Summary
Dragon Age: The Veilguardis taking a page out ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s book, allowing players to romance any companion, regardless of gender. Though some of the companions inDragon Age: The Veilguardwill be revealed on July 08, 2025, during the official gameplay showcase, BioWare has announced that players will be able to recruit a total of seven unique companions over the course of the story. Each companion will belong to a different faction of Thedas, seemingly united under the common goal of protecting the Veil and stopping the Dread Wolf’s schemes.
As befits a BioWare title, players will be able to romance their companions inDragon Age: The Veilguard. However, instead of followingDragon Age: Inquisition’s example of inclusivity, the romance options inThe Veilguardwill be available to all players, regardless of gender. While “playersexual” characters have become the norm in modern games, it was the secondDragon Agetitle that first pushed this envelope in 2010. The initial reaction by BioWare fans and the gaming world at large was highly contentious, as some players felt having gay, lesbian, straight, and bisexual characters was more authentic. As a result, theromances inDragon Age: Inquisitionwere a course correction, and nowThe Veilguardis pivoting back.
In arecent interview with IGN, General Manager Gary McKay revealed that players could “romance the companions they wanted” inDragon Age: The Veilguard, implying that they wouldn’t be barred fromromancing aDragon Agecharacterdue to being an incompatible gender or race. Player response has been mixed across social media, with some seeing it as a step back fromDragon Age: Inquisition, while others feel that it gave more emphasis on player choice and agency.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Will Allow All Players to Romance Any Companion
Ultimately, it’s a decision that will not have any major effect onDragon Age: The Veilguard’s success, as recent games such asCyberpunk 2077andBaldur’s Gate 3have proven that both approaches can be handled with care. Thecompanions in the nextDragon Agegamewill hopefully be memorable and evocative of that famous BioWare charm, as the new title purposefully places an emphasis on the player and their fellowship.
Dragon Age: The Veilguardis expected to releasein Q1 2025, and it’s highly likely that BioWare will slowly reveal the full slate of companions as the game approaches its launch. Though there is always a chance for a companion to be a returning character from previousDragon Agegames, many players are hoping that the cast inThe Veilguardwill mostly be brand new. Players will likely discover more information about how romance works inDragon Age: The Veilguardin the coming months.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
WHERE TO PLAY
Enter the world of Thedas, a vibrant land of rugged wilderness, treacherous labyrinths, and glittering cities – steeped in conflict and secret magics. Now, a pair of corrupt ancient gods have broken free from centuries of darkness and are hellbent on destroying the world.Thedas needs someone they can count on. Rise as Rook, Dragon Age’s newest hero. Be who you want to be and play how you want to play as you fight to stop the gods from blighting the world. But you’re able to’t do this alone – the odds are stacked against you. Lead a team of seven companions, each with their own rich story to discover and shape, and together you will become The Veilguard.
