Necromancer Emmrich
- Only companions are romanceable in Dragon Age The Veilguard
- Gifts for companions are returning and will be on display in their rooms
- Some of the larger areas offering exploration opportunities include The Crossroads, Arlathan Forest, and The Hossberg Wetlands
- Every companion has their own story arc and challenges to go through
- Companions may occasionally appear in the world even if they're not in your party
- Certain quests may expire depending on the progression of the main story and player choices, but the player will be warned in advance
- There is no mechanic behind companions getting together, as BioWare wanted to avoid making it feel mechanical. Instead, companions develop relationships based on player choices, such as committing to another relationship or not engaging in a romance with them. Companions may also develop friendships and even rivalries with each other.
The wait for Dragon Age The Veilguard is not long enough. The game will be released in exactly two months, and a lot more information is sure to drop next month. Stay tuned.
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