The recent trailer for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which dropped on the 15th of August, was filled with intricate details that fans might have missed at first sight. There are a few big reveals for some of the big cinematic moments in the game that might even be considered minor spoilers by some fans.
Packed with subtle clues and hints, the trailer offers a look into the game’s upcoming storyline and reveals more about a few companions. Specifically, there are 11 key moments from the trailer that might have big implications.
11. A Darkspawn Ogre
The Darkspawn Ogre makes a return in the trailer, but fans might notice a significant change. Unlike the terrifying versions seen in Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age 2, this Ogre seems far less intimidating. The new cartoony art style of the game is the reason, something that has been rather controversial and highly debated so far.
10. Elven Gods Creating Portals
A brief but intriguing scene shows the Elven Gods seemingly creating portals. This raises questions about their involvement in Dragon Age: The Veilguard‘s storyline. Could they be the ones manipulating events behind the scenes? The silhouette of their design is pretty interesting too.
9. Scout Harding’s Bruised Face
One of the noticeable details in the trailer is Scout Harding’s bruised face. The bruise looks impressively realistic, with natural shading and coloring.
It will be interesting to see if this injury will heal over time in the game, which would add realism and depth to the character’s development, in real-time.
8. Scout Harding With Magic Powers
Another surprise is the glimpse of Scout Harding wielding magic and petrifying enemies. This is quite unexpected since she’s traditionally a non-magic character.
There’s speculation that she may have gained these powers through the use of lyrium, a powerful substance in the Dragon Age universe. If so, this could significantly change her role in the story.
7. A Hostage Trapped Near a Dragon
In a tense moment, the trailer shows a hostage trapped near a dragon. The framing of the scene suggests that the hostage might be used as bait to lure the dragon out.
This tactic could be part of a larger strategy in the game, maybe even a gameplay mechanic. Or it might just be a specific cutscene.
6. Morrigan Wearing Flemeth’s Crown
Morrigan, a fan-favorite character who returns in this game, is seen wearing a crown that closely resembles Flemeth’s. This could imply that Morrigan has taken on Flemeth’s role as the Witch of the Woods.
If true, this would mark a significant shift in Morrigan’s character arc, and could lead to her having a greater role and influence in the game.
5. A Fallen Dragon
A scene in the trailer shows a fallen dragon, seemingly after Solas opens another portal. The connection between the two events suggests that Solas’s actions could be powerful enough to take down these massive dragons, making him all that much more threatening. Or could it be another creature from the portal that did it?
4. Red and Blue Blighted Dragons
The trailer also features two red and blue dragons, both of which appear to be suffering from the Blight, a deadly corruption in the Dragon Age world.
The presence of these Blighted dragons hints at a possible resurgence of the Blight, which could play a central role in the Veilguard storyline, likely Solas’ doing.
3. Rook with Solas’ Dagger
The protagonist, Rook, is seen holding a dagger with a handle that closely resembles Solas’. This could suggest a greater interaction between Rook and Solas, leaving fans wondering whether Rook was given the dagger by Solas, or took it from him forcefully. Their dynamic is sure to be interesting.
2. Underwater Elven Ruins
One of the more visually stunning scenes in the trailer is a dragon emerging from underwater Elven ruins. This moment could mean that players will explore ancient Elven locations.
The ruins might hold secrets about the Elves’ past or hidden treasures that could be vital to the storyline, especially when Solas is involved.
1. A Lyrium Mine
Finally, there’s a scene featuring a Lyrium mine, which might be the source of Scout Harding’s newfound powers. If she did indeed gain her magic through exposure to lyrium, this location could play a significant role in the game’s plot.
The mine could also be a critical resource or a dangerous place and might also play a bigger role in the game. The Dragon Age: The Veilguard trailer is rich with hidden details and potential storylines for die-hard fans of the lore, with plenty of revelations to digest.
Fans will have to wait till the 31st of October to find out how each of these actually plays out in the game. After the recent trailer, how excited are you for the game? Let us know in the comments!
