When Dragon Age: The Veilguard finally launches, it will have the unique challenge of catching players up on a world filled with lore spanning a decade and multiple games. However, one of the game’s most significant hurdles lies in a critical piece of content that many players may have missed—Dragon Age: Inquisition’s final DLC, Trespasser. According to The Veilguard’s game director, Corinne Busche, this crucial epilogue probably should have been part of the base game.
During a recent preview session for The Veilguard, where the upcoming title showed potential for being BioWare's long-awaited comeback, YouTuber MrMattyPlays asked Busche about the role of downloadable content (DLCs) in the series. Her response pointed out an issue that has nagged fans for years.
Trespasser: More Than Just a DLC
Busche didn’t shy away from expressing her love for the Trespasser DLC. "I'm a huge fan of Trespasser," she said. "If I were to give any critique, it would only be that Trespasser is so central to the Dragon Age: Inquisition story that arguably maybe that should have been part of the base game."
That’s not a light critique. While DLCs often offer extra content, Trespasser dives deep into the motivations and plans of Solas, the mysterious elven companion from Inquisition, who is revealed to be the Dread Wolf. Without Trespasser, many players were left scratching their heads at the end of Inquisition, wondering where Solas had disappeared and how he became the antagonist that he is poised to be in The Veilguard.
The Importance of Trespasser for The Veilguard’s Plot
For players who missed the Trespasser DLC—or haven't spent time watching lore recap videos on YouTube—The Veilguard may seem like a disjointed continuation. Without the DLC’s vital backstory, newcomers or even returning players might be confused about how Solas evolved from a somewhat enigmatic ally to someone who would destroy the world for a “greater good.”