Dragon Age: The Veilguard Ditches Third-Party DRM
Exciting news for fans of the Dragon Age series! BioWare has announced that their upcoming game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, will be released without any third-party DRM, including the controversial Denuvo. This decision is sure to delight PC gamers who have voiced concerns about how DRM can impact game performance. However, this also means there won't be a pre-load option for PC players. The game will be available for download and play on October 31st, starting at 9 AM PT, 12 PM ET, and 6 PM in Paris.
No DRM for Dragon Age: The Veilguard
BioWare's choice to exclude DRM from Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a bold move. DRM systems like Denuvo are often criticized for negatively affecting game performance and even the lifespan of SSDs. BioWare's decision reflects their commitment to enhancing the gaming experience for PC players.
Pre-load Options
While PC gamers won't have a pre-load option, console players can prepare early. Xbox Series X and S users can already pre-load the game. PlayStation 5 players will have access to pre-loading starting October 29th at 9 AM PT, 12 PM ET, and 6 PM in Paris.
Understanding Denuvo
Denuvo is a DRM system used by game developers to combat piracy. Although it aims to protect sales by delaying the release of pirated versions, it has faced backlash from gamers for its potential impact on game performance. Despite these criticisms, Denuvo has denied any negative effects on performance.
BioWare's Strategy for PC Gamers
In a bid to win over PC gamers, BioWare has also announced that Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be "Steam native." This means players won't need the EA app to enjoy the game on Steam, a change welcomed by many gamers.
- No third-party DRM, including Denuvo
- No pre-load for PC players
- Pre-load available for Xbox Series X and S
- Pre-load for PS5 starts October 29th
- Steam native, no need for EA app
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