Dragon Age™: The Veilguard

New clothes for old problems; Thedas is screwed.

PublisherElectronic Arts
DeveloperBioWare
ReleaseOct 31, 2024
Retail Price$59.99
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About Dragon Age™: The Veilguard

Dragon Age™: The Veilguard is the latest mainline entry in the single-player RPG series. Players assume the role of Rook, a customizable hero tasked with uniting the Veilguard to confront ancient, corrupt gods threatening Thedas. The core loop involves navigating a vibrant world of wilderness, labyrinths, and cities, making choices that impact the narrative, and leading a team of seven distinct companions into combat against various foes. Players craft their character from multiple races and classes, then progress through a dramatic campaign to save the continent.

The game emphasizes strategic combat, combining fast-paced attacks, parries, and dodges with a companion ability wheel to exploit enemy weaknesses and execute devastating combos. Three core classes—Warrior, Mage, and Rogue—each offer distinct weapon types and abilities. Rook and their companions advance through deep RPG progression systems, utilizing individual skill trees, perks, and specializations, while discovering unique artifacts to enhance combat styles. This is a single-player RPG centered on character choice, tactical combat, and companion-driven narrative.

System requirements

Minimum

OS
64 bit Windows 10/11
CPU
Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X* (see notes)
RAM
16 GB RAM
GPU
NVIDIA GTX 970/1650 / AMD Radeon R9 290X
Storage
100 GB available space
Additional Notes
SSD Preferred, HDD Supported; AMD AM4 CPUs on Windows 11 require AGESA V2 1.2.0.7 or newer

Recommended

OS
64 bit Windows 10/11
CPU
Intel Core i9-9900K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X* (see notes)
RAM
16 GB RAM
GPU
NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700XT
Storage
100 GB available space
Additional Notes
SSD Required; AMD AM4 CPUs on Windows 11 require AGESA V2 1.2.0.7 or newer