Dragon Age 2

The second installment in the mainline Dragon Age series, players will create their own character named Hawke, and assign them a class. What starts out as another adventure centering around the Darkspawn threat soon spirals into a war between Mages and Templars, one that players find themselves in the middle of.

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Released
March 8, 2011
ESRB
Mature // Blood and Gore, Language, Sexual Content, Violence
Developer(s)
BioWare
Publisher(s)
Electronic Arts
Engine
Lycium Engine
Franchise
Dragon Age
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unsupported

You’re Hawke, a refugee seeking to escape the darkspawn-plagued land of Ferelden and become Champion of Kirkwall. Rise to power and fight epic battles while making decisions that determine the course of civilization. Your pursuit of power begins now. How will you seal your place in history?

Cinematic storytelling — Experience a decade's worth of battles and intrigue thanks to a nonlinear narrative that keeps the action coming. A redesigned dialogue system gives more context to your decisions and helps players create a fully realized, multi-dimensional character.

Customize your fight — Dozens of spells and 3 battle companions give players endless options. Stay in the moment with fast-paced combat, or pause the battle and make every move count by issuing individual orders.

Make bigger moves — Your actions carry greater weight than ever, and you'll need to think long-term because you have an entire decade to reach your goal. Every dialogue and battle decision affects your standing with party members. Maximizing your friendship opens up even more options.

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