Good and bad news for Dragon Age: The Veilguard fans! BioWare has announced the game will launch without Denuvo DRM, a decision celebrated by many players who often associate DRM with performance issues. However, this means no preload for PC players, a significant drawback considering the game's 100GB+ size.
No Denuvo, No Preload
BioWare's project director, Michael Gamble, confirmed on Twitter (X) that "Veilguard will not have Denuvo on PC. We trust you." This anti-piracy software, while common among publishers like EA, is often criticized for negatively impacting gameplay. The decision has been met with positive reactions from the community. Gamble also clarified that the game won't require always-online functionality.
The absence of Denuvo, however, necessitates the omission of a PC preload. This will likely disappoint some players given the game's substantial file size. Console players, thankfully, are unaffected and can preload. Xbox early access players can install now; PlayStation early access begins October 29th.
System Requirements Revealed
Alongside the DRM announcement, BioWare unveiled the system requirements. High-end PCs can leverage ray tracing and uncapped frame rates, while minimum specs aim for broad accessibility. Consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S) will offer fidelity and performance modes targeting 30 and 60 FPS respectively. PC players wanting full ray tracing effects will need a powerful rig: Intel Core i9 9900K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 16GB RAM, and an Nvidia RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon 6800XT.
For further details on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, including gameplay, release date, pre-order information, and news, please refer to the linked articles below. (Note: Links omitted as they were not provided in the original text.)
