Later this fall, BioWare and EA's Dragon Age: The Veilguard will finally give gamers a look at how the world of Thedas has changed in the decade since Dragon Age: Inquisition took place. But if the latest extended gameplay preview is any indication, Thedas hasn't been changed for the better. However, the storytelling of the game itself appears to be more refined.

Via IGN, The Veilguard co-directors Corinne Busche and John Epler hosted a 22-minute gameplay video that takes place deep into the story. In this side quest, the player character, Rook, agrees to help his companion, Davrin, complete a personal mission of revenge. The directors also pick up two additional side quests to procure medical supplies for the Grey Wardens and to locate a few of their missing members. This was meant to illustrate that these missions are more organically placed in the story, rather than unrelated events.

Additionally, the Crossroads is no longer a place of refuge thanks to the war between the game's antagonist, Solas, and the gods. Rook and his companions have to fight their way through the area before they arrive at Hossberg, an area that has been overrun by the Blight.