Dragon Age: The Veilguard Almost Became A Multiplayer Game

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Multiplayer Focus Would Have Been Very Risky!

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  • Dragon Age games are well known for their storytelling and unforgettable characters. 
  • However, BioWare was planning to make Dragon Age: The Veilguard a multiplayer game.
  • This plan didn’t go far, as it would have taken the series far away from its roots.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard was revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, and it looked stunning. The fandom is quite excited about the game, even though recent releases from the studio have been nothing short of disastrous.

While everything looks promising so far, the studio almost made another huge mistake. BioWare has recently revealed that the upcoming Dragon Age was planned to be a multiplayer game.

Why it matters: The Dragon Age series has been all about the single-player experience with a lot of emphasis on the story and characters. A multiplayer focus could have ruined those core aspects.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Looks Promising And Can Help BioWare Redeem Itself

Speaking to GameInformer, Gary McKay, the general manager of BioWare revealed new information about the pre-production phase. He explained that there were a lot of experiments and decisions done on what type of game the next Dragon Age should be. 

At one point, it was multiplayer – we did a hard look at multiplayer, but we felt we really couldn’t return to our roots.

-Gary McKay

According to his statement, Dragon Age: The Veilguard was set to be a multiplayer-focused title at one point. However, this would have forced the team to completely divert from Dragon Age’s roots, and such an approach would not be welcomed by the fandom.

Moreover, a multiplayer focus would mean aspects like the live service and monetization taking center stage. This would not have been a great fit for the series, making it difficult for BioWare to work with.

McKay further explained that if the idea of making the game multiplayer was approved, then BioWare wouldn’t have been able to create unforgettable characters, and we completely agree.

Dragon Age games have in-depth stories about the characters, which is an essential part of the RPG experience.

It seems BioWare put a lot of thought into Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and rightfully so. This game marks the IP’s revival after more than a decade, so the team is taking extra care to get things right.

Arriving later this year, the RPG has already received more than 15 minutes of extensive gameplay. Fans can also expect more footage in the coming months as BioWare’s marketing ramps up ahead of the release.

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