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'''''Dragon Age: Inquisition''''' is [[Bioware|BioWare's]] third installment in the ''[[Dragon Age]]'' video game series, continuing the journey throughout the medieval-themed continent of [[Thedas]] introduced in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]'' and ''[[Dragon Age II]]''.
'''''Dragon Age: Inquisition''''' is an upcoming sequel to ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]'' and ''[[Dragon Age II]]'' and is currently in development by [[BioWare]].<ref name="Muzyka">Jessica Conditt [http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/21/muzyka-bioware-to-throw-previous-dragon-age-games-into-a-blende/] "Muzyka: Bioware to throws previous Dragon Age games into a blender for next title". 2011-08-21. Retrieved 2012-01-28.</ref><ref name="McNally">James Ransom-Wiley [http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/20/dragon-age-3-artists-wanted-bioware-sr-director-tweets/] "Dragon Age 3 artists wanted, Bioware sr. director tweets". 2011-05-20. Retrieved 2012-01-28.</ref> It was first (informally) announced on Twitter, the evening of May 19, 2011, by BioWare Creative Lead Alistair McNally.<ref name="McNally" /> It was then formally confirmed as ''Dragon Age III: Inquisition'' on September 17, 2012 in an open letter by Executive Producer [[Mark Darrah]].<ref>[http://www.dragonage.com/inquisition]</ref> It was revealed during Electronic Arts' E3 2013 press conference that ''Dragon Age: Inquisition'' will be released in the fall of 2014. The game is set to be released on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC.<ref>http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/371/index/16836310&lf=8</ref> On April 22, 2014, BioWare released a trailer confirming an October 7, 2014 release date for ''Dragon Age: Inquisition''.<ref>http://www.gameinformer.com/games/dragon_age_inquisition/b/pc/archive/2014/04/22/dragon-age-inquisition-dated-for-october-in-new-trailer.aspx</ref> On July 22, 2014, the game release was delayed to November 18 for North America and November 21 for Europe.<ref name="delayed">[http://www.dragonage.com/#!/en_US/news/dragon-age-inquisition-update Dragon Age news]</ref>
 
   
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== Announcement and release ==
== Development ==
 
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On the evening of May 19, 2011, BioWare Creative Lead Alistair McNally informally announced the game via Twitter.<ref>James Ransom-Wiley [http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/20/dragon-age-3-artists-wanted-bioware-sr-director-tweets/] "Dragon Age 3 artists wanted, Bioware sr. director tweets". 2011-05-20. Retrieved 2012-01-28.</ref>
BioWare is planning on combining elements of earlier installments in the series, ''Dragon Age: Origins'' and ''Dragon Age II'', into the creation of ''Dragon Age: Inquisition''.<ref name="Muzyka" />
 
   
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The title was formally confirmed as ''Dragon Age III: Inquisition'' on September 17, 2012 in an open letter by Executive Producer [[Mark Darrah]].<ref>[http://blog.bioware.com/2012/09/17/a-blog-from-mark-darrah-dragon-age-iii-inquisition/ A Blog from Mark Darrah - Dragon Age III Inquisition]</ref> The game was originally set to release in fall 2013.
Combat is also expected to differ somewhat from its predecessors and focus more on a player's ability to prepare, position and form a cohesive team with their party members, requiring fewer repetitive finger strikes but better thinking.<ref name="Laidlaw">Mike Scramm [http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/31/bioware-hints-at-the-future-of-dragon-age-dlc-and-3/] "Bioware hints at the future of Dragon Age DLC and 3". 2011-08-31. Retrieved 2012-01-28.</ref> The armor customization will differ from both ''Dragon Age: Origins'' and ''Dragon Age II'', in that each party member will have interchangeable armor pieces that will customize the look according to its specification and class.<ref name="armor">David Gaider [http://blog.bioware.com/2012/04/13/dacustomization/] "Follower Customization in Dragon Age". 13th of April, 2012. Retrieved 10th of May, 2012.</ref> They will also refrain from reusing environments, a common criticism of ''Dragon Age II''.<ref name="levels">Tom Senior [http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/04/13/dragon-age-3-wont-reuse-levels-will-feature-follower-customisation/] "Dragon Age 3 won’t reuse levels, will feature follower customization". 13th of April, 2012. Retrieved 10th of May, 2012.</ref> Cinematic designer Jon Perry said that "one level in Dragon Age 3 is as big as all of the levels in Dragon Age 2."<ref name="Kotaku_castles">[http://kotaku.com/5953484/castles-and-greater-customization-among-the-first-details-to-emerge-on-dragon-age-iii Castles and Customization Among First Details to Emerge on ''Dragon Age III'']</ref>
 
