It didn’t have to be this way! Way back in 2014, BioWare art director Matt Rhodes drew up some concept art for what would eventually become this game. This was prior to the release of Dragon Age: Inquisition,

The following article contains major spoilers for the first act of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The writing of Dragon Age: The Veilguard's major choice in Act 1 has irked players. The emotional fallout of the event seems forced.

Bioware makes some tough and controversial choices as it tries to move its fantasy series forward in “Dragon Age: The Veilguard.”

Every Dragon Age game features a fair amount of character customization, but The Veilguard is the only title in the series that allows players to pick a faction. There are six factions to choose from in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, some of which are entirely new while others have been present in some form or another in previous games.

The Veilguard is a game about choice and consequence. One of the decisions that has the most immediate impact happens at the beginning of the game’s final quest. The effect this decision has on the remainder of the game and,

The Veilguard, mages are your main casters, chucking spells of ice, fire, lightning, and more from afar. Using mana as their primary resource, they certainly know how to pack a magical punch. With seven compelling companions at your beck and call,

The Veilguard, you’ll also work towards three specializations. While the Champion and Reaper classes are going to be very tempting for players looking for a defensive style, Slayer will focus on two-handed weapons and abusing enemies with the staggered and sundered status effects.

The Veilguard, then called Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, would be heading to Tevinter, it was the only thing I wanted to see. More than taking down Solas or meeting new companions, Tevinter was my main reason to care about whatever Dragon Age 4 would be called.

If you can't choose which skills to pick, then here are the best rogue abilities in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.