Dragon Age: The Veilguard continues to generate excitement as a highly anticipated PC release. Electronic Arts recently confirmed that the upcoming open-world RPG will not include Denuvo or any other third-party DRM when it launches on October 31.
EA made this announcement in a blog post, detailing the recommended PC specs and release times. While this means players won’t be able to preload the game on PC (but can do so on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5), there are several benefits to look forward to.
DRM (digital rights management) is a method used by PC game publishers to combat piracy. While it’s generally harmless, there have been cases where DRM caused issues for players, such as preventing access to offline single-player games due to service disruptions. Concerns about DRM also include performance problems like frame rate drops and longer loading times.
Players worried about DRM have alternatives like GOG and the Humble Store, which offer DRM-free games. Therefore, the decision not to include DRM in Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a significant victory for PC gamers.
EA and BioWare have made other player-friendly choices for the game’s release, including Steam Deck verification and not requiring the EA app for authentication, which is not supported on Steam Deck. This avoids the inconvenience of additional accounts and software to play the game through Steam.
