BioWare’s RPG franchise has been a long-running favorite with fans, and many are hoping the upcomingDragon Age: Dreadwolfcan deliver another memorable adventure. Starting in 2009, theDragon Ageseries has enjoyed three mainline entries so far and a number of spin-off titles including mobile and browser-based games. There may have been some slight ups and downs, with a few fans feeling letdown byDragon Age 2after the success ofDragon Age: Origins, but for the most part, gamers have been impressed with the developer’s foray into fantasy storytelling.
Now thatDragon Age: Dreadwolf’s launch is on the horizon—even if an official release date hasn’t been confirmed just yet—some players might want to look back at the series so far. With several games to experience, short stories and novels to indulge in, and comics to read, there’s definitely a lot ofDragon Agecontent to consume. But the central tenet of the franchise has always been its various video game releases, and these tell the narrative of the world of Thedas leading up to the start ofDragon Age: Dreadwolf’s upcoming adventure.
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Dragon Age: Origins
Setting the bar high, the originalDragon Agetitle remains a favorite among genre fans, particularly because of its varied character origin stories and epic narrative. Introducing players to the continent of Thedas in the year 9:30,Dragon Age: Originswas a masterclass in world-building and helped to cement the series as one of BioWare’s most beloved. Whilethe game’s DLC Leliana’s Songis a prequel and therefore technically the first piece of game content in terms of chronology,Dragon Age: Originsis undoubtedly the entry that started everything off.
Dragon Age 2
Often maligned for its scope, reuse of assets, and less-impressive narrative compared to its predecessor,Dragon Age 2still has its share of fans. With a memorable protagonist and an iconic list of companions,Dragon Age 2helped to introduce some of the most fan-favorite characters into the franchise such asseries regular Varric. Chronologically, it also covers the most amount of time starting in the year 9:30 and ending in 9:37 and covers some pivotal points in the continent’s history.
Dragon Age: Inquisition
The third mainline title in theDragon Ageseries,Dragon Age: Inquisitionintroduced some new features like the ability to play as a Qunari, and was considered by many to be an improvement onDragon Age 2. Taking place three years afterDragon Age 2finished,Dragon Age: Inquisitioncovers the tumultuous period between 9:40 and 9:41, with its Trespasser DLC jumping ahead to 9:44. The release ofDragon Age: Dreadwolfmarks the first time that a main entry will be a direct sequel, and fans will be eager to learnthe fallout of Solas' betrayaland the consequences for the continent in the next game.
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf
There is much anticipation forDragon Age: Dreadwolfamong the fanbase, as players are eager to learn what the elven mage has been up to. While it hasn’t been confirmed exactly when the game will take place, gamers know the events will follow the end ofDragon Age: Inquisitionand its finalTrespasserDLC. Withthe recentTevinter Nightsshort story collectioncovering 9:44–9:45, it’s likelyDragon Age: Dreadwolfwill be set at a similar time.
Dragon Age Spin-Offs
Alongside the main entries, theDragon Ageseries had a number of spin-offs such as the browser gamesDragon Age Journeys,Dragon Age Legends, andDragon Age: The Last Court, and the mobile gameHeroes of Dragon Age.Dragon Age Legendswas a tie-in toDragon Age 2and allowed players to unlock additional content in the main game, whileDragon Age: The Last Courtwas setbetween the events ofDragon Age 2andDragon Age: Inquisition.Heroes of Dragon Agehad a slightly different approach and explored a few “what if?” scenarios based on characters and plot lines within the canon games.
Dragon Age: Dreadwolfis in development.
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