Video games virtually really feel compelled to be open world in at this time’s day and age, even when there’s no want for them to be, and that stands doubly true for lots of the greatest AAA launch. It got here as a nice shock, then, when BioWare confirmed earlier within the 12 months that the upcoming Dragon Age: The Veilguard was as an alternative going to undertake a mission-based strategy.
Even so, that doesn’t imply those that get pleasure from exploration in video games might be left ravenous. In a latest Discord Q&A (summarized and compiled by @shinobi602 on Twitter), the developer revealed that although quests tied to the primary story are going to be largely linear and handcrafted, exterior of missions, gamers will nonetheless get the prospect to freely discover a variety of giant and open environments, together with Arlathan Forest, the Hossberg Wetlands, and extra.
How giant these environments might be stays to seen, however on paper, Dragon Age: The Veilguard actually appears to be putting the correct steadiness. Hopefully, that’s one thing that we’ll be capable of expertise within the recreation as effectively.
In the identical Discord Q&A, BioWare additionally revealed new particulars on the sport’s gear system and UI customization, amongst different issues. Learn extra on that by means of right here.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard launches on October 31 for PS5, Xbox Sequence X/S, and PC.
