The Veilguard's performance speak to a fundamental misunderstanding of not just what the franchise is about, but the studio that makes it.

The Veilguard contains many achievements or trophies for you to earn. Plenty of them incentivize you to avoid just sticking to the main story. To earn Faction Strength in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, you'll need to sell valuables.

“In order to break out beyond the core audience, games need to directly connect to the evolving demands of players who increasingly seek shared-world features and deeper engagement alongside high-quality narratives in this beloved category,” Wilson said in an investor call.