BioWare has detailed the PC experience for the upcoming Dragon Age: The Veilguard, emphasizing its commitment to providing a superior PC gaming experience.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard PC Optimization: A Deep Dive
More Details on PC Features, Companions, and Gameplay Coming Soon!
A recent developer update highlighted extensive PC optimization efforts. BioWare invested approximately 200,000 hours in performance and compatibility testing (40% of their total platform testing), alongside nearly 10,000 hours of user research focused on refining controls and UI.
The result? The Veilguard boasts comprehensive PC support, including:
- Seamless Steam integration (cloud saves, Remote Play, Steam Deck compatibility).
- Native support for PS5 DualSense controllers (with haptic feedback), Xbox controllers, and keyboard/mouse. Switching between input methods is possible mid-game or in menus.
- Customizable class-specific keybinds.
- Support for 21:9 ultrawide displays, a cinematic aspect ratio toggle, adjustable field of view (FOV), uncapped frame rates, full HDR, and ray tracing.
Veilguard Recommended System Specifications
BioWare promises further updates on additional PC features, combat, companions, and exploration closer to launch. For now, here are the recommended specifications to enjoy optimal performance:
| Recommended Specifications |
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| Operating System | 64-bit Windows 10/11 |
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| Processor | Intel Core i9-9900K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
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| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
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| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700XT |
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| DirectX | Version 12 |
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| Storage | 100 GB available space (SSD required) |
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| Notes: | AMD CPUs on Windows 11 require AGESA V2 1.2.0.7 |
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