Electronic Arts has unveiled the complete PC system requirements for its highly anticipated RPG, Dragon Age: The Veilguard. While the excitement builds among gamers, there’s a notable absence of preload options for PC players, a decision that has sparked some disappointment. EA has clarified that the absence of third-party Digital Rights Management (DRM), such as Denuvo, is the reason behind this choice. “The lack of DRM means that there will be no preload period for PC players,” the company stated, leaving many to ponder the implications of this policy.
Despite the preload setback, EA’s commitment to accessibility shines through in the game’s hardware requirements. Players with lower-tier systems will still be able to enjoy the game, albeit with some limitations on graphical fidelity. “For the minimum PC specs, we focused on making the game as accessible to as many people as possible,” EA explained, emphasizing their goal to reach a broad audience.
Minimum and Recommended Specifications
Here’s a breakdown of the specifications required to run Dragon Age: The Veilguard:
Minimum (1080p/30 fps, graphics preset low)
- CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 (6 cores/6 threads) or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X (4 cores/8 threads)
- RAM: 16GB
- GPU: Nvidia GTX 970/GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon R9 290X
- VRAM: 4GB
- Storage: 100GB, SSD recommended
Recommended (1440p/30 fps or 1080p/60 fps, graphics preset high)
- CPU: Intel Core i9 9900K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8 cores/16 threads)
- RAM: 16GB
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700XT
- VRAM: 8GB
- Storage: 100GB, SSD required
Ultra (2160p/60 fps, graphics preset ultra)
- CPU: Intel Core i9 12900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (16 cores/24 threads)
- RAM: 16GB
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 4080 or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- VRAM: 12GB
- Storage: 100GB, SSD required
Ray Tracing Capabilities
For those equipped with high-end systems, Dragon Age: The Veilguard promises an immersive experience with ray tracing features and uncapped frame rates. Here are the specifications for various ray tracing settings:
RT Selective (2160p/30 fps or 1440p/60 fps, graphics preset ultra)
- CPU: Intel Core i9 9900K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8 cores/16 threads)
- RAM: 16GB
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800XT
- VRAM: 10GB
- Storage: 100GB, SSD required
RT On (1440p/30 fps, graphics preset ultra)
- CPU: Intel Core i9 9900K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8 cores/16 threads)
- RAM: 16GB
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800XT
- VRAM: 10GB
- Storage: 100GB, SSD required
RT On + Ultra RT (2160p/30 fps, graphics preset ultra)
- CPU: Intel Core i9 12900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (16 cores/24 threads)
- RAM: 16GB
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 4080 or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- VRAM: 12GB
- Storage: 100GB, SSD required
For console players, a preload period is available, allowing them to prepare ahead of the launch. The preload times are as follows:
- Xbox Series X/S: October 14th, 9 AM PDT
- PlayStation 5: October 29th, 9 AM PDT
PC gamers will have to wait until the official launch to begin downloading Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which is set for 9 AM PT/12 PM ET on October 31.