   
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During its 2013 E3 press conference, publishing house [http://www.ea.com/ Electronic Arts] announced that ''Dragon Age: Inquisition'' would be delayed by a year, to fall 2014.<ref>[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dragon-age-inquisition-delayed-a-year/1100-6409593/ Gamespot]</ref>
BioWare will use a brand new engine which will use Frostbite 3 as a foundation.<ref>Gaston, Martin (2013-03-28). [http://www.gamespot.com/news/next-mass-effect-and-dragon-age-games-using-frostbite-3-6406107 "Next Mass Effect and Dragon Age games using Frostbite 3"]. GameSpot. Retrieved 2013-03-28.</ref>
 
   
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On April 22, 2014, BioWare released a trailer confirming an October 7, 2014 release date for ''Dragon Age: Inquisition''.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/games/dragon_age_inquisition/b/pc/archive/2014/04/22/dragon-age-inquisition-dated-for-october-in-new-trailer.aspx Dragon Age: Inquisition Release Date, Trailer, And Screenshots]</ref> On July 22, 2014, a second delay was announced; the game finally released on November 18, 2014 in North America and November 21, 2014 in Europe.<ref>[https://www.dragonage.com/en_US/news/dragon-age-inquisition-update Dragon Age Inquisition Update]</ref>
The game will have creatures new to the series.<ref>"You should see at least one new major type of demon in DA3." {{BSN | author = David Gaider | url = http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/371/index/15243582?lf=8#15251849 | title = There should be a Despair Demon | access = July 8, 2013}}</ref>
 
   
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== Development ==
Regarding character creation, the advent of multiple playable races will by necessity require different body and armor models for the protagonist.<ref>The Return of Races in Dragon Age: Inquisition. https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/08/14/the-return-of-races-in-dragon-age-inquisition.aspx</ref> This aspect, according to Mike Laidlaw, will furthermore take precedence over any potential body shape choices or sliders in the Inquisition character creator.<ref>Mike Laidlaw Twitter. https://twitter.com/Mike_Laidlaw/status/368794406670712832</ref> Additionally, according to [[David Gaider]], Inquisition will feature even more race-specific content than was planned for the protagonist backgrounds originally designed for the game.<ref>David Gaider. "So now that we will get our multiple races..." http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/371/index/17202661/3#17214530</ref>
 
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Development of ''Inquisition'' began prior to the release of ''Dragon Age II'', and was originally conceived as a multiplayer-only game, codenamed "Blackfoot" during development.<ref>Makuch, Eddie (2014-11-04). [http://www.gamespot.com/articles/dragon-age-inquisition-began-as-a-multiplayer-only/1100-6423362/ Dragon Age Inquisition Began As A Multiplayer-Only Game]. GameSpot. Retrieved 2014-04-11</ref>
   
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BioWare originally planned on combining elements of earlier installments in the series (''Dragon Age: Origins'' and ''Dragon Age II)'' into the creation of ''Dragon Age: Inquisition''.<ref>Jessica Conditt [http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/21/muzyka-bioware-to-throw-previous-dragon-age-games-into-a-blende/] "Muzyka: Bioware to throws previous Dragon Age games into a blender for next title". 2011-08-21. Retrieved 2012-01-28.</ref>
[[Trevor Morris]] is responsible for composition of soundtracks.
 
