Dragon Age 2 confirmed, first details here!

“Dragon Age 2 will simultaneously deliver
an epic story and set a new bar for intense action in the genre,” says
said Dr. Ray Muzyka, Senior Vice President of Electronic Arts and
co-founder of BioWare. Frankly we’re inclined to believe him too, not
least considering quite how well Dragon Age: Origins was received by the
gaming press. Plus, he’s a doctor. It’s still
surprising to hear quite how well the original did for BioWare,
especially when you consider some of the massive names they already have
in their portfolio, but if Dr. Ray says it’s one of the
most successful launches in their 15-year history, who are we to argue?

According to the RPG legend Dragon Age 2
will revolutionise the genre all over again by ‘infusing the universe
with more action, a new, more responsive combat system and an even more
dynamic story.’ It’s expected to follow the rise to power of Hawke, a
survivor of the Blight and a character BioWare say with transform the
world of Dragon Age and will become the most important character in the
game universe.

Dragon Age 2 Executive Producer Mark Darrah
says the sequel – set to span a ten year period – stands as a new entry
point into the game universe, but one that will retain familiarity for
fans of the original. “We are amplifying the things that made Dragon
Age: Origins such a huge success while introducing a more dynamic combat
system, improving the graphics, and telling the most important story in
our world.”

Dragon Age 2 is currently scheduled to hit
the streets in March 2011 and will be available on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.
Excited? Let us know why on the Forum, or
check out some of our other BioWare stories here. If you’re wondering what all the fuss is
about, check out Ben’s excellent review on NowGamer.com – if that
doesn’t get your RPG juices flowing, nothing will…