Video games nearly really feel compelled to be open world in right this moment’s day and age, even when there’s no want for them to be, and that stands doubly true for most 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 will likely be left ravenous. In a current Discord Q&A (summarized and compiled by @shinobi602 on Twitter), the developer revealed that although quests tied to the principle story are going to be largely linear and handcrafted, outdoors of missions, gamers will nonetheless get the prospect to freely discover various massive and open environments, together with Arlathan Forest, the Hossberg Wetlands, and extra.
How massive these environments will likely be stays to seen, however on paper, Dragon Age: The Veilguard actually appears to be placing the proper steadiness. Hopefully, that’s one thing that we’ll have the ability to 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 Collection X/S, and PC.
