
Arguably the best developer in the business, BioWare, has given us our
first peak at their next major project: the
heavily-hinted Dragon Age 2, set to be released in Q1 of next year, the same period that the studio released
Mass Effect 2 this year. That's not the only thing
Dragon Age will be borrowing from its sci-fi sister franchise; the story of the game is ditching the web of origin tales featured in the original
Dragon Age: Origins, instead shooting for a more "cinematic" story following a single hero--a human with the last name Hawke (first name, gender, and appearance to be chosen by player).
The game's story will take place over the course of a decade and feature "dynamic new combat mechanics" and an updated new graphics style. Basically that means the engine has gotten a much-needed graphical overhaul and a more action-oriented combat system. Coupled with a more focused story and wrapped around an already-established lore, Dragon Age 2 means BioWare's looking like it'll have another top tier original franchise under its wing.
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