Good news for Dragon Age fans who love playing on the go! BioWare has announced that Dragon Age: The Veilguard is now Steam Deck verified, meaning the game is officially optimized for the handheld gaming device. Even better, the game will run natively on Steam, eliminating the need for the EA app, which is a huge win for players.
While theoretically all Steam games can be played on Steam Deck, some games run better than others. This can be due to various reasons like game design being more suited for a mouse and keyboard or simply lacking dedicated support. However, Steam has made it easy for players to customize controller schemes or even download pre-made ones, making most games playable.
BioWare’s decision to skip the EA launcher for The Veilguard is a smart move. The EA app isn’t natively supported on Steam Deck, requiring users to install it in desktop mode using Proton, a compatibility layer. This creates an extra step and can be a bit messy. Players generally prefer a more streamlined experience and dislike using secondary accounts to play games, as it can lead to complications.
BioWare also confirmed that development of The Veilguard is progressing well and they are on track for a fall launch. While the exact release date hasn’t been revealed yet, we can expect an announcement in the coming months.
