Dragon Agefans have been waiting years for news on the next entry in the series. Developer BioWare has long since confirmed that a newDragon Ageis coming, but the timeframe of its release is still unclear. Fans of the series are also anxiously waiting for news onDragon Age 4, as some of BioWare’s recent releases were disappointing for fans, and some are worried that the same could be true for the newestDragon Age.
However, BioWare’s most recent release,Mass Effect: Legendary Editionwas far from a disappointment. TheMass Effectseries started around the same time asDragon Age, and the recent remaster bundled together the first three games with visual improvements and nearly all of the series' DLC on modern hardware.Mass EffectandDragon Agehave crossed overhere and there in the past, and the two series are built on a lot of the same DNA and design philosophies. However, the success ofMass Effect: Legendary Editionmay be better news forDragon Agethan many fans realize.
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The Success of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition
Mass Effect: Legendary Editionwas a real treat for fans of the series. Not only did it bundle all of the games together, but it also featured a new build of the originalMass Effectthat brought mechanical changes along with its visual improvements. Playing through all three games in a row with all of the content available is a special experience, especially for players who are revisiting some of their favorite characters. In fact, the remastered trilogy was so successful with fans that it encouraged many players torevisit the less popularMass Effect Andromedaafter completing it.
LikeDragon Age,Mass Effect 4is also currently in development at BioWare. For fans waiting onMass Effect 4and hoping it willcompensate for some ofMass Effect’s previous shortcomings,Mass Effect: Legendary Editionprovided a lot of hope. The game did not feature any new content that was too substantial, but it was emblematic of the developer hopefully recognizing what fans love about the original trilogy in the first place. This made those same fans feel a lot more excited forMass Effect 4, as well as the game serving as a great bit of content for fans while they wait for the next entry in the series.
Why Mass Effect: Legendary Edition’s Success Could Be Good For Dragon Age Fans
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition’s success, however, could also influence how BioWare and EA handle theDragon Ageseries while fans wait forDragon Age 4. With how wellMass Effect: Legendary Editionperformed both financially and critically, it would make a lot of sense for the companies to be considering a similar treatment for the original threeDragon Agegames. Of course, it has been many years sinceDragon Age: OriginsandDragon Age 2were first released, and they have never received an official remaster or port to more modern hardware.Dragon Age Inquisitionis a more modern title, but the first two games in the series could have a lot of their visual elements improved. This would be even better for players who want to revisit the games tounderstandDragon Age 4’s story.
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Dragon Age 4also seems to still be quite a ways out from releasing. Development of the game was reportedly restarted afterAnthemfailed to find an audience, leaving the development team to change the game’s focus from a live service title to a more traditional RPG. Despite this change, EA and BioWare have shared very little about the game beyond just a few short teasers.Dragon Age 4even skipped this year’s EA Play Live event, leaving fans anxious to see it. This puts the series in a great position to tide fans over with aremaster of the originalDragon Agetrilogy. Not only would that help keep fans engaged whileDragon Age 4is in development, but it also would help drum up excitement for the new title, and could increase that game’s sales as well.
What a Dragon Age Remastered Trilogy Could Look Like
The game that would need the most work would undoubtedly beDragon Age: Origins. The game’s visuals are the most dated, and a similar rebuilding to the firstMass Effectwould bring about many welcome changes. However,Dragon Age 2could also do with some mechanical changes. InMass Effect: Legendary Edition,Mass Effecthad its mechanics updated to better align with the other two games. Something similar could be done toDragon Age 2to help the gameplay more strategically likeDragon Age: OriginsandDragon Age: Inquisition. Of course, the trilogy would also likely bundle together all of the trilogy’s various DLC packs. This would be a great benefit for fans, as it would provide an easier way for them to get caught up on the series' lore and various characters that will all undoubtedlyimpactDragon Age 4and its villain.
Another benefit of a trilogy remaster would be easing the process for save file imports. All three of the games have many choices for players to make that can have sprawling consequences across later games. As of now, importing save files can be a bit tricky with players having to re-enter their choices in another website to transfer them intoDragon Age: Inquisition. A remastered trilogy would allowDragon Age: Inquisitionto import these files more smoothly and make the experience seamless. It also could allowDragon Age 4to do so smoothly. This would help allow the newest entry in the series to properly compensate for the dedication of its fans by being able tobring backDragon Age: Origins' Wardencharacter with better accuracy to each individual player’s experience. Hopefully, players will get some more news onDragon Agesometime soon.
