This week, Xbox Game Pass adds two major titles: Gears of War: Reloaded on August 26, featuring modernized graphics and multiplayer, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard on August 28, offering new adventures in Thedas. Fans can look forward to these significant releases in late August.
The latest Dragon Age game, The Veilguard, suffered from poor management and strategic missteps at EA, including multiple redesigns and rushed development, leading to a disappointing release and highlighting EA's broader issues with Bioware's game quality.
Metacritic has responded to the review bombing of 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard,' where user scores on their platform significantly differ from those on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. The game has been criticized with terms like "woke" and "propaganda," leading to a low Metacritic user score of 3.8/10. Metacritic stated they have a moderation system to address abusive reviews, but many such reviews remain. The platform's criteria for removing reviews appear narrow, as political disagreements alone don't warrant removal.
BioWare's latest installment, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, places a significant emphasis on companion characters, marking the first time the studio has intentionally crafted complex and fully realized companions. Game leads discuss how these characters are central to the game's narrative and gameplay, with unique story arcs, combat roles, and personal development that enhance player engagement and emotional investment.