BioWare has discussed how players will be able to tailor Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s difficulty settings when the game’s released later this year.

Players will be able to choose between several difficulty levels, or playstyles, asBioWarecalls them, before starting a playthrough.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s difficulty settings detailed

“Storyteller” is for players who want to prioritise story over combat, “Adventurer” appears to be the setting for those who want a balanced story and combat experience, while “Nightmare” was the toughest of the three options available during a recent demo shown toGame Informer.

Players can reportedly change the difficulty setting at any time while playing unless Nightmare has been selected, as that’s a permanent choice.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s difficulty settings detailed

Another difficulty option called “Unbound” lets players customise their gameplay experience by making adjustments to how wayfinding and combat timing work. There’s aim assistance and an auto-aim option, players can choose how much damage they wield and take from enemies, and there’s a no-death option too.

“[None of these options] are a cheat,” game directorCorinne Buschetold Game Informer. “It’s an option to make sure players of all abilities can show up.”

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Further reading

PublisherEAannounced last month thatDragon Age: The Veilguard will be released this fall / autumn.

The release window was confirmed alongside a new trailer for the game, which premiered during theXboxGames Showcase.

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