Dragon Age: The Veilguard received an official gameplay reveal that showed 20 minutes of the upcoming RPG. Fans seem to disagree about the action-oriented approach of the sequel, but there is one moment from today’s presentation that united everyone. Dragon Age lovers. If you’re trying to play the game spoiler-free when it launches this fall, this is your warning to turn back and open another tab, but if you want to see what’s already hurting some longtime fans, read on.
The beginning of The Veil Guardian finds the new protagonist Rook at the side of Varric Tethras, a Party member In Dragon Age II And Dragon Age: Inquisition. The dwarf is a fan favorite for his cheeky sayings, the stories he tells, and his devotion to Bianca, his crossbow that he has carried with him at every appearance since 2011. He has a personal relationship with Solas, the inquisition Group member who turns out to be the main antagonist at the end of the game. He wants to stop the elf magician’s doomsday plan and hopes to achieve this through conversation. But since Solas refuses to listen, Varric draws his crossbow… only for Solas to destroy it with a spell. Fans disagree. The moment is at about 16:45:
Scroll down to the comments on YouTube and you’ll find many fans who want to stop Solas’ plans with renewed vigor, not only because they threaten the lives of all non-elves, but because Bianca’s destruction must be avenged.
“Mofo really cheated on me, stole my stuff, took my hand and now he killed Bianca?!!,” writes @npc6254.
“Brave of them to put the death of such an important character in a teaser. RIP Bianca,” commented @fireandsun4476.
“Okay, now it’s Dragon Age: Revenge of Bianca,” said @quemsereu2009.
“*Solas breaks Bianca*
Me: This time it’s very personal (knife emoji),” wrote @pinkpearl1601.
To the average passerby, this probably sounds like a lot of fuss about a crossbow. But Bianca and Varric’s reverence for the weapon has been an important part of the dwarf’s story over the years. inquisition reveals the bow’s namesake, and it’s a big moment for a character who tends to shroud his own history in a smokescreen of storytelling. He also doesn’t use any other bows, even though he’s technically an archer, and the only way to make him more powerful in that role is to find upgrades for Bianca in inquisition. For Dragon Age Fans, this is like Cloud’s Buster Sword in the next Final Fantasy VII New edition Game.
Will Bianca be saved? Will Varric be able to cope without his trusty weapon? What will Solas do after Rook drops a statue on him? Find out next time on Dragon Age: The Veilguard when it launches on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S this fall.
