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Dragon Age: The Veilguard is off to a great start in line with data from Steam where reported player counts have set a brand new record. The most recent franchise installment has managed to surpass all of BioWare’s previous games on Steam by a big margin with its peak concurrent player count. Dragon Age: The Veilguard launched for PC and consoles on October 31 and inside 24 hours it reached a max total of 77,465 players. That total dipped all the way down to around 30,000 but has since been climbing up again, currently climbing towards 63,000.
BioWare’s previous record was held by Mass Effect Legendary Edition which had a peak count of 59,817 players. VGC also notes how Dragon Age: The Veilguard has managed to best EA’s Star Wars games while coming up wanting other popular EA titles comparable to Need for Speed Heat with its 86,196 and The Sims 4 at 96,328 player counts. Currently, it holds a mostly positive rating from over 7,5000 players on Steam with over 77% recommending it.
Media outlet reviews show the same trend with many giving praise but additionally they emphasize a great, not great, game. All things considered, this may occasionally not be the worst of it if players are those giving their money, and positive reviews. The vast majority of praise seems to revolve across the game’s combat and story. Destructoid has a review roundup which might be found here. Gary McKay, BioWare Studio General Manager and Executive Producer of the brand new game posted a letter to fans on its launch day giving because of fans and the developers.
Per Gary McKay (via launch letter):
- “It’s been nearly a decade for the reason that release of Dragon Age: Inquisition. The Dread Wolf’s ritual nears its apex and, with the discharge of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, we’re thrilled to once more welcome you back to Thedas. It’s been a journey – and one whose every step was only possible due to the support of you, our fans. We cannot wait for you all to experience this latest chapter within the Dragon Age series.”
- “Characters you like in stories value telling – that’s what BioWare does best. And also you’ll find no shortage of either in The Veilguard. What an adventure it’s been getting here, with each one who touched this game putting their heart and soul into making this game something special. So welcome back to Thedas, and from the underside of our hearts – thanks.”
