“No more carrying around that cartoonish chest plate”: Dragon Age: The Veilguard Includes a Feature Every RPG Desperately Needs

Much to the delight of fans, Dragon Age: The Veilguard introduces a long-awaited feature that aligns the series with modern RPG standards.

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  • BioWare has confirmed a significant new customization feature for Dragon Age: The Veilguard that addresses a long-standing fan request.
  • This addition brings the upcoming title more in line with modern RPG standards and player expectations.
  • The community's reaction to the news has been overwhelmingly positive, with many welcoming this series-first addition with open arms.
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As the release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard draws nearer, BioWare continues to reveal exciting details about the highly anticipated RPG. With each new announcement, fans find more reasons to be excited about their return to Thedas.

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Recently, a Q&A session held by the developers on Discord unveiled a feature that has long been on many players’ wishlists. This addition promises to bring the franchise in line with modern RPG standards, allowing players to look their best while still maintaining optimal stats.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Introduces a Game-Changing Feature

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In a move that’s sure to delight fashion-conscious gamers everywhere, BioWare has confirmed that Dragon Age: The Veilguard will include a transmog system. This series-first feature allows players to customize their characters’ appearance without sacrificing performance.

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A Reddit user succinctly shared this exciting news:

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For those who are unfamiliar with gaming jargon and don’t understand the hype, transmog (short for “transmogrification”) simply allows players to apply the appearance of one armor piece to another without affecting stats. This means you can now have your cake and eat it toooptimal stats with your preferred aesthetic!

Naturally, the community’s reaction to this news has been overwhelmingly positive:

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While the transmog feature has become increasingly common in modern RPGs, its absence in previous Dragon Age titles has been a point of frustration for many fans. Now, players can ensure their characters always look their best, even in the heat of battle.

Catching Up with RPG Fashion Trends

A scene from the Dragon Age: The Veilguard gameplay reveal trailer, featuring an elf character.
Fans won’t have to wait much longer to try out the game’s new features. | Image Credit: BioWare

The introduction of transmog in Dragon Age: The Veilguard brings the series up to speed with many of its contemporaries. As one player pointed out:

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This sentiment reflects how transmog has evolved from a novel feature to an expected standard in many RPGs.

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On the same note, some players have even humorously pointed out the traditional RPG experience:

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While the mismatched armor sets of early-game characters have their own charm, many players prefer a more cohesive look for their heroes. The addition of transmog in The Veilguard addresses this long-standing desire, allowing players to create the perfect look for their character without compromising on gameplay.

This feature is just one of many that fans are eagerly anticipating in the upcoming game. As BioWare and EA continue to reveal more about their latest project, it’s clear that they’re listening to player feedback and working to create an experience that combines the best of modern RPG design with the rich lore and storytelling the series is known for.

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Are you excited about the transmog system in Dragon Age: The Veilguard? What other features are you hoping to see in the game? Let us know in the comments below!

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Written by Soumyajit Mukherjee

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Soumyajit (ign: LockDown) is a die-hard PC gamer with a passion for competitive FPS games, having played Rainbow Six Siege at a competitive level in the past. Now, when he's not writing or dominating the lobby in Call of Duty, Valorant or even Rocket League, you can catch him in theaters watching the latest comic book films or binge-watching anime and thriller flicks!