Electronic Arts has just released a new trailer for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, featuring new characters and a look at the franchise's next epic adventure.

After nearly a decade of anticipation, fans of the Dragon Age series were finally rewarded with a new trailer for the upcoming game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9. The latest preview not only offers a glimpse at the game’s rich, immersive world, but also introduces a host of new characters that players will soon be battling.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard picks up storylines that have been lingering since the release of Dragon Age: Inquisition in 2014, and the excitement surrounding the franchise’s return is palpable. This trailer only added to the hype, revealing a diverse and intriguing cast of characters, including a familiar face. In addition to beloved villain Varric, players will meet his “old friend” Harding, a formidable scout with a powerful longbow, who leads viewers through the introduction of six new characters.

The trailer reveals that these characters will be crucial allies on their journey through The Fade, the mirror realm connected to Thedas but separated by the Veil. Players will encounter Neve, the detective who will be their eyes and ears in the shadows, and Lucanis, the deadly mage-assassin armed with many daggers. They will also meet Bellara, whose veil-jumping abilities hint at a unique connection to The Fade, and Emmrich, the necromancer who wields the dark arts against their enemies. Along with them are Davrin the Warden and Tash, the fiery dragon hunter, all under your control as the player, tasked with guiding this diverse group across treacherous landscapes to uncover long-buried secrets.