Dragon Age: The Veilguard takes place 10 years after Dragon Age: Inquisition

Dragon Age: The Veilguard introduces several changes to the gameplay mechanics compared to Dragon Age: Inquisition. One notable change is the removal of the power mechanic that blocked progress in Inquisition. Instead, players will have more freedom to explore and complete quests at their own pace.

Another significant change is the focus on player choices and their consequences. Locations in The Veilguard can change based on the decisions players make, allowing for a more personalized gameplay experience. Additionally, players can return to previously visited locations to complete side quests, which are described as "handcrafted and story-focused." The developers have also confirmed that there will be no "fetch quests" in the game.

The Veilguard also reduces the party size from three to two, aiming for a "much more intimate experience." This change requires players to carefully balance the skills of their companions, making companion selection and strategy more crucial than in previous Dragon Age installments.

Overall, these changes in gameplay mechanics aim to provide a more immersive and choice-driven experience for players in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

The Inquisitor from Dragon Age: Inquisition will return in Dragon Age: The Veilguard and play a significant role in the game's narrative. Players will be able to customize their Inquisitor's appearance and make key decisions from the previous game that will impact the beginning of The Veilguard. This will be done through the character creation process, where players can choose what happened in the previous game using tarot cards that serve as a brief retelling of the 2014 adventure. Additionally, the Inquisitor's background, including the choices they made all the way up to the end of Dragon Age: Inquisition, can be recreated in The Veilguard.