SUMMARY
  • Dragon Age: The Veilguard's new trailer was a double treat for fans with the return of a fan-favorite character from previous titles.
  • The game's PC specs have been officially revealed with support for older machines on the table.
  • Fans of the franchise on PC are sure to join their counterparts on consoles this October when the game releases.

BioWare seems to be unstoppable in the run-up to Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s recently announced release date. The studio is all set to take the franchise in a bold new direction even as it retains enough of its past titles to keep long-time fans interested in the latest crisis that Thedas, the game’s fictional world, is set to face.

With many faces from a familiar cast of characters joining new additions, The Veilguard continues its narrative from the cliffhanger left by its predecessor, drawing in fans who diligently completed Dragon Age: Inquisition while attracting new players with a graphical overhaul and real-time combat mechanics.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Pleasant Surprises

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A fresh adventure begins with Dragon Age: The Veilguard taking the franchise to new heights.

With the release trailer revealing the return of a fan-favorite character from the franchise, Dragon Age fans eagerly waiting for The Veilguard’s release were thrilled to learn about the game’s October release. However, it seems that BioWare was not content to stop there, choosing to appease PC gamers who may have been worried that the game’s visual overhaul may have prevented them from playing it due to its high requirements.

However, with the game’s official PC specs revealed, those players are sure to breathe a sigh of relief considering that the game supports a wide range of older CPUs and GPUs. It seems that BioWare has put a lot of thought into its latest project, optimizing it to work well with older machines in order to allow players to dive back into Thedas without worrying too much about how much it has evolved over the years.

A Long Wait for a Release That’s Not Too Far Away

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With new characters joining familiar faces from past titles, BioWare’s latest adventure is sure to captivate its players.

While it is heartening to see BioWare take steps toward creating a title that is accessible as well as potentially endearing to its fans in a manner reminiscent of The Axis Unseen from Nate Purkeypile, Dragon Age fans are sure to find the wait for October excruciating in light of its recent announcements.

Many players have taken to Reddit to express their elation at being able to run the game on its release date, with the post below showcasing just how much goodwill BioWare has managed to garner from its target audiences.

Many players commented on the fact that the official specs needed to run Dragon Age: The Veilguard on PC seem similar to Baldur’s Gate 3, a title that took the gaming community by storm when it released last year.

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indragonage

Another player found it impressive that BioWare managed to keep the specs as low as it could, considering that The Veilguard has been built on Unreal Engine 5, which may have proved to be quite demanding on older machines.

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It’s an excellent showcase of BioWare’s commitment to its loyal fanbase and is certain to be a catalyst for many purchasing decisions when it comes to Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

All that remains is for the game to meet the high expectations that its fans have for it when the wait is finally over and they begin a new adventure with their party.