
“Dragon Age 2 will simultaneously deliver an epic story and set a new bar for intense action in the genre,” says said Dr. Ray Muzyka, Senior Vice President of Electronic Arts and co-founder of BioWare. Frankly we’re inclined to believe him too, not least considering quite how well Dragon Age: Origins was received by the gaming press. Plus, he’s a doctor. It’s still surprising to hear quite how well the original did for BioWare, especially when you consider some of the massive names they already have in their portfolio, but if Dr. Ray says it’s one of the most successful launches in their 15-year history, who are we to argue?
According to the RPG legend Dragon Age 2 will revolutionise the genre all over again by ‘infusing the universe with more action, a new, more responsive combat system and an even more dynamic story.’ It’s expected to follow the rise to power of Hawke, a survivor of the Blight and a character BioWare say with transform the world of Dragon Age and will become the most important character in the game universe.
Dragon Age 2 Executive Producer Mark Darrah says the sequel – set to span a ten year period – stands as a new entry point into the game universe, but one that will retain familiarity for fans of the original. “We are amplifying the things that made Dragon Age: Origins such a huge success while introducing a more dynamic combat system, improving the graphics, and telling the most important story in our world.”
Dragon Age 2 is currently scheduled to hit the streets in March 2011 and will be available on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.
Excited? Let us know why on the Forum, or check out some of our other BioWare stories here. If you’re wondering what all the fuss is about, check out Ben’s excellent review on NowGamer.com – if that doesn’t get your RPG juices flowing, nothing will…
