Bioware makes some tough and controversial choices as it tries to move its fantasy series forward in “Dragon Age: The Veilguard.”

Every Dragon Age game features a fair amount of character customization, but The Veilguard is the only title in the series that allows players to pick a faction. There are six factions to choose from in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, some of which are entirely new while others have been present in some form or another in previous games.

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