BioWare’s upcoming gaming release,Dragon Age: The Veilguard,offers players a new look into the belovedDragon Ageseries. AsDragon Age’s newest hero, players will save a battered world with rich companions by their side. But after its many years of development, finally reachingThe Veilguard’s release datemight mean much more for BioWare on the whole.

With seven years since the release of themuch-malignedMass Effect Andromeda, and even longer from the much-adored trilogy,Mass Effect 5has been highly anticipated for a long time. But with little news to satiate players for what’s to come, it’s been a lengthy period of uncertainty for prospective players. But now withDragon Age: The Veilguardset to release, everything could be about to change.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Is No Longer Bioware’s Biggest Focus

Releasing October 31, Dragon Age: The Veilguard Is Finally Complete

After its lengthy production,Dragon Age: The Veilguardis finally set for release on October 31. But with the game now finalized and ready to go, it might be an indicator thatMass Effect 5is soon set to leave its pre-production stage. Becoming BioWare’s upcoming sole focus, it could be a promising new stage for the game and its potential.

Mass Effect 5’s 30-Second Trailer Has Huge Story Implications

N7 Day leads to new details about the series' future each year. This year did not disappoint, offering clues that tie together separate storylines.

Despite mixed opinions on the fourth installment in the series,Mass Effect Andromeda, players have been eagerly awaiting what’s to come. With the trilogy a favorite for many players, there’s a lot of promise for what can be expected fromMass Effect 5. With the likelihood it’s going to become BioWare’s biggest priority, what’s next for the franchise’s success is now to be seen.

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What We Know Of Mass Effect 5

Teasers For Mass Effect 5 Show Snippets Of What’s To Come

With a lot of canon debates about the upcomingMass Effect 5, the BioWare team has likely been carefully working on the story of the new game. Through a handful of snippets of concept art and teaser trailers, fans have been able to piece together bits and pieces about what’s to come. With references toAndromedaand the Alliance within some of the teasers, it seems that these elements might be core parts of the story.

As theN7 Day 2023 teasershowcased a helmeted figure adorned in an N7 jacket, it appears that BioWare has teased the game’s leading protagonist. Teasers have also showcased some familiar elements, from a reaper silhouette to Liara walking through a snowy landscape that’s yet to be identified. With such little news and reveals though, it seems that now thatDragon Age: The Veilguardis soon to release, it might be time players can finally uncover more of whatMass Effect 5may be.

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is the fourth entry in the Dragon Age franchise and a sequel to 2014’s Dragon Age: Inquisition. A classic character, Solas, will return as the new game’s antagonist. The game will retain many of the series' staples, such as multiple dialogue options, party choices, romantic options, and more. Dreadwolf will act as the first direct sequel in the Dragon Age franchise.

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Taash in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

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