Dragon Age: The Veilguard Hits This Halloween [CNET]

Stock up on candy and defend Thedas on Oct. 31.

More than a decade after the release of Dragon Age: Inquisition, we’re finally getting the next game in the fantasy RPG series. BioWare is releasing Dragon Age: The Veilguard on Oct. 31. The game is now available for pre-order on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

“We wanted to give you the choice to really express yourself, and do that in a world full of adventure and danger,” John Epler, creative director of Dragon Age: The Veilguard wrote in the release date blog post. “So whether you’re a Warrior, Rogue or a Mage, we can’t wait for you to gear up, gather your party, and set out for another thrilling adventure through Thedas this Halloween.”

Previously titled “Dragon Age: Dreadwolf,” Veilguard follows a new customizable character known as Rook as they gather companions to oppose elven gods. One of those gods — Solas, aka the Dreadwolf — still plays a major part in the game, even if he’s no longer part of the title. 

BioWare also announced pre-order bonuses for the game, if you’re into that sort of thing. Like most AAA games these days, Veilguard will be available in multiple editions. Pre-ordering the standard edition ($70 for console, $60 for PC) will net you Blood Dragon Armor for all three classes. Pre-ordering the deluxe edition ($90 on console, $80 for PC) lets you also nab three armor sets and six weapons for Rook, plus seven weapon sets and seven armor sets for your companions — an armor set and weapon for each companion in the game.