Dragon Age: The Veilguard Skips Denuvo and Preload Period on PC
Exciting news for RPG fans: Dragon Age: The Veilguard skips Denuvo and the preload period on PC. Electronic Arts has unveiled the full PC system requirements for the upcoming game, but there's a twist for PC players eager to dive in.
No Preload Due to Lack of DRM
EA Explains the Decision
While console players can preload the game ahead of launch, PC gamers won't have that luxury. The reason? Dragon Age: The Veilguard skips Denuvo and any third-party DRM. EA stated, "The lack of DRM means there will be no preload period for PC players." This move is unusual but has been met with appreciation by those who dislike the performance impacts often associated with DRM like Denuvo.
What Skipping Denuvo Means for Players
For those unfamiliar, Denuvo is a widely used anti-piracy software that's often criticized for affecting game performance and stability. By choosing to forgo Denuvo, EA aims to provide a smoother gaming experience. Dragon Age: The Veilguard skips Denuvo, potentially leading to better performance on a range of PC setups.
Dragon Age The Veilguard PC Requirements
System Requirements and Launch Details
Accessible Minimum Specs
The good news doesn't stop there. EA has released the system requirements, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard skips Denuvo while remaining accessible to players with lower-tier rigs. Minimum specs allow for playability without the highest graphical fidelity, making the game available to a broader audience.
Minimum (1080p/30 fps, graphics preset low):
- CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
- RAM: 16GB
- GPU: Nvidia GTX 970/GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon R9 290X
- VRAM: 4GB
- Storage: 100GB (SSD recommended)
High-End Enhancements
Players with powerful PCs can enjoy enhanced features like ray tracing and uncapped frame rates. EA emphasized, "Players with high-end rigs will be able to take advantage of our suite of Ray Tracing features and uncapped frame rates." For the full list of specs for Ray Tracing, please read to the end of the article.
Ultra (2160p/60 fps, graphics preset ultra):
- CPU: Intel Core i9 12900K or AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
- RAM: 16GB
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 4080 or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- VRAM: 12GB
- Storage: 100GB (SSD required)
Dragon Age The Veilguard Launch Times
The Veilguard Launch Times and Platforms
Console Preload Times
While Dragon Age: The Veilguard skips Denuvo on PC and thus lacks a preload, console players can start downloading early:
- Xbox Series X/S: October 14th, 9 AM PDT
- PlayStation 5: October 29th, 9 AM PDT
PC Launch Details
PC players can begin downloading and playing when the game goes live on October 31st at 9 AM PT/12 PM ET. Despite the absence of a preload, the excitement is building as Dragon Age: The Veilguard skips Denuvo, promising a fresh and potentially smoother gaming experience.
Full PC Requirements
Ray Tracing On
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
Ray Tracing Off
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