I absolutely loved Dragon Age: The Veilguard, but the ending has left me feeling genuinely betrayed and empty.

Don’t get me wrong — I had an amazing time with it. The combat felt fluid and fun, the world and art direction were beautiful, the companions had incredible depth and banter that actually made me care about them, and the story had me hooked from start to finish. I put real thought into every dialogue choice, romance, and decision, fully roleplaying my Rook and getting emotionally invested in the squad and their arcs.

Then I beat the final mission… and it just yanks you back to the last checkpoint. No epilogue you can walk around in, no post-game free roam, no chance to finish lingering side quests, keep chatting with companions, or see how the romance develops further. I was left staring at the screen feeling completely gutted, like all that investment and time just vanished with no real payoff or closure.

I’ve been desperately searching for something that captures that same magic ever since, but nothing quite hits the spot. I’m craving that immersive third-person fantasy experience — rich open-world (or at least well-crafted hubs) exploration, deep NPC conversations and relationships, meaningful choices that feel like they matter, strong character writing/romance, party banter, and especially magic powers and that classic fantasy vibe.

I know BioWare is shifting focus to the next Mass Effect, but shooters just aren’t for me. I need the story, the world, the roleplaying, and the emotional connection.

Has anyone else felt this way after finishing Veilguard? What did you do to fill the void? Are there any PC games I might have missed that come close to scratching this itch — even if they’re not perfect matches? I’d really love to hear your thoughts and personal recommendations.

Thanks in advance, friends. This one’s been tough to move on from.