Dragon Age: The Veilguard – Release Times and Preload Instructions for PC, Xbox & PlayStation

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is on the horizon, set to launch on October 31 for both PC and consoles. To be among the first to embark on this new adventure in Thedas, make sure to preload the game and familiarize yourself with the specific release timings for your location.

Set a decade after the events of Inquisition, Dragon Age: The Veilguard promises to reintroduce many fan-favorite characters, captivating romance, thrilling quests, and much more.

To help you prepare for your journey to explore and protect the world once again, we’ve gathered details on the release schedule, file size, and how to preload your game so you can get started promptly on October 31.

Release Schedule for Dragon Age: The Veilguard by Region

All players will be able to access Dragon Age: The Veilguard starting October 31. The game will be available through Steam for PC users and in the usual stores for console players, including the Xbox and PlayStation online shops. Here are the release times broken down by region:

October 31 Release Times

9 am PDT
12 p.m. EDT
10 am MDT
1 pm BRT
4 pm GMT
5 pm CET
7 pm TRT
11 pm UTC +7
9:30 pm IST

November 1 Release Times

1 am JST
3 am AEDT
5 at NZDT

16 Days until #DragonAge: The Veilguard launches worldwide!

— Dragon Age (@dragonage) October 15, 2024

Preloading Instructions

It’s important to note that, unfortunately, PC gamers are unable to preload Dragon Age: The Veilguard due to the absence of third-party DRM. On the bright side, PlayStation and Xbox users can preload the game.

How to Preload on Xbox

Good news for Xbox players: you can start preloading Veilguard now, as this feature went live on October 14. To preload, simply visit the Xbox Store, place your preorder, and download the game. Although it won’t be playable right away, it will be ready for you on October 31.

Dragon Age The Veilguard Stakes — Bioware

Preloading on PlayStation

PlayStation users will have to wait until a bit closer to the release date, with preload availability set for October 29 and October 30, depending on your local time zone:

October 29 Preload Times

4 pm GMT
5 pm CET
9 am PDT
11 am CET
12 p.m. EDT

October 30 Preload Times

1 am JST
2 am AET

To preload on PlayStation, just navigate to your library, click on purchased, and select your preorder to begin the preload process.

File Size Information

Prepare for a download size of approximately 93 GB for Dragon Age: The Veilguard on Xbox consoles; Steam recommends at least 100 GB of available space before you begin installation.

Dragon Age The Veilguard Factions — BioWare

This indicates that the game will likely require between 90 and 100 GB, so make sure to check your storage and prepare for the installation process.

That covers everything you need to know about the release times, preload schedules, and file size for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. While you eagerly await the launch, consider checking out the roster of confirmed voice actors and more details on the various factions within the game.

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