How to Pre-Order Dragon Age: The Veilguard?

Here’s a detailed pre-order guide for Dragon Age: The Veilguard that discusses the different editions, their prices, and more.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard cover art.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard cover art (Image via BioWare)

It has almost been a decade since the last Dragon Age game, but the wait is finally over. Dragon Age: The Veilguard is all set to be released on October 31, 2024. The game is a direct sequel to the last entry in the franchise, Inquisition. You will be able to revisit Thedas and thwart Solas’s plans for elven supremacy.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is now available for pre-orders with confirmed bonus content. In this article, we will discuss how you can pre-order the game and other key details you should know.

All Available Editions for Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has two editions, and both come with the pre-order bonus.

Standard Edition

  • Price: $59.99 for PC; $69.99 for Xbox and the PlayStation 5
  • Pre-order bonus: Blood Dragon Cosmetic Armor set

Deluxe Edition

Deluxe Edition content for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Deluxe Edition content for Dragon Age: The Veilguard (Image via BioWare)
  • Price: $79.99 for PC; $89.99 for Xbox and the PlayStation 5
  • Pre-order bonus: Blood Dragon Cosmetic Armor set
  • Additional content:
    • 6 Weapon appearances for Rook
    • 1 Warrior Armor set appearance for Rook
    • 1 Mage Armor set appearance for Rook
    • 1 Rogue Armor set appearance for Rook
    • 7 Weapon appearances for companions
    • 7 Armor set appearances for companions

Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s console variants cost $10 more than the PC version, which is an uncommon practice. The reason for this is unknown.

Comparison of Dragon Age: The Veilguard Standard and Deluxe Editions

ItemStandard EditionDeluxe Edition
Price on PC$59.99$79.99
Price on consoles (Xbox and PS5)$69.99$89.99
Base GameYesYes
Pre-order bonusYes, Blood Dragon Cosmetic Armor setYes, Blood Dragon Cosmetic Armor set
Additional in-game contentNoYes

Which platforms will Dragon Age: The Veilguard be available on?

Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be available on all three major platforms at launch. You will be able to pre-order the game and play it on:

  • PC (via Steam or EA Play)
  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox Series X|S

There has been no communication from the developers about the game’s release on last-gen consoles like the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, or the Nintendo Switch.

Dragon Age The Veilguard Pre-order Bonuses and Rewards

Pre-order bonus for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
The pre-order bonus reward for Dragon Age: The Veilguard (Image via BioWare)

You can receive a pre-order bonus for purchasing Dragon Age: The Veilguard on any platform when you purchase the game before October 31, 2024. The pre-order bonus is the Blood Dragon Cosmetic Armor, the design of which is a callback to the armor of the same name in the original Origins game. For The Veilguard, the armor is a cosmetic that can be worn by any character. Moreover, the appearance changes based your class. The Warrior get a heavy plate, the Mage robes, and the Rogue a medium leather armor.

How to Pre-order Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Deluxe Edition.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Deluxe Edition (Image via BioWare)

The pre-order process for Dragon Age: The Veilguard is more or less the same on all three major platforms.

  • Open the storefront of your choice:
    • PC users: Steam or EA Play
    • Xbox Series X|S users: Xbox Store
    • PlayStation 5 users: PSN Store
  • Search for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
  • Open the store page for the game and select the edition you want to buy.
  • Proceed to the payment portal and complete the process.

With that, the game should appear in your library. PC users, make sure to check the system requirements for Dragon Age: The Veilguard so you know whether your device specifications meet the criteria before you pre-order.

Conclusion

Dragon Age: The Veilguard will only be available for pre-order until it officially releases on October 24, 2024. It’s currently unknown if the Blood Dragon Cosmetic Armor will be available for separate purchase after that time. It’s possible that the cosmetic armor will be available in a later ‘full edition’ sale of the game, but these are usually not made available until a year or more after the game first releases.

FAQs About Dragon Age: The Veilguard Pre-Order

Q1: Can you pre-order Dragon Age: The Veilguard on any platform?

Answer: You can only pre-order Dragon Age: The Veilguard on PC, Playstation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. You cannot pre-order or play the game on Switch, Playstation 4, or Xbox One.

Q2: Can you pre-load Dragon Age: The Veilguard before October 31?

Answer: Players on Xbox Series X/S can already pre-load Dragon Age: The Veilguard if they have pre-ordered the game. Additionally, players on Playstation 5 can start pre-loading the game on October 29th. However, players on PC will have to wait until the game launches on October 31 before downloading the game.


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