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Dragon Age II

The second main Dragon Age game follows Hawke and the rise from refugee to Champion of Kirkwall across a story told over several years.

Developer: BioWare Publisher: Electronic Arts Released: 2011 Modes: Single-player
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When, why and how it was created

Dragon Age II shifted the series to a more focused protagonist and location, following Hawke and the city of Kirkwall while continuing the wider political and magical tensions of Thedas.

A focused sequel

BioWare framed Hawke's life as a story Varric tells Cassandra, allowing the game to jump between major periods.

Kirkwall over time

The same city changes through time jumps, companion arcs and faction tensions instead of being a one-visit quest hub.