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Dragon Age

Dragon Age is a fantasy role-playing video game franchise created and developed by BioWare.

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Dragon Age is a fantasy role-playing video game franchise created and developed by BioWare, a Canadian studio based in Edmonton, Alberta. The series is set on the fictional continent of Thedas and spans four main games released between 2009 and 2024.

What it is

Dragon Age is a story-driven fantasy RPG series built around party-based companions and player choice. The main games include Dragon Age: Origins (2009), Dragon Age II (2011), Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014), and Dragon Age: The Veilguard (2024). All are published by Electronic Arts.

Setting and world

The series takes place on Thedas, a medieval-inspired continent with multiple humanoid peoples and nations. Most main games are set in the southern regions of Thedas, with a shared history and lore that connects each entry.

Beyond the games

Dragon Age has expanded into a broader media franchise through downloadable content, novels, comics, and other transmedia works. This helps flesh out the world and characters beyond the core game series.

In short

  • Created by Canadian studio BioWare in Edmonton, Alberta.
  • Four main games: Origins, Dragon Age II, Inquisition, and The Veilguard.
  • Set on the fictional continent of Thedas.
  • Includes books, comics, and other media beyond the games.
Canadian angle

Dragon Age was created by BioWare, a Canadian video game studio based in Edmonton, Alberta, making it a notable Canadian game franchise.

Quick questions

What is Dragon Age?
Dragon Age is a fantasy role-playing video game franchise created and developed by BioWare.
How many main Dragon Age games are there?
There are four main games: Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age II, Dragon Age: Inquisition, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Who publishes Dragon Age?
The franchise is published by Electronic Arts.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Age
    Supports: Franchise overview, creator/developer, setting, main entries, platforms, and transmedia expansion.
  2. Wikipediahttps://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Age:_Origins
    Supports: Original release date and first main game identification.
  3. Dragon Age Wiki (Fandom)https://dragonage.fandom.com/wiki/Dragon_Age_Wiki
    Supports: Franchise scope and related media coverage.