The latest entry in the fantasy role-playing franchise Dragon Age allows players to create a character who identifies as trans.
One of the game’s developers of Dragon Age: The Veilguard announced the launch of the latest chapter in the series, saying they “cannot wait to see the deeply personalised characters you’ll create, the inventive ways you’ll combat your foes, and the decisions you’ll make that shape your adventure.”
“And of course we’re eager to hear of the relationships you’ll form with your companions along the way,” they continued.
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According to a screenshot from an X user, trans-identifying characters will have specific dialogue options relating to their chosen gender identity. These dialogue options include things like “I love who I am,” “Feels good to see the real me,” and “I’m getting there.”
Writing on X, one user said: “I’m not trans, but why are people hating on it? Could add a lot of replayability. The people who are mad always played female characters, gnomes, goblins, etc and didn’t have to completely identify with those choices. Why is this is a bridge too far? Anyways, grats guys.”
“The joy I’m feeling in my heart right now can’t be put into words. The 31st can’t get here soon enough so I can experience that joy on an even deeper level,” another X user commented.