   
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Combat differs somewhat from its predecessors, focusing more on a player's ability to prepare, position and form a cohesive team with their party members, requiring fewer repetitive finger strikes and more tactical thinking through the tactical camera mode. The armor customization also differs from both ''Dragon Age: Origins'' and ''Dragon Age II'', in that each party member has interchangeable armor pieces that customize the look according to its specification and class.
== Gameplay and combat ==
 
Although touted as an "[[wikipedia:open world|open world]]" game at E3 2013 presentation, the developers quickly clarified that ''Inquisition'' will not be open world in the same way as ''[[wikipedia:The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim|The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim]]'', but instead simply feature larger locations (than presumably ''Origins'' and ''Dragon Age II'') with more exploration freedom.<ref>Allan Schumacher [http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/371/index/16832520/11#16834750 Forum post in the thread "DA: Inquisition at E3 Thread - DAI Interview with Aaryn Flynn"]. 2013-06-11. Retrieved 2013-06-16.</ref> There are 10 large "open world" locations in the game.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dycNMRSHnrg Interview with Cameron Lee at E3 2014].</ref> Gameplay will continue post-story completion, as opposed to retroactive DLC such as in ''[[Dragon Age II]]''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/BioMarkDarrah/status/430876067180453889 Mark Darrah Twitter.]</ref>
 
   
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The game includes a myriad of environments, with one level in ''Inquisition'' being as large as all the levels in ''Dragon Age II''.<ref name="Kotaku_castles">[http://kotaku.com/5953484/castles-and-greater-customization-among-the-first-details-to-emerge-on-dragon-age-iii Castles and Customization Among First Details to Emerge on ''Dragon Age III'']</ref>
It is the first game in the series to feature mounts.<ref>[https://twitter.com/BioMarkDarrah/status/364797936187613184 Mark Darrah, Twitter]</ref> The dialogue wheel, first featured in ''[[Dragon Age II]]'', returns. Like in Dragon Age II, the wheel will display the type of emotion that matches your dialogue choice.
 
   
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BioWare uses a brand new game engine founded upon Frostbite 3.<ref>Gaston, Martin (2013-03-28). [http://www.gamespot.com/news/next-mass-effect-and-dragon-age-games-using-frostbite-3-6406107 "Next Mass Effect and Dragon Age games using Frostbite 3"]. GameSpot. Retrieved 2013-03-28.</ref>
As in both previous installments, the player character can be one of three classes; warrior, rogue or mage. The player will have the ability to choose one of 4 playable races - human, dwarf, elf or qunari - and of either gender. Body sliders will not be available to customize the player character's physique; rather, the engine will support differing body shapes for each race.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Mike_Laidlaw/status/410291844199612416 Mike Laidlaw Twitter].</ref> Two voice sets will also be available for each gender: in the English version, one will have a British accent, and the other an American one.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Mike_Laidlaw/status/451728569035522048 Mike Laidlaw's Tweeter] 3rd April, 2014</ref>
 
 
Like [[the Warden]], [[the Warden-Commander]], and [[Hawke]] in previous titles, [[the Inquisitor]] will be able to recruit companions. It has been revealed that there will be nine possible party members in total.<ref>[http://www.dragonage.com/ Official website]: "Lead a party chosen from nine unique, fully realized characters..."</ref> All companions can be customized via armor appearance and in-class weapon style.<ref name="Digiexpo2013">Youtube footage of Digiexpo 2013. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8xJMWRI-cA.</ref> Furthermore, in exploration they will assist the player by calling out sights of interest.<ref name="Digiexpo2013" />
 
   
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The game introduces new creatures and enemies, including several new demons, non-aggressive critters, and several [[high dragon]]s.
According to [[Mike Laidlaw]], as in ''Dragon Age: Origins'', the Inquisitor will be able to speak to companions as desired, though not necessarily in every location.<ref>Mike Laidlaw Twitter. https://twitter.com/Mike_Laidlaw/status/397891280773992448.</ref>
 
