"It is certainly a lore narrative that we reinforce throughout the adventure," says game director Corinne Busche

The Veilguard explained why they abandoned the Keep system, carrying over choices from previous installments in the series, and how they approach satisfying players and inspiring by DLC.

Leaning on companions? Borrowing from the structure of Mass Effect 2 and 3? References to Final Fantasy 10 and 12 for RPG systems? Pinch me.