Veilguard Embraces Trust in Content Creators with DRM-Free Gameplay

BioWare delivers both good and bad news for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The game will launch without Denuvo DRM, but PC players will miss out on preloading.

Veilguard: DRM-Free, No Preload for PC

BioWare's Michael Gamble announced on Twitter (X) that Dragon Age: The Veilguard will not utilize Denuvo DRM on PC. This decision, driven by trust in their players, is a welcome relief for many who often associate DRM with performance issues. The positive response from fans highlights the prevalent dislike of DRM software among PC gamers.

This positive news, however, comes with a caveat: the absence of DRM means no preload option for PC gamers. This is a significant drawback, considering the game's substantial 100GB storage requirement. Console players, however, can preload the game without issue. Xbox early access players can install now, while PlayStation early access begins October 29th. Gamble also confirmed that Veilguard will not require an always-online connection.

BioWare simultaneously released the system requirements. High-end PCs can leverage ray tracing and uncapped frame rates, while minimum specs prioritize accessibility. Consoles (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S) offer fidelity and performance modes targeting 30 and 60 FPS, respectively. To fully utilize ray tracing on PC, players need at least an Intel Core i9 9900K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X processor, 16GB of RAM, and an Nvidia RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon 6800XT graphics card.

For further details on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, including gameplay, release dates, pre-order information, and more, please refer to the linked articles below.