Rise Up and Become the Leader in Dragon Age™: The Veilguard, Now Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC

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Electronic Arts (EA) and BioWare have launched Dragon Age: The Veilguard for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The single-player RPG has received positive critical acclaim, with IGN and GamesRadar+ awarding it 9/10 and 4.5/5 respectively. The game features enhanced graphics with Ray Tracing, DLSS 3 support, and HDR10+ GAMING functionality. Available in Standard Edition ($69.99 USD console, $59.99 USD PC) and Deluxe Edition ($89.99 USD console, $79.99 USD PC), the game includes customizable combat, extensive character creation, and a soundtrack co-composed by Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe.

Positive

• Strong critical reception with high review scores from major gaming outlets
• Multi-platform release across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
• Premium pricing strategy with tiered editions ($59.99-$89.99)
• Additional revenue stream through merchandise sales (Rook's Coffer at $150)
• Partnership with renowned composers Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe enhancing product value

Negative

• None.

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Gaming Industry Analyst

The launch of Dragon Age: The Veilguard represents a significant release for EA, marking the return of a major franchise after years of development. Early critical reception with 9/10 and 4.5/5 ratings from major gaming outlets signals strong potential for commercial success. The $69.99 console and $59.99 PC pricing, plus premium editions at $89.99 and $79.99 respectively, positions this as a premium AAA title.

The collaboration with renowned composers Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe, plus technical features like DLSS 3 and HDR10+ support, demonstrates substantial investment in production values. The game's availability across multiple platforms and storefronts maximizes revenue potential. Historical performance of Dragon Age titles and BioWare's track record suggests this release could significantly impact EA's gaming segment revenue in the current quarter.

New Single-Player RPG Invites Players on a Bold, Heroic Adventure Through the Fantasy World of Thedas

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and BioWare announced today that Dragon Age: The Veilguard is now available for PlayStation®5 (also enhanced for PS5 Pro), Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam (Steam Deck Verified), EA app and Epic Games Store. This bold, heroic adventure is built to deliver on what the series is best known for: rich storytelling, fantasy worldbuilding, companions & fellowship, and a world where you matter. The next installment in BioWare’s beloved franchise has captivated critics worldwide, with outlets such as IGN and GamesRadar+ proclaiming it “deserves its place in the RPG pantheon” and is “A true return to RPG form for BioWare” in their 9/10 and 4.5/5 reviews.

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In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Solas, the Dread Wolf, wants to tear down the Veil that separates Thedas from the world of demons, restoring his people’s immortality and glory – even at the cost of countless lives. But his ritual goes awry, and his worst fears are realized, as two of his most ancient and powerful adversaries are released. Players will step into the role of Rook, a fully-customizable protagonist who must rise up and unite their companions to stop these two powerful deities on a journey that will span across Thedas’ bustling cities, lush tropics, boreal forests, fettered swamps and deepest depths.

“On behalf of everyone at BioWare, I want to thank you for joining us on our latest adventure,” said Gary McKay, Vice President/General Manager, BioWare; Executive Producer, Dragon Age: The Veilguard. “After years of careful planning, countless hours of expert work, and innumerable design decisions, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is ready. We are so proud of this achievement and excited to see its impact on our worldwide community of fans, without whom none of this would be possible. We hope you have just as much fun in your own Rook adventure as we did creating it.”

Dragon Age: The Veilguard offers 21:9 ultrawide aspect ratio support, uncapped PC frame rates and a suite of Ray Tracing features. Additionally, you’ll be able to accelerate performance with DLSS 3, make gameplay even more responsive with Reflex, and enhance image quality and immersion with ray-traced reflections and ambient occlusion. Dragon Age: The Veilguard will also be available to play in “Ultimate” quality via NVIDIA GeForce NOW, and specifically enhanced for PlayStation 5 Pro. Additionally, this will be the first EA title to offer HDR10+ GAMING functionality that delivers outstanding high dynamic range performance automatically when enabled on PCs with compatible NVIDIA graphic cards and HDR10+ GAMING certified displays.

The title builds upon the pillars the iconic series is best known for, delivering a bold and heroic adventure guided by rich storytelling, fluid and strategic combat, companions and fellowship, and choices that matter. Key experiential elements include:

• Fellowship: Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s brand new companions come alive with some of the most compelling individual storylines in Dragon Age history. Expansive and dynamic stories navigate love, loss and complex choices that will affect your relationships and the fate of each member of the Veilguard. New companions like the Veil Jumper Bellara, the necromancer Emmrich, and the private detective Neve, come from iconic factions in Dragon Age lore, possessing individual skill trees and specialized gear for advanced team progression. You’ll see familiar faces, too, such as the archer Lace Harding who returns to the series as a full time companion.
• Choice and Consequences: Dragon Age: The Veilguard builds on the series’ deep role-playing roots, providing extraordinary storytelling and worldbuilding, deep personalities for each companion, meaningful choices and impactful cinematic moments. The bonds you create and the relationships you forge will be affected by your choices made throughout your journey.
• A Crafted Experience: As a character-driven RPG, Dragon Age: The Veilguard delivers a crafted experience that pays homage to BioWare’s history of storytelling. The Lighthouse provides a central place where you can rest, learn more about the world through conversations, while the Crossroads allows you to traverse to separate explorable regions of the world with your companions. You’ll experience more of Thedas than ever before as your story unfolds across meticulously crafted biomes and beautiful regions including Rivain, Weisshaupt, Arlathan, Minrathous, the Deep Roads and more, each inviting you to delve deeper into the narrative and uncover the mysteries of the land.
• Fluid, Customizable Combat: Immersive combat blends fluid moment-to-moment controls with tactical decision-making. Players can fully customize their experience to fit their playstyle with diverse skill trees among three different classes - Warrior, Mage and Rogue - each with unique abilities and specializations. Choose two companions to join you on your quests and unleash powerful team combos that can change the tide of any battle. Make strategic choices and direct your allies to fight, heal or stay out of the fray with the newly-added ability wheel.
• Be the Leader You Want To Be: Dragon Age: The Veilguard features a robust character creation system that allows you to be the leader you want to be with a vast range of customization. BioWare has created the most comprehensive character creator in Dragon Age yet to make this story truly your own.

Two-time Academy Award® winner Hans Zimmer and GRAMMY® Award winner Lorne Balfe co-composed the Official Soundtrack (OST) for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which officially releases on November 1st via Lakeshore Records. The album’s first single, Dragon Age: The Veilguard Main Theme, can be downloaded and streamed now on all major music services such as Spotify, iTunes and Deezer.

Players can purchase the Standard Edition of Dragon Age: The Veilguard for the suggested retail price of $69.99 USD on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, or $59.99 USD on PC. Meanwhile, the Deluxe Edition is available for the suggested retail price of $89.99 USD on console or $79.99 USD on PC and will include the following cosmetics: three Rook armor sets, six Rook weapons, seven companion armor sets and seven companion weapons. EA Play Pro members on the EA app will enjoy unlimited access to the EA Play Pro Edition starting October 31st^†.

The BioWare Gear Store is outfitted with a variety of merchandise, including Rook’s Coffer. Available for the suggested retail price of $150 USD^*, Rook’s Coffer features a variety of unique physical keepsakes including a light-up Lyrium Dagger, Rook’s deck of cards featuring in-game art, and more (game not included).

For additional information and to stay up to date on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, visit the official website, like Dragon Age on Facebook, follow the franchise on Discord, TikTok, Tumblr, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), and subscribe to its YouTube channel.

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FAQ

When was Dragon Age: The Veilguard released by EA?

Dragon Age: The Veilguard was released on October 31, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms.

How much does Dragon Age: The Veilguard cost on different platforms?

The Standard Edition costs $69.99 USD on consoles and $59.99 USD on PC, while the Deluxe Edition is priced at $89.99 USD on consoles and $79.99 USD on PC.

What review scores did Dragon Age: The Veilguard receive?

The game received high critical acclaim with IGN giving it 9/10 and GamesRadar+ rating it 4.5/5.

What technical features does Dragon Age: The Veilguard support?

The game supports 21:9 ultrawide aspect ratio, uncapped PC frame rates, Ray Tracing features, DLSS 3, NVIDIA Reflex, and HDR10+ GAMING functionality.