Dragon Age: The Veilguard is set to launch on October 31 and will feature an extensive array of accessibility options, a trend seen in many modern AAA titles. Among these options are five distinct difficulty levels, accommodating everyone from those who want to breeze through the latest BioWare narrative to seasoned players seeking a more punishing challenge.
While you’ll be able to adjust most difficulty levels during gameplay, the nightmare mode is an exception; once you opt for it, you can’t revert back. Therefore, it’s crucial to ensure you’re fully prepared before embarking on your journey.
On Tuesday, EA unveiled a detailed blog post showcasing the new accessibility settings, which provide a plethora of choices for players. From enabling aim assist to tailoring parry timings and increasing auto-save frequency, there’s a wealth of customization options available. The five presets include:
- Storyteller: Perfect for those focused on the narrative.
- Keeper: A balanced combat encounter that prioritizes party dynamics and equipment choices rather than reflexes.
- Adventurer: A well-rounded experience that equally values combat, party dynamics, and equipment management.
- Underdog: Designed to challenge you at every turn, demanding strategic planning and tactical finesse.
- Nightmare: Intense battles that require mastery of combat techniques, equipment usage, skills, and overall game mechanics to prevail.
For those who prefer a completely tailored experience, the “Unbound” setting allows you to customize every facet of your gameplay. The newest inclusion, Keeper, shifts focus from a generalized experience to one that emphasizes the importance of party formation and gear rather than just combat skill.
Even with preset options, you can modify various settings during your game. For instance, if you prefer a more exploration-driven experience without objective markers or a mini-map, these can easily be disabled. Furthermore, the option to remove the HUD entirely is available.
Additionally, EA shared that players will be able to fine-tune other features in The Veilguard, such as turning off camera shake, personalizing subtitle sizes, and enhancing visibility of interactable objects or waypoints from a distance.
These accessibility and customization features complement the rich player character and party member customization options in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, including armor transformation capabilities.
