Dragon Age 4 is not joking at all and will shake up a lot of things by drawing inspiration from cult games. The goal is to improve as much as possible to completely impress the players in several aspects.
The new title in the Dragon Age saga, entitled The Veilguard, or Dragon Age 4, promises a renewed experience with a progression system deeply influenced by great games. This influence marks a significant evolution for the series. Known for its roots as a CRPG and now moving towards a more action-RPG experience. The game looks… quite grandiose and we’ll explain why.
Dragon Age 4 changes combat system
Corinne Busche, game director, shared during an interview with RPG Site that The Veilguard (Dragon Age 4) will have an “absolutely huge” skill tree, tailored to each class. Inspired by Final Fantasy 10’s spherical grid system, this skill tree will allow for in-depth character customization. With specific paths dedicated to different specializations. Each class will be able to explore three main categories of skills. Defense, weaponry and abilities, which will directly influence their way of approaching combat and in-game strategies. Busche also cites Final Fantasy 12, and in particular its Zodiac edition, as one of his main inspirations.
In addition to the main skill tree, each class will benefit from unique specializations such as the “Reaper” for warriors, which allows you to steal life from enemies. Playmates, a central element of previous Dragon Age titles, will also have unique skill trees. Allowing players to further customize their abilities and tailor them to their playstyle.
The game will introduce a level cap set at 50. With the ability for players to freely reset their skill trees, reflecting a desire to make the game very accessible to players. Busche highlights this aspect, saying that the goal is to offer a very player-oriented experience.
Dragon Age 4 appears to be moving even further away from its CRPG roots to fully embrace the action-RPG genre. While maintaining a narrative richness and depth of personalization that have always characterized the series. This mix of influence from Japanese RPG titles and BioWare’s Western approach could well redefine what fans expect from a Dragon Age game. By integrating innovative game mechanics while remaining faithful to the original spirit of the franchise. For the moment, the game still does not have a release date, unfortunately.