On December 4, Dragon Age fans celebrated Dragon Age Day with significant updates, including the release of The Veilguard. Players can now create their hero, Rook, using a free character creator and transfer creations to Dragon Age 4. The game’s fourth update introduces new cosmetics, quality of life improvements, and essential bug fixes, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Notable additions include Hawke’s outfit and customization options for Qunari characters, along with various gameplay enhancements.
Celebrating Dragon Age Day with Exciting Updates
On December 4, Dragon Age enthusiasts and the team at BioWare came together to celebrate Dragon Age Day. This occasion, which has traditionally been marked by minor updates, is now a cause for genuine celebration, especially with the release of The Veilguard. Players can now create their own hero, Rook, using the new standalone character creator at no cost, and seamlessly transfer their creations to the full version of Dragon Age 4. Existing players are in for a treat as well, enjoying fresh content featuring one of the franchise’s most beloved characters, alongside a brand new update for Dragon Age The Veilguard.
The Fourth Update for Dragon Age The Veilguard
Just a month post-launch, Dragon Age 4 has rolled out its fourth substantial update. This patch is more comprehensive than its predecessors, introducing new free content as well as essential bug fixes. Players can now customize their Qunari characters with two additional skin tones, and Rook can don Hawke’s iconic outfit from Dragon Age 2. Enhancements have also been made to the photo mode, giving players the ability to capture memorable moments during cutscenes and dialogues. Below are the detailed patch notes, highlighting all the exciting new additions and fixes.
New Free Cosmetics
- Hawke’s outfit from Dragon Age 2
- Armor options including:
- Body paint
- Face paint
- Qunari Complexions with two new skin tones
Quality of Life Improvements
- A new button to disable the Veil
- Added “Hide/Show interface” option in the pause menu for better screenshot experience on consoles
- “Take a photo” button in the pause menu for capturing moments during conversations and cutscenes on PC
Bug Fixes
- Fixed loading issues with saves (PC only)
- Resolved frame rate limit saving problems
- Corrected drastic changes to Rook’s head and hair when loading saves
- Addressed floating long hairstyles on Rook
- Eliminated duplication of Neve in a main quest
- Fixed a rare issue preventing task progression from Emmrich
- Adjusted spirit guides in the quest “The Strongroom of the Shadow Guards”
- Corrected ultimate skill defaults and icon visibility
- Resolved targeting issues with Rook’s shield throw
- Fixed health bar visibility for the Champions of the Crossroads
- Addressed achievement progression resets with new Rook creations
- Resolved camera issues in various quests when playing on HDD
- Corrected interface issues with item highlights
- Fixed audio problems related to music during quests
With these updates, players can immerse themselves in an enhanced gaming experience, making every adventure in Dragon Age The Veilguard more engaging than ever.