Dragon Age: Veilguard Surprises with Free Weapon DLC After Update Drought

BioWare has largely shifted its focus away from Dragon Age: The Veilguard, but the remaining team members have surprised fans by quietly introducing a small DLC weapons pack to the game. This unexpected addition has caused a stir among Dragon Age enthusiasts, especially after the RPG's Steam page was updated to include the Rook’s Weapons Appearance Offer as free add-on content. Given that EA had previously indicated minimal future support for the game, this new content feels like a pleasant surprise. The fifth patch released in January had focused on addressing game-breaking bugs, making this new DLC seem almost miraculous, albeit modest in scope.

The Rook’s Weapons Appearances bundle is exclusively available to current owners of the game and those who purchase it on PC before April 8, 2025. While the exact contents remain undisclosed, players have deduced that it includes a set of Watchful skins accessible in the Rook’s in-game room. It's uncertain whether this offer will extend to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S versions of the game.

Reactions from the community have been mixed but generally positive. One Steam review noted, "Even if these appearances aren't the most, uh, beautiful things ever, they do give spooky eldritch horror vibes!" A Redditor echoed this sentiment, stating, "It's cosmetic DLC, but it's essentially free DLC for a game that's practically no longer getting newer content. I'll live with that."

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard received positive reviews upon its October launch but, according to EA, did not capture a wide enough audience. Key team members announced their departure from BioWare in late January, as many staff members were either laid off or reassigned within the company. EA informed IGN that the studio was now dedicating its "full focus" to the next Mass Effect game.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard became part of the PlayStation Plus March 2025 titles just four months after its release. No further plans for its future have been disclosed.