Dragon Age: The Veilguard – BioWare Reveals Lost Companions That Never Made the Cut

Dragon Age: The Veilguard, released on October 31st, has quickly become one of the most celebrated entries in the entire Dragon Age franchise. This was possible thanks to its immersive narrative, dynamic gameplay, and intricate mechanics. The game also invites players to explore a rich, ever-evolving world where their choices have real consequences, shaping their character and the world’s future.

Among all the features, one of the standout features of The Veilguard is its companion system, which allows players to meet a diverse group of characters, each with their own personal stories and abilities. These companions can join the protagonist on their journey. While there are seven companions available to meet in the game, recent discoveries have revealed that there were even more potential companions who didn’t make it into the final version.

Players Discovered Potential Companions for Dragon Age: The Veilguard

In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, there are seven companions players can bond with throughout their journey. Each companion has a distinct personality, and players must adapt their approach to suit their favorites’ preferences and conditions. These companions play crucial roles in helping the protagonist restore order to Thedas as each offers unique skills during the main mission.

While players might assume these seven are the only options available, recent discoveries have revealed that additional potential companions were originally planned for the game, though they never made it past the concept phase.

This discovery came to light after a curious fan, Reddit user PugThatNeedsHugs was looking through the Dragon Age: The Veilguard art book and uncovered concept art and character details that hint at these lost companions.

After sharing pictures of the unused characters, the Dragon Age community erupted with speculation and excitement, discussing which companions they would have liked to see in the final game.

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These enthusiastic comments show that players wanted to see more companions. They are also excited to see that there are so many characters that can appear in future updates. For now, with the help of character customization, players can also take inspiration from them when making their characters.

Fans Looking Forward to the Future Content

For the Dragon Age community, these revelations have offered them an interesting glimpse into the creative process behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard. While it is still disappointing to see that some of these unique and beautifully designed characters didn’t make it into the final game, it’s also a testament to the depth of the world-building that BioWare is capable of.

However, the fact that so many potential companions were thought out and made shows the level of care and attention that went into crafting the game’s universe. For now, it’s still unknown whether these lost companions will make an appearance in future Dragon Age games or DLC.

In the meantime, fans are speculating about what might have been, imagining the stories and relationships these characters could have brought to the game. The Veilguard may have only included seven companions, but the rich lore and narrative possibilities hinted at by these lost characters continue to fuel excitement and curiosity among players.

In the end, as BioWare expands the universe in future updates and titles, who knows? Some of these intriguing and immersive figures might just find their way from the drawing board into the world of Dragon Age.