   
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Regarding character creation, the advent of multiple playable races by necessity requires different body and armor models for the protagonist.<ref>The Return of Races in Dragon Age: Inquisition. https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/08/14/the-return-of-races-in-dragon-age-inquisition.aspx</ref> This aspect, according to Mike Laidlaw, takes precedence over any potential body shape choices or sliders in ''Inquisition's'' character creator.<ref>{{Twitter|author=[[Mike Laidlaw]]|url=https://twitter.com/Mike_Laidlaw/status/368794406670712832}}</ref> Additionally, according to [[David Gaider]], Inquisition features more race-specific content than was planned for the protagonist backgrounds originally designed for the game.<ref>{{BWF|author=David Gaider|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160908071725/https://forum.bioware.com/topic/481261-so-now-that-we-will-get-our-multiple-races/?bioware=1|title=So now that we will get our multiple races...}}</ref>
According to Mike Laidlaw in an interview with Eurogamer, companions will leave the party if approval ratings are too low, similar to Dragon age: Origins, and it is possible to only have one companion remaining in the end. It's also possible for the companion to betray the Inquisitor depending on the choices made by the player.
 
   
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The narrative of ''Dragon Age: Inquisition'' involves investigating a [[Veil#Tears|tear in the Veil]]—a [[breach]] into [[Fade|the Fade]].
Part of the gameplay of ''Inquisition ''involves obtaining and maintaining power in various regions of the map. In part, this is done through strongholds, which can be seized and upgraded to accomplish various tasks, and which serve as a hub for promoting the interests of the Inquisition.<ref name="Digiexpo2013" />
 
   
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The protagonist of this installment is known as [[the Inquisitor]]. As was the case in ''Dragon Age: Origins'', players will be able to choose from multiple races—including a previously unplayable race, the [[Qunari]]—and classes. With four playable races available this time for the Inquisitor, the game recognizes race flags, class flags, and sometimes a combination of the two depending on the situation. There is no option, however, to create a dwarf mage for lore reasons.<ref>{{Twitter|author=Mike Laidlaw|url=https://twitter.com/Mike_Laidlaw/status/365832599630913536}}</ref>
[[Crafting]] returns in ''Inquisition'', which according to Cameron Lee, is the deepest BioWare has ever created. In addition to crafting items from raw materials, players can create different parts of the final product and then combine them (e.g. different sections of a staff may be crafted before combining them). The materials used to create the item will determine its appearance.<ref name="BaldurLegacy" />
 
   
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The game is set in [[Thedas]], covering parts of [[Orlais]] and [[Ferelden]], and covers more geographic territory than its predecessors, with one map being described as four to five times the size of Ferelden—the setting of the first game in the series.
While playing, the GUI for ''Dragon Age: Inquisition'' will include a radar which displays important points and foes. Mike Laidlaw has stated it's better for battles.<ref>Mike Laidlaw Twitter:https://twitter.com/Mike_Laidlaw/status/478247966457597952</ref> The game can be played using a tactical camera view (where the party is controlled from overhead), or from the third person.<ref name="BaldurLegacy">[http://www.gamespot.com/articles/dragon-age-inquisition-the-baldurs-gate-legacy-and/1100-6421016/?utm_source=weekly_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dragon-age-inquisition-the-baldurs-gate-legacy-and Dragon Age: Inquisition, the Baldur's Gate Legacy, and the Value of an Open World]</ref>
 
   
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Choices made by the players impact the game's ending, with a wide variety of different endings possible based on choices made throughout the game with regards to quests and companions, among other things.
Combat in ''Dragon Age: Inquisition'' will have a greater focus on strategy than in ''[[Dragon Age II]].'' Party health will not regenerate automatically after an encounter as it did in ''[[Dragon Age II]]'' and ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]'', and [[mage]] characters will not be able to repeatedly cast, or "spam," healing spells. Similarly, the ability to carry healing items will be limited, to instill a need to adequately prepare for combat and exploration.<ref name="Official XBox Magazine 2014, pg. 47">''Official XBox Magazine''. May 2014, Issue 161, pg. 47.</ref>
 
   
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[[File:E3 2013 Screen21.jpg|thumb|275px|Planning the battle]]
With regards to the PC edition of Inquisition, Laidlaw revealed that the tactical quickbar will be locked at 8 slots, because "32 abilities (along with passives/upgrades) across the party provides a broad spectrum of tactical options."<ref>[https://twitter.com/Mike_Laidlaw/status/505461456775557120 Mike Laidlaw's Tweeter] 29 August, 2014</ref>
 
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The plot, as stated by BioWare, centers around "saving the world from itself," sealing the Breach and defeating the [[Elder One]].<ref>[http://www.dragonage.com/#!/en_US/news/skyhold-interview-introduction Skyhold Interview, Part I].</ref> It also involves the [[Mage-Templar War]], the foundations of which comprise the main plot of ''Dragon Age II''.
   
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The subtitle ''Inquisition'' had been previously hinted at by the ''Dragon Age II'' strategy guide's epilogue, which asked "Will some kind of inquisition be at the heart of events of the next Dragon Age title?"<ref>[[Dragon Age II: The Complete Official Guide]], p. 271.</ref> David Gaider has also said, "It'd be interesting to see if the [[Inquisition]] ever rose up again."<ref name="Thedas UK">Thedas UK (January 14, 2012). [http://swooping-is-bad.livejournal.com/1286233.html "David Gaider Interview"]. Retrieved September 17, 2012.</ref>
During fights, the environments will also be able to be exploited and manipulated to a greater degree than in ''[[Dragon Age II]]''. This capacity goes both ways, however. For example, a mage character may cast an "ice wall" spell to create cover on a battlefield or hem an enemy into a corner—a similar idea to a mage casting a fire spell after using a [[grease]] spell in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]''—but the enemy may respond by melting the ice wall, eliminating the player's advantage.<ref name="Official XBox Magazine 2014, pg. 47" />
 
   
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[[Trevor Morris]] is responsible for the composition of the soundtracks.
Eliminating other NPCs, including wildlife, will also have an effect on gameplay in ''Inquisition''. The player will have the ability to forage or hunt an area into scarcity, which will allow other species of plants and animals to proliferate instead. Furthermore, clearing an area of intelligent enemies like [[bandits]] or [[dragons]] will impact the locale greatly.<ref>''Official XBox Magazine''. May 2014, Issue 161, pg. 45.</ref> Each dragon is unique from a gameplay standpoint.<ref name="BaldurLegacy" />
 
 
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Griffon_Wing.png{{!}}A possible Inquisition stronghold
 
Griffon_Wing_Espionage.png{{!}}An Inquisition stronghold tailored to espionage
 
Griffon_Wing_Commerce.png{{!}}An Inquisition stronghold promoting commerce and trade
 
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== Data transfer and world-states ==
 
== Data transfer and world-states ==
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[[File:DA Keep.png|thumb|275px|Selecting a custom Warden in the Keep-Beta version]]
Mike Laidlaw confirmed the ability for players to [[Save file transfer|import their save files]], or alternatively their "world-states," from the first two games into ''Dragon Age: Inquisition'' to "shore up world consistency."<ref name="Razorfish" /> Mark Darrah later stated that BioWare is looking into creating ways to include choices made in previous titles without the need for a Save File transfer system, as well as a method to import save files across console generations.<ref name="Kotaku_castles" />
 
   
On August 28, 2013, it was announced that players will be able to create their own specific canon and customize all important decisions from previous games in a cloud-based system called [[Dragon Age Keep]]. This new system will also solve plot logic issues that occurred when importing save-games in previous titles.<ref>http://blog.bioware.com/2013/08/28/the-dragon-age-keep/</ref><ref>The Dragon Age Keep homepage. https://dragonagekeep.com/.</ref>
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On August 28, 2013, it was announced that players will be able to create their own specific canon and customize all important decisions from previous games (including DLC and the ''[[Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening]]'' expansion) in a cloud-based system called [[Dragon Age Keep]]. This new system prevents plot logic issues that have occurred when importing save-games in other titles.<ref>http://blog.bioware.com/2013/08/28/the-dragon-age-keep/</ref><ref>The Dragon Age Keep homepage. https://dragonagekeep.com/.</ref>
   
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''[[Dragon Age Keep]]'' also has the ability to give a narrative based on the world state to players, using the framing device of [[Varric Tethras]] telling a story, to reacquaint returning players to the significance of their choices and to introduce new players to the world's lore and backstory.
The Keep system aims to allow the player to customize cross-generational and cross-console world-states, ideally circumventing import bugs or other issues. According to Mark Darrah, BioWare is looking into the possibility of traditional save game transfers via the Keep, as well.<ref>Mark Darrah Twitter. https://twitter.com/BioMarkDarrah/status/372785630163779584.</ref> Unconnected consoles will not be able to access the Dragon Age Keep,<ref>Mark Darrah Twitter. https://twitter.com/BioMarkDarrah/status/372780509538951169.</ref> though it will be able to be downloaded onto a PC or tablet initially and then introduced to a console.<ref>Mark Darrah Twitter. https://twitter.com/BioMarkDarrah/status/372836354071490560.</ref>
 
[[File:DA_Keep_2.png|thumb|Selecting a custom Hawke in the Keep-Beta version]]
 
Players who do not have or choose not to import a world-state into ''Inquisition'' will be provided a default "canon" as in ''Dragon Age II'': an "Ultimate Sacrifice" [[Dalish]] Warden, [[Alistair]] made King, and Hawke a [[mage]] who sided with the mages in DA2.<ref>https://twitter.com/BioMarkDarrah/status/364898334911115264</ref> Mark Darrah and Aaryn Flynn indicated as well that choices from ''[[Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening]]'' and other DLC will also impact playthroughs.<ref>https://twitter.com/BioMarkDarrah/status/368364359715524608</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/AarynFlynn/status/372885737298874368 Aaryn Flynn Twitter].</ref> The prologue of the game is designed in a manner that players new to the series will not be overwhelmed.<ref name="BaldurLegacy" />
 
   
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The Keep system aims to allow the player to customize cross-generational and cross-console world-states, ideally circumventing import bugs or other issues.
== Plot ==
 
According to Aaryn Flynn from BioWare, the narrative of ''Dragon Age: Inquisition'' will involve investigating a [[Veil#Tears|tear in the Veil]], a breach into the [[Fade]].<ref name="Gametrailers.com - All Access">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_FS9W0zRJs Interview with Aaryn Flynn by Gametrailers.com]</ref>
 
   
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[[File:DA Keep 2.png|thumb|275px|Selecting a custom Hawke in the Keep-Beta version]]
The protagonist of this installment will be known as the Inquisitor, following the player characters of previous two games of the Warden, the Warden-Commander, and the Champion.<ref name="Gametrailers.com - All Access" /> As was the case in ''Dragon Age: Origins'', players will be able to choose from several playable races for the Inquisitor, and the game will recognize race flags, class flags, or a combination of the two depending on the situation. There would be no option, however, to create a dwarf mage for lore reasons.<ref>Cameron Lee Twitter:https://twitter.com/Cameron__Lee</ref><ref>Mike Laidlaw Twitter:https://twitter.com/Mike_Laidlaw/status/365832599630913536</ref [http://biowarefans.com/2011/08/dragon-age-3-will-feature-a-new-protagonist/] "Dragon Age 3 will feature a new protagonist". 2011-08-07. Retrieved 2012-01-28.</ref>
 
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Players who do not have or choose not to import a world-state into ''Inquisition'' will be provided a default "canon" as in ''Dragon Age II'': an "Ultimate Sacrifice" female [[Dalish]] Warden, [[Alistair]] made King, and Hawke a male [[mage]] who sided with the mages.
   
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Players are not able to directly import save files from previous games into the Keep, regardless of the platform the games were played on. However, ''Inquisition'' save files can be imported into the Keep if you're online while playing (or they will import next time you go online).
The game will be set in [[Thedas]], covering parts of [[Orlais]] and [[Ferelden]].<ref name="PC Gamer Magazine pp 24-25">PC Gamer Magazine: Issue 246, pp 24-25</ref> The game will cover more geographic territory than its predecessors, with one map being described as four to five times the size of Ferelden, the setting of the first game in the series.<ref name="Laidlaw