Dragon Age: The Veilguard Faces Disappointing Pre-Order Numbers Ahead of Launch

Dragon Age: The Veilguard had been one of the most highly anticipated games in recent years, with fans eagerly awaiting a new installment for over a decade after the success of its predecessor. This long wait fueled much of the initial excitement and buzz.

However, as the game's reveals continued, the excitement gradually faded. Now, just two weeks before its launch, The Veilguard is struggling to make an impact on Steam’s best-seller chart. A recent report indicates that retail pre-orders are disappointingly low, with sales trailing three times behind titles like Star Wars Outlaws.

Despite the initial hype, poor pre-order numbers suggest that many fans are hesitant to purchase the game, with some attributing this to concerns about the game’s direction and accusations of it being "woke."

Stuttering Craig, owner of the Side Scrollers Podcast, recently disclosed on Twitter that Dragon Age: The Veilguard has secured just 1,957 retail pre-orders across both PS5 and Xbox, based on information from a retail insider. The breakdown shows 1,552 copies for PS5 and 405 for Xbox.

These figures, while not officially confirmed, appear credible. Another source, That Park Place, reported similar numbers, noting that The Veilguard lags significantly behind other upcoming games. For instance, Star Wars Outlaws has managed 6,469 pre-orders, with 5,341 for PS5 and 1,398 for Xbox.

Given that Ubisoft recently acknowledged softer-than-expected sales for Star Wars Outlaws, concerns for The Veilguard are mounting. Still, with the game available on Steam, a popular platform among the series' fans, there’s a chance sales might pick up closer to launch.