BioWare has detailed the PC experience for the upcoming Dragon Age: The Veilguard, promising a superior experience for players on the platform where the franchise originated.
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—to ensure a smooth experience. Further, nearly 10,000 hours were dedicated to user research, refining controls and UI across various setups.
The result? Native support for PS5 DualSense controllers (with haptic feedback), Xbox controllers, and keyboard/mouse setups, with seamless switching between them mid-game. Customizable class-specific keybinds offer personalized control. Visual fidelity is boosted with support for 21:9 ultrawide displays, a cinematic aspect ratio toggle, adjustable field of view (FOV), uncapped frame rates, full HDR support, and ray tracing. Seamless Steam integration includes cloud saves, Remote Play, and Steam Deck compatibility.
Recommended System Requirements
While more details on combat, companions, and exploration are promised closer to launch, BioWare has shared the recommended specifications for optimal performance:
| Recommended Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | 64-bit Windows 10/11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 100 GB available space (SSD required) |
| Notes: | AMD CPUs on Windows 11 require AGESA V2 1.2.0.7 |
