BioWare delivers good and bad news for Dragon Age: The Veilguard players. The game will launch without Denuvo DRM, but PC players will miss out on preloading.

Veilguard: DRM-Free, But No PC Preload

A Trust-Based Approach, No Preload for PC

BioWare's Michael Gamble announced on Twitter (X) that Veilguard will not utilize Denuvo on PC, stating, "We trust you." This decision, eschewing the anti-piracy software commonly used by publishers like EA, has been met with positive reactions from players who often associate Denuvo with performance issues. The absence of Denuvo eliminates potential performance problems.

Gamble also confirmed that Veilguard will not require an always-online connection. However, this DRM-free approach means no preload for PC players. This is a significant drawback, considering the game's 100GB+ size. Console players, however, can preload. Xbox early access players can install now, while PlayStation early access begins October 29th.

BioWare also revealed the system requirements. High-end PCs can leverage ray tracing and uncapped frame rates. Minimum specs prioritize accessibility. Consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S) offer fidelity and performance modes targeting 30 and 60 FPS respectively. To fully utilize ray tracing on PC, you'll need an Intel Core i9 9900K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X CPU, 16GB RAM, and an Nvidia RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon 6800XT GPU.

For further details on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, including gameplay, release date, pre-order information, and news, explore the linked articles below.