Dragon Age: The Veilguard
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Bioware: release date October 31, 2024
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9/20/2024
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The original name was Dragon Age: Dreadwolf and was changed to Dragon Age: The Veilguard on on June 6, 2024.
The name change sparked various reactions among fans and commentators, particularly around the notion of whether this change reflects a shift towards a more "woke" narrative or focus in the game's development.
BioWare's leadership, including Gary McKay, has expressed that the name change better captures the essence of what this game has evolved into during its development. This could be seen as a strategic move to align the game's title more closely with its evolved narrative and gameplay focus.
Some of the fanbase that feel that the potential loss of tactical gameplay in favor of what they fear might be a more narrative or character-driven focus, which could be misconstrued or criticized as being "woke" if they believe it detracts from the game's core mechanics or traditional appeal.
- ''Feels like the series' Mass Effect 2 moment" -Eurogamer
- "A definite GOTY contender" -GameRant
- "The Character Creator I’ve Always Wanted" -IGN
- • "BioWare At Its Most Confident" -Gamespot
Recent reactions to Dragon Age: The Veilguard have included a significant amount of criticism, particularly centered around its character customization features.
The game offers an extensive character creator where players can choose from a wide array of options including different body types, racial representations, and specific customization like top surgery scars, which reflects an effort to include transgender and non-binary representations in gaming. This move has been praised for allowing players from various backgrounds to see themselves represented in the game, enhancing the personal connection to their characters.
However, there's criticism regarding the balance in body representation. Some people have pointed out that while there are options for various body modifications like scars, the customization might not cater equally to all preferences, specifically mentioning the lack of options for characters with larger chests or more pronounced buttocks. This critique stems from a feeling that while the game aims for inclusivity, it might be overlooking what some perceive as more conventional or majority preferences in body types.
The reviews are coming out and it is far worse than even I expected. The divide between gamers and journalists could not be more apparent.
Dragon Age: Veilguard | Review Roundup - * - These are pre-release shill scores. The developer only gave codes to perceived favorable reviewers
- 5/5 - CGM, Eurogamer
- 10 - XboxEra, Press Start, Game Rant, ButWhyTho
- 9.5 - TechRaptor
- 9 - IGN, GamesRadar, COGConnected
- 8.5 - Dualshockers
- 8 - PushSquare
- 4/5 - Dexerto, TheGamer
- 3/5 - VGC, VG247
OpenCritic Score (OC): 85
An article on That Park Place outlines a lot of the foreseen issues. Click link below:
New ‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’ Gameplay Confirms Game Is Ultra Woke
Lurkers, LURKERS.
— Perma Banned (@GiveMeBanHammer) October 31, 2024
Remember what I said on yesterday's stream about how funny it would be if all the Game Journos giving Dragon Age Veilguard glowing reviews - Likely got briefed by someone at EA and/or Bioware of what words they have to include into their reviews?
Like a tutor… pic.twitter.com/fncsnsNxm2
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And they say the game is not woke propaganda.... just discovered this while reading codex entires. @Grummz @RealHypnotic1 @nuhre_ @EndymionYT @Pirat_Nation @NatalyaSirinova @ArturSmiarowski @SmashJT @JayViperTV @TinkererYorch pic.twitter.com/ti9OEYvQWd
— Laureano Gutiérrez (@laureanojgv) November 4, 2024
Dragon Age Veilguard writer/designer MESSES UP leaves propaganda TRANS WRITERS NOTES or DIARY in game lore (video).
— Grummz (@Grummz) November 4, 2024
What appear to be writer's notes have been uncovered in the PC version of Dragon Age Veilguard. The notes, which read almost like a diary, have some crazy stuff in… https://t.co/uSFbuI81o6 pic.twitter.com/M5owD26L0a