Dragon Age: The Veilguard has been a highly anticipated release for fans of the franchise, with a ten-year wait between this installment and the previous one, Dragon Age: Inquisition. Despite the long gap and some significant changes in gameplay and art style, BioWare seems to have maintained its magic touch with the series. In fact, the game has made history as EA’s biggest single-player launch on Steam, surpassing even last year’s Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
On the day of its launch, Dragon Age: The Veilguard saw an impressive peak player count of over 70,000, which is quite remarkable for a single-player game. The following day, with many people back to work, the numbers remained high at around 62,000. While some may argue that these figures are not groundbreaking in the grand scheme of Steam’s most-played games, it’s worth noting that the game did manage to surpass Baldur’s Gate 3 for a period of time, which is no small achievement. Additionally, on its launch day, Dragon Age: The Veilguard even outsold Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Steam, causing the popular FPS game to drop a spot on the top seller’s list.
As discussions about Dragon Age: The Veilguard continue to circulate online, there are some who downplay its success by comparing it to the Monster Hunter Wilds beta test. While it’s true that the beta test may have attracted more players, it’s essential to consider that Monster Hunter Wilds is a free-to-play, limited beta, whereas Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a full-priced RPG. Both games have their merits, and there’s no harm in celebrating their individual achievements.
The success of Dragon Age: The Veilguard can be attributed to several factors that set it apart from EA’s other single-player titles. The game offers a well-crafted RPG experience with action-combat mechanics, impressive world design, a comprehensive character creator, and a rich storyline that can take nearly 100 hours to complete. Furthermore, the game is compatible with the Steam Deck and does not require the EA App, making it more accessible to a wider audience.
For those diving into the world of Dragon Age: The Veilguard this weekend, there’s an added incentive to pay close attention to the game if they want to unlock its secret ending. The game’s popularity and critical acclaim demonstrate that the Dragon Age franchise continues to captivate players with its immersive storytelling and engaging gameplay.
