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“What I see from Veilguard is a game that finally bridges the gap,” Darrah says.

This “gap” is apparently a gulf between Dragon Age’s storytelling and combat.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard gameplay cutscene screenshot showing Neve Gallus, a human mage woman wearing a black cap with a lace veil

“Uncharitably, previous Dragon Age games got to the realm of ‘combat wasn’t too bad.’

“This is really the best Dragon Age game that I’ve ever played.

That’s certainly some lofty praise for someone who’s been around for many of Dragon Age’s highs.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard art showing the RPG�s companions grouped together

Dragon Age: The Veilguard finally launches later this year across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard reveal trailer screenshot showing Lace Harding, a dwarven woman with long red hair and a freckled face

A Dragon Age character stares out against a blue background.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard reveal trailer screenshot showing a close-up of an elf�s stern face, a blade held up beside his cheek

Dragon Age: The Veilguard screenshot showing Solas, a pale bald Elven mage, wielding lightning-like powers while grimacing

Dragon Age: The Veilguard screenshot showing the RPG�s companions standing as a united group, the main protagonist at front wielding a sword

Dragon Age: The Veilguard screenshot of Solas

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