As anticipation builds for BioWare’s upcoming release, "Dragon Age: The Veilguard," fans of the series are buzzing with speculation over which characters from past installments might make a comeback. In a recent discussion on Bluesky, lead writer Trick Weekes provided a tantalizing clue: any character not seen dying onscreen could potentially reappear in the new game.
Potential Returns Based on Past Choices
This statement opens up a realm of possibilities, particularly because Dragon Age titles often leave the fates of certain characters up to player decisions. Notably, the scenario in "Dragon Age: Inquisition" where a character is left in the Fade has sparked intense fan speculation. The game ambiguously notes that the character will "likely" die, which, coupled with Weekes’ recent comments, suggests a potential for their return.
Candidates for this dramatic return include:
- Hawke, the protagonist of "Dragon Age II," who always appears in the Fade.
- Stroud, Alistair, and Loghain, whose presence in the Fade is determined by choices made in "Dragon Age: Origins."
Should these characters have survived their ordeals in the Fade, it could set the stage for intriguing plot developments, given the transformative and often perilous nature of the Fade.
Speculations on Other Characters
While the narrative potential for characters left in the Fade is rich, there are other characters whose fates were ambiguous enough to warrant speculation. For instance, characters like Dorian, who hails from Tevinter—a central location in the new storyline—might naturally reappear due to narrative necessity rather than mysterious survival.