Dragon Age: The Veilguard Update Celebrates Dragon Age Day with Hawke’s Armor, Standalone Character Creator, and Big Fixes
Just in time for Dragon Age Day, BioWare has released a significant new patch for Dragon Age: The Veilguard. This update brings new cosmetics, quality-of-life improvements, and a standalone character creator that allows players to design their own Rook, even if they don’t own the game.
Key New Features
Hawke’s Iconic Outfit
Players can now deck out their characters in the iconic armor, body paint, and face paint inspired by Hawke from Dragon Age 2.
Standalone Character Creator
A separate character creator tool is available for free download on Steam, Epic, and EA. Players can design their custom Rook, which can then be imported into The Veilguard. However, be prepared for a hefty 14GB download—quite large for just a creator.
Qunari Customization
Two new Qunari complexions are available, expanding character design options.
Quality-of-Life Enhancements
- Photo Mode Improvements:
- A new “Take Photo” button has been added to the pause screen for capturing cinematic moments.
- An in-game setting now allows players to disable bloom effects.
- The previous update’s feature that displayed screenshot locations on-screen has been removed due to privacy concerns. Screenshots will remain accessible via Documents/BioWare/Dragon Age: The Veilguard/screenshots.
- Bug Fixes:
- Major fixes include resolving save-loading issues, graphical glitches, achievement progress resets, and various quest-blocking bugs.
- Audio improvements now ensure consistent battle and dialogue music.
- Camera and UI issues have been addressed, ensuring smoother gameplay.
Community Fun with Stats
BioWare also shared in-game stats for The Veilguard, teasing some of the big decisions players have made. If you’re diving into the game, beware of spoilers in these details, as they highlight major story beats and player choices.
Patch Highlights
New Content
- Dragon Age 2 Hawke’s Outfit: Armor, body paint, face paint.
- Qunari Complexions: Two new designs.
Notable Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue causing Rook’s face and hair to change when loading saves.
- Resolved glitches with certain hairstyles floating awkwardly.
- Addressed gameplay blockers in quests like Fire and Ice and One Last Breath.
- Fixed blurry Photo Mode screenshots and accidental toggling of settings during captures.
- Improved localization for German voice lines.
Final Thoughts
This patch adds significant content and addresses community concerns, making The Veilguard more polished and enjoyable. With the addition of Hawke’s outfit and a versatile character creator, Dragon Age: The Veilguard celebrates its roots while refining the new RPG experience.
Download the patch and create your Rook to join the adventure—or simply bask in nostalgia for Dragon Age 2. Happy Dragon Age Day!
