Electronic Arts’ Dragon Age: The Veilguard, launching on October 31st, offers a comprehensive suite of accessibility and difficulty settings, much like many modern AAA releases. Players can fine-tune their experience, from choosing a preset difficulty level to customizing individual gameplay elements. Five difficulty presets cater to various playstyles, ranging from a relaxed narrative focus to a brutal challenge.
These presets include Storyteller for those primarily interested in the narrative, Keeper for a balanced experience emphasizing party composition and equipment, Adventurer for a balanced blend of combat, party strategy, and gear choices, Underdog for a demanding experience requiring tactical prowess, and the unforgiving Nightmare mode designed for mastery of all game mechanics. Importantly, Nightmare mode cannot be deactivated once selected, requiring careful consideration before embarking on a playthrough.
A detailed blog post from EA (link) showcases the breadth of customization options. Players can adjust aim assist, parry timing, auto-save frequency, and much more. Beyond the presets, a fully customizable “Unbound” mode allows granular control over every setting. The recently revealed Keeper preset offers a unique balanced experience focusing on party synergy and equipment optimization rather than solely combat difficulty.
A purple menu screen that says Combat Preset: Adventurer. A balanced experience that places equal emphasis on combat, party composition, and equipment choices.
Even within the presets, individual settings remain adjustable. Players can tailor their experience by toggling features like objective markers, the minimap, or even the entire HUD. This level of customization extends to other aspects, including disabling camera shake, customizing subtitles, and enhancing the visibility of interactable objects and waypoints.
The Veilguard also offers extensive character customization, including armor transmog, allowing players to personalize both the gameplay experience and the appearance of their protagonist, Rook, and their party members. These comprehensive accessibility and customization options cater to a wide range of player preferences, ensuring an engaging experience for everyone.
The ability to fine-tune the difficulty and accessibility settings aligns with the game’s focus on player choice and customization, extending beyond character aesthetics and into the core gameplay mechanics. Dragon Age: The Veilguard promises a personalized adventure tailored to each player’s individual preferences, whether they seek a compelling narrative, a balanced challenge, or a grueling test of skill.
