Dragon Age: The Veilguard is currently the third best-seller on Steam, with a concurrent PC player count of 74,989. That’s slightly less than its 24-hour peak of 89,418 – a number which has broken records for BioWare and EA.
Within its first day on sale, Dragon Age:The Veilguard has become the most popular Steam launch of all time for BioWare, shattering the 59,817 player peak of Mass Effect Legendary Edition. In understanding these numbers, it’s important to remember Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a cross-platform game, with plenty more folks hopping in on consoles, as well as PC.
Based on comparisons shared by VGC, The Veilguard has now also broken records for EA, becoming one of the company’s most-popular single player games. It’s reached a higher peak than both Star Wars Jedi games on PC, and has now surpassed Need for Speed Heat‘s maximum peak, as well. Based on this data, it falls just below The Sims 4‘s peak of 96,328.
Weeks of critical acclaim, and years of built-up passion from the Dragon Age fanbase, has elevated The Veilguard significantly, encouraging strong sales and player uptake. In 2024, a game selling well on launch is starting to feel miraculous, as market pressures and tightening wallets prevent spending on luxuries, so this success is worth noting.
Read: Dragon Age: The Veilguard review – Worth the decade of longing
The player count for Dragon Age: The Veilguard is fluctuating rapidly at the moment, likely driven by the weekend and time zones, but there’s every chance it will peak again, as more players pick up the game, inspired by positive reviews.
For now, the game’s Steam rating is sitting at Mostly Positive, with 75.9% of reviews being positive, and 24.1% reviews being negative. Opinions chart a range of sentiments, with many players enjoying its tight story and character work, as well as its customisation options, and some criticising its linear nature, dialogue choices, and simplistic story. Of course, there are also some players who are using their review to start “culture war” conversations around gender and representation, but these comments are in the minority.
In the GamesHub review, we said Dragon Age: The Veilguard was well worth the long years waiting between game releases. “Regardless of high expectations and a decade of legacy to live up to, Dragon Age: The Veilguard feels like it ticks almost all my boxes,” reviewer Steph Panecasio wrote. “It’s fun, it’s grippy, it’s cheeky. There are steamy moments. There are freaks. It’s a game that feels like it was almost entirely made for me, and while it may not be perfect on a clinical level, it’s deeply satisfying to explore.”
Regardless of sentiment, it’s clear EA and BioWare have a hit on their hands, and that Dragon Age: The Veilguard will continue to break records for both companies.
