If you’re a fan of Baldur’s Gate 3 who’s decided to take a chance on Dragon Age, jumping right into the lore can be a lot. It’s not totally inaccessible, but there are a lot of big reveals that will feel more impactful if you have some context about the world of Thedas and what the previous three games have built toward.

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I liked Dragon Age: The Veilguard quite a bit. I gave it an 8.5/10 and was engaged enough to now run second playthrough with a new class, because I mainly want to see how combat would evolve. What I’m not expecting? Is seeing the story evolve in new ways, simply because it…can’t, not to any great extent, it seems.

This week, heaps of players are returning to the world of Thedas for the first time in many years thanks to the arrival of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. If you’re among them, be sure to look over our tips for helping you get started on the right foot on this epic adventure.

The Veilguard review that has stuck with me throughout my own playthrough: “It’s hilarious that no one ever says the word ‘Veilguard’ out loud across the 100 hours I played of this dialogue-packed campaign,

The Veilguard mods gives the game a darker, more grounded aesthetic. This is accomplished by removing the purple clouds and filters that are found in some areas. It comes after some fans were disappointed by The Veilguard's visuals after its reveal trailer in the summer.

The Veilguard's best side quests arguably should have been a main story quest, due to what it reveals about the game's antagonist.

Players will be delighted to spot some familiar faces in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, bringing together characters from throughout the series.

The Veilguard has restored a surprising feature to the games that hasn't been seen since the very first entry in the series. The Hardened condition is a unique and permanent status applied to characters that can lead to several changes.