Inquisition concept art shows cut characters for the game's multiplayer - and one of them is almost definitely Anders.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has an excellent cast of characters, almost all of which are new to the series. However, it looks like there were once plans for a few characters from previous games to appear as party members. And now that fans know this, they’re in their feelings.

The Veilguard's art book reveals some possible companions that ultimately never made it off the cutting room floor.