Summary
The Inquisitor is back inDragon Age: The Veilguard, as players will be able to set the appearance and major decisions of the previous protagonist before the start of the game. While the focus inDragon Age: The Veilguardshifted away from Solas, the Dread Wolf is still expected to be a key factor in the narrative. His time with the Inquisition and his personal relationship with the Inquisitor have kept fans wondering if BioWare would bring back the Herald of Andraste in the nextDragon Agechapter.
The Trespasser DLC ends with the Inquisitor confronting Solas after a fateful chase across the Eluvian network, and their conversation single-handedly sets up the premise ofDragon Age: The Veilguard. Thegameplay sneak peek forThe Veilguardshowed that Varric and Rook were already hunting Solas in the opening moments, perfectly bridging the final scene ofInquisitionwith that of the fourth game. However, BioWare also confirmed that the Inquisitor would have time to shine inThe Veilguardas well.
Ahead of thegameplay reveal ofDragon Age: The Veilguard, the official YouTube channel for the franchise answered a few burning questions as to what players could expect to see in the next game. Namely,Dragon Ageconfirmed that players would not only see the Inquisitor inThe Veilguard, but that they would be able to customize their appearance through character creation alongside Rook, who is meant to be the new protagonist. In addition to the appearance, players will be able to define the key choices made during the events ofInquisition, though it remains to be seen if theDragon AgeKeep will function withThe Veilguardas well.
As seen in the Reddit post made by DonTheBomb,Dragon Agefans have been elated by the news. While theyremain split onThe Veilguard’s graphicsin the reveal trailer, video footage and screenshots paint a more favorable picture of the game. The art direction seems to follow in the footsteps ofDragon Age: Inquisition, but a few characters like Emmrich appear to be more stylized compared to previous companions in theDragon Agefranchise.
The Inquisitor Returns in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Though it remains to be seen how the Inquisitor will fit into the narrative ofThe Veilguard, both Rook and the Inquisitor were designed with all four primary races in mind, which means that they likely share most, if not all, character appearance options. The message left byDragon Ageon YouTube explains thatkey decisions fromDragon Age: Inquisitionwill affect the beginning ofThe Veilguard, implying that the choice to disband or keep the Inquisition will likely play a role. Fans will be able to experience the next chapter ofDragon Agein Fall 2024.
