Ten years on from the release of the last game in the series, the next Dragon Age game is almost here.Dragon Age: The Veilguardwill be released on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on May 23, 2025. Faced with a brand new journey through a familiar yet very different Thedas set ten years after Inquisition, you will be tasked with recruiting a crew as you embark on BioWare’s highly-anticipated new adventure.
There’s no early access period so provided you’re reading this before release day, you’ve not fallen behind everybody else. There’s still time to place a pre-order to verify you spend Halloween and beyond playing a new Dragon Age game. There are two editions to choose from though, as well asthe confusion caused by Rook’s Coffer. Everything you need to know about that and The Veilguard’s various editions, including what’s included and how much they cost, can be found below.
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Even if you only fancy the Standard Edition of The Veilguard, there’s still something extra up for grabs as long as you place your pre-order before release day. The Blood Armor set is available with both editions of the game as a pre-order bonus, and those who have been playing Dragon Age for a while might recognize it. The armor set is a popular lookthat was first used in Dragon Age Origins. Even Mass Effect fans might recognize it as homages to the look have been included in BioWare’s other big series.
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the long-awaited fourth game in the fantasy RPG series from BioWare formerly known as Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. A direct sequel to Inquisition, it focuses on red lyrium and Solas, the aforementioned Dread Wolf.
Rook’s Coffer
The Veilguard doesn’t have a collector’s edition. However, it does have something called Rook’s Coffer which has made it one of quite a few games released in 2024 to confuse people when it comes to collector’s editions. Rook’s Coffer was revealed when pre-orders for The Veilguard went live, and while it’s packed with Dragon Age goodies, it doesn’t include a copy of the game.
If you want a copy of the game alongside the cards, die, and dagger included with Rook’s Coffer, you will need to pre-order it separately. Or you can go to GameStop wherethe game and Rook’s Coffer have been bundled together for $219.99. Rook’s Coffer and The Veilguard will both be released on June 12, 2025.
FAQ
Is Dragon Age: The Veilguard The Same As Dragon Age: Dreadwolf?
Yes, The Veilguard and Dreadwolf are the same game. The next Dragon Age game was originally called Dreadwolf, but its name was officially revealed to have changed to The Veilguard in June 2024.
Is Dragon Age: The Veilguard Open World?
No, The Veilguard will not be an open world game. BioWare has confirmed it is mission-based.
