The Dragon Age franchise has enthralled RPG fans for over a decade with its richly immersive fantasy world and intricate lore. Spanning multiple titles, it has become a cornerstone of the RPG genre, renowned for its narrative depth and the way players can influence the story through their choices. To fully appreciate the developers' intended storytelling, we recommend playing all the Dragon Age games in chronological order.

The captivating stories of the Dragon Age series surely merit their own movies or TV show adaptations, especially given their current popularity.

Figure 1. 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard'

Over the years, the Dragon Age series has evolved significantly, transitioning from smaller, confined areas to expansive open-world environments. The upcoming installment, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, will mark a return to the series' linear roots.Figure 1 shows 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard'.

Despite being one of the premier RPG franchises, many gamers have yet to experience the Dragon Age games. With the excitement surrounding The Veilguard, new players are likely eager to explore the previous titles. To assist them, we have compiled a chronological list of all Dragon Age games, providing a guide to start their journey and navigate through the series.

Here is a list of all the 'Dragon Age' games in chronological order

Dragon Age: Origins

Release Year: 2009

Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC

The inaugural entry in the franchise introduces players to the Grey Warden, a hero who battles the monstrous Darkspawn and confronts the Archdemon, the main antagonist. This RPG is played from a third-person perspective and offers customization options for the Grey Warden, including choices of gender, appearance, race, and class.

Dragon Age: II

Release Year: 2011

Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC

As the direct sequel to Origins, this game is set in the city of Kirkwall and features players in the role of a refugee named Hawke. Character customization includes options for gender, appearance, and class.

It is a third-person action RPG with tactical combat mechanics and exploration elements. Players can bring various companions on missions and even control them during combat. The game is particularly noted for its memorable companions and the depth of interaction with them.

Dragon Age: Inquisition

Release year: 2014

Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC

Widely regarded as one of the best Dragon Age games, Inquisition expands this franchise’s horizons by being the first-ever open-world title in the series. Players control an original character known as the Inquisitor, tasked with settling the civil unrest in Thedas.

Inquisition allows gamers to build their character from the start and choose their race, gender, appearance, etc. Players can use various mounts to explore the open world and once again interact with NPCs, just as they did in the previous games. Inquisition also received a DLC called Trespasser that concluded it by setting up the next game in the franchise.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Release Year: 2024

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

The newest installment in the franchise allows players to customize their protagonist’s lineage, class, and backstory. Although it is a direct sequel to Inquisition, it is not an open-world game.

The game introduces a shift from strategic tactical combat to more real-time, hack-and-slash mechanics, making it the most accessible title in the series to date.

Each game in the Dragon Age franchise is distinct and of high quality. RPG enthusiasts should definitely explore these titles. Additionally, there are many exciting new releases slated for 2025 to look forward to.

Source: Augustman

Cite this article:

Janani R (2024), All 'Dragon Age' Games Listed in Chronological Order, Including 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard', AnaTechMaz, pp.65