Summary
Former BioWare executive producer Mark Darrah has come forward on Twitter to push back against claims thatDragon Age: Inquisitionwas a “commercial failure.” With the release ofDragon Age: The Veilguardapproaching, online discussion has turned to the previous entries of the series, namelyDragon Age: Inquisition, and the success this game had.
Released in 2014,Dragon Age: Inquisitionis the last major installment of the series untilDragon Age: The Veilguardlaunches later this year. Upon launch, it received widespread critical acclaim, receiving praise for its story and characters.Inquisitionwas far from perfect, as many fans criticized the multiplayer mode within the game, but this was often overlooked in favor ofhow much was on offer withDragon Age: Inquisition’s storyand combat. WithThe Veilguardjust over the horizon, fans of the series are looking back on the past games, and seem to be misjudgingInquisition’s initial success, resulting in both fans and developers alike coming forward to defend the game.
Ex-BioWare executive producer Mark Darrah has come forward in one such conversation on Twitter, stating thatDragon Age: Inquisitionhas sold over 12 million copies since launch, was BioWare’s best-selling game, and even won Game of the Year in 2014. This came about following a conversation thread where some fans ofDragon Agewere criticizingThe VeilguardandInquisitionfor moving away from the"serious and grimdark" tone of the previousDragon Agegames. When some users questionedDragon Age: Inquisition’s success in seemingly moving away from this tone, Darrah stepped into the thread to remind people just how successful the game was on launch andhas continued to be since.
Mark Darrah Refutes Claims of Dragon Age: Inquisition Being a Commercial Failure
Despite the recent debates regardingDragon Age: The Veilguard’s tone and story, BioWare is on record saying thatThe Veilguardwill be returning to the series' roots in terms of story and character. TheDragon Agegames have always balanced healthy doses of humor and dark fantasy in their setting. While many things may look and feel different, the disturbing and grimdark tone of theDragon Ageseries is something that has never really changed, and there is no reason to believe thatThe Veilguardwill abandon this theme.
When some users questionedDragon Age: Inquisition’s success in seemingly moving away from this tone, Darrah stepped into the thread to remind people just how successful the game was on launch and has continued to be since.
Veilguard Marks 10 Year-Absence of Dragon Age Titles
Dragon Age: The Veilguardis returning a beloved franchise to its fans after a 10-year absence, so there are naturally going to be some adjustments made. A recentgameplay demo ofDragon Age: The Veilguardshowed off the new Darkspawn design, tweaking the monster’s look to better fit the game’s newer aesthetic while giving a lore-compliant reasoning for this to happen. It’s clear that BioWare is being mindful of what players expect withThe Veilguard, and fans only have to look to the success of previous entries in the series to see that the studio knows what the fans want.
Dragon Age: Inquisition
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You are the only one who can stop demons flooding into the land of Thedas.A cataclysmic event plunges the land of Thedas into turmoil. Dragons darken the sky, casting a shadow of terror over a once-peaceful kingdom. Mages break into all-out war against the oppressive Templars. Nations rise against one another. It falls to you and your party of legendary heroes to restore order as you lead the Inquisition, hunting down the agents of chaos. Bonds will form - and some will break - as the campaign for truth takes its toll.BioWare’s latest action-adventure delivers an unparalleled story set in a vast, changeable landscape. Explore hidden caves, defeat truly monumental creatures, and shape the world around you based on your unique play style. Explore, lead, and battle: tough choices define your experience, and even one decision can change the course of what’s to come.
