Larian Studios' Director Explores BioWare's Dragon Age: The Veilguard Amidst RPG Comparisons

In the ongoing conversation surrounding RPGs, Baldur's Gate 3's director has expressed interest in exploring BioWare's latest offering, The Veilguard. His eagerness was clear as he quickly initiated the download.

The recent comparisons made between Dragon Age and Baldur's Gate 3 sparked curiosity in Swen Vincke, the founder of Larian Studios and the man behind Baldur's Gate 3. He took to social media, posting an enigmatic message that hinted at being well into an extensive 82GB download, indicating that he was intrigued amid all the discussions.

While Vincke didn’t specify exactly what content he was downloading, it’s unlikely he was merely indulging in the remastered version of another game or various elements from a different title. It seems plausible that he’s referring to a significant new release this week, especially since Dragon Age: The Veilguard closely matches that download size he mentioned. Thus, it stands to reason that his curiosity is piqued by this specific game.

Moreover, Vincke isn’t the only one showing interest; Mike Gamble, a senior developer at BioWare currently working on Mass Effect 5, joined the conversation to convey that he hopes Vincke enjoys whatever he is downloading.

If it indeed is Dragon Age under discussion, the "chatter" likely pertains to the parallels drawn between both titles. Each is a fresh installment in well-established, companion-centric fantasy RPG series that had been on hiatus for an extended period. The connection is further reinforced given BioWare's history with the two original Baldur's Gate titles. This association has drawn the attention of several original developers, including David Gaider, creator of Dragon Age, who expressed astonishment at seeing his character make a return in Baldur's Gate 3.

Vincke isn't alone in exploring Dragon Age: The Veilguard; a publishing director from Larian has mentioned that the new title is entirely in line with his experience during the development of Baldur's Gate 3.