Dragon Age: The Veilguard has unveiled its PC specifications, providing a clearer picture of what players will need to immerse themselves in this much-anticipated title. The latest details highlight the requirements for running the game with and without ray tracing capabilities, while also confirming the absence of third-party DRM, a move that has been positively received by the gaming community.
System Requirements Overview
The minimum specifications for Dragon Age: The Veilguard are designed to ensure a playable experience, albeit at lower settings. Players will need:
Minimum Specs
- Average Performance: 1080P / 30FPS
- In-Game Graphics Preset: Low
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970/1650 or AMD Radeon R9 290X
- VRAM: 4GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 100GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD preferred, HDD supported; AMD CPUs on Windows 11 require AGESA V2 1.2.0.7
For those seeking a more robust experience, the recommended specifications elevate the gameplay to a new level:
Recommended Specs
- Average Performance: 1440P / 30FPS; 1080P / 60FPS
- In-Game Graphics Preset: Medium
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700XT
- VRAM: 8GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 100GB SSD available space
- Additional Notes: SSD required; AMD CPUs on Windows 11 require AGESA V2 1.2.0.7
For players aiming for the highest fidelity, the ultra specifications demand top-tier hardware:
Ultra Specs
- Average Performance: 2160P / 60FPS
- In-Game Graphics Preset: Ultra
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i9-12900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia RTX 4080 or AMD RX 7900 XTX
- VRAM: 12GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 100GB SSD available space
- Additional Notes: SSD required; AMD CPUs on Windows 11 require AGESA V2 1.2.0.7
For those interested in ray tracing, the game offers selective ray tracing options, enhancing visual fidelity in specific areas:
Ray Tracing Specs
- Average Performance: 1440P / 30FPS
- In-Game Graphics Preset: Ultra
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800XT
- VRAM: 10GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 100GB SSD available space
- Additional Notes: SSD required; AMD CPUs on Windows 11 require AGESA V2 1.2.0.7
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is set to launch on October 31, available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Notably, the PC version will be Steam Deck Verified and will not require the EA app, a welcome feature for many gamers. The game achieved gold status earlier this month, marking a significant milestone in its development journey.
