Dragon Age: The Veilguard First Update – Patch Details

BioWare’s first update for Dragon Age: The Veilguard is dropping this week, bringing bug fixes, minor adjustments, and crash mitigations to PC, PS5, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X players.

Thomas Brodie, marine biologist, examines coral reef.

Thomas Brodie

· 3 min read
Dragon Age: The Veilguard update features and fixes

Credits: BioWare

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Update Overview

Platform Availability: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
Release Date: November 2024 (specific day TBA)
Developer: BioWare
Patch Highlights:

  1. Bug fixes for character customizations and companion skill points
  2. DLSS settings enhancement for Nvidia 40-series GPUs
  3. Minor balance changes and crash reduction measures

Table of Contents

  1. Overview of The Veilguard First Update
  2. Noteworthy Patch Features
  3. Anticipated Release Date
  4. Game Overview

Overview of The Veilguard First Update

BioWare has confirmed that the first major update for Dragon Age: The Veilguard will roll out this week. Although the exact day is not announced, BioWare has hinted at notable improvements and fixes, especially for players on higher-end hardware, such as Nvidia 40-series GPUs. The patch aims to address issues related to character customization, companion skill points, and optimize crash mitigation.

Watch on YouTube

Noteworthy Patch Features

The update includes:

  • Customization Fixes: Issues where customizations were improperly applied to the Inquisitor have been resolved, ensuring a more consistent visual experience.
  • DLSS Adjustments: Nvidia 40-series users can now access DLSS options, addressing a problem where these settings were previously inaccessible.
  • Companion Skill Points: Resets in skill points for companions have been fixed, enhancing progression and skill tracking.

The full patch notes will be available upon the release.

Watch on YouTube

Anticipated Release Date

While BioWare has not specified an exact release date, the patch is expected by the end of the week. Considering potential scheduling conflicts with upcoming events, fans are anticipating it may drop on Thursday or Friday.

Watch on YouTube

Game Overview

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is BioWare’s latest addition to the Dragon Age series, promising a rich single-player RPG experience. The game invites players into the role of Rook, a leader battling alongside companions with unique story arcs. Central themes include facing powerful Elven gods and preventing the world’s destruction, echoing BioWare's signature focus on storytelling, character dynamics, and immersive fantasy worlds.

Related:

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Companion Profiles
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Goes Gold After 10 Years
Thomas Brodie

Thomas Brodie

Defender of the deep. Passionate about marine conservation, he works tirelessly to protect our oceans and their inhabitants.