Baldur's Gate 3 Publishing Director Shares Thoughts on Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Michael Douse, the publishing director for Baldur’s Gate 3, has recently expressed his admiration for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, making a favorable comparison to Larian Studios’ acclaimed RPG. As anticipation builds around The Veilguard, gamers' reactions are mixed; some are eagerly awaiting its release, while others are concerned about the potential for a lackluster experience. In this climate, hearing positive feedback from those involved with one of the most celebrated RPGs in recent years provides a boost of confidence.

The fourth installment in the Dragon Age series was initially announced back in 2018. Throughout its development, the game transitioned from the title Dragon Age: Dreadwolf to Dragon Age: The Veilguard, along with various gameplay changes. Following the release of its first official trailer earlier this year, the art style of The Veilguard received a mixed response from fans, leading to skepticism about BioWare's latest endeavor. However, as the launch date approaches, sentiments appear to be shifting towards a more optimistic view.

Recently, Michael Douse shared his thoughts on The Veilguard, having played it in the past few weeks. He described the game as “compatible” with the experience offered by Baldur’s Gate 3, likening it to a “well-crafted, character-driven binge-worthy Netflix series” that maintains a strong sense of drive and momentum. Douse praised the combat system as “brilliant,” asserting that it surpasses that of typical action games. He also noted that The Veilguard “feels like the first Dragon Age game that truly knows what it wants to be,” though he cautioned that it differs significantly from Dragon Age: Origins, which may disappoint some long-time fans.

Baldur's Gate 3 Publishing Director Endorses Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Given Douse's background with Larian’s flagship title, his commendations carry weight. Baldur’s Gate 3 has achieved remarkable success, selling over 10 million copies and winning numerous Game of the Year accolades, thus setting a new benchmark for RPGs. This endorsement from the game's publishing director should excite fans about Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

Early reviews for The Veilguard have also emerged, painting a favorable picture of the RPG. Currently, it holds an average score of 83 on OpenCritic, based on 50 reviews. While this score falls short of Baldur’s Gate 3’s impressive 96, it still represents a solid average that bodes well for its launch.

Ultimately, players will soon be able to assess the quality of BioWare’s latest offering for themselves. Dragon Age: The Veilguard is set to release on October 31 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.