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The creators ofDragon Age: The Veilguardhave just confirmed that the game is verified on Steam Deck and that it will be playable on Steam, not requiring EA’s launcher in any way. This is excellent news for PC gamers who intend to playDragon Age: The Veilguard, as EA’s gaming app is often considered subpar among players.
Dragon Age: The Veilguardwas officially revealed with a trailer back in June, and was met with a mixed reception. While many fans were excited about BioWare’s return to the franchise, othergamers were split onDragon Age: The Veilguard’s art style. Regardless of these first impressions, BioWare seems to be working hard to excite gamers forThe Veilguard’s upcoming launch during Fall 2024.
Now, BioWare has revealed that PC gamers will not need the EA App to play the game, asDragon Age: The Veilguardwill run natively on Steam. Also, the studio confirmed that the game is Steam Deck-verified, indicating that it will likely run well on the handheld platform. Overall, this news was pretty well received.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Is Steam Deck-Verified, And Will Not Require EA’s App for Steam Play
Together with this announcement, the company teased that more details about the upcoming RPG will be unveiled later in the summer. So far, BioWare is sharing new information aboutThe Veilguardoften. Gamers have already discovered thatthe newDragon Age’s characters will have better hairand complex personal storylines, and BioWare has shared some interesting details about combat and exploration as well.
Earlier this week, BioWare alsoannouncedDragon Age: The Veilguard’s cast. The list included 14 actors who will portray 11 characters in the game, including multiple actors for the protagonist Rooke, such as Erika Ishii and Bryony Corrigan. Ali Hillis, who previously worked onMass Effect 3, will return to a BioWare game as Harding, while the famousCritical Roleactor and dungeon master Matthew Mercer will play Manfred.
Also, unlikeDragon Age: Inquisition, which had a multiplayer component in which players could try out a co-op mode with up to four players,Dragon Age: The Veilguardwill not have multiplayer. This information was recently confirmed by BioWare’s general manager Gary McKey, who explained that the developers focused on “amazing storytelling” and “unforgettable characters,” as well as choices that affected the world, and multiplayer simply did not mesh very well with these ideas. Considering how polarizing the multiplayer inInquisitionwas, this feature will likely not be missed by manyDragon Agefans.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
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Enter the world of Thedas, a vibrant land of rugged wilderness, treacherous labyrinths, and glittering cities – steeped in conflict and secret magics. Now, a pair of corrupt ancient gods have broken free from centuries of darkness and are hellbent on destroying the world.Thedas needs someone they can count on. Rise as Rook, Dragon Age’s newest hero. Be who you want to be and play how you want to play as you fight to stop the gods from blighting the world. But you can’t do this alone – the odds are stacked against you. Lead a team of seven companions, each with their own rich story to discover and shape, and together you will become The Veilguard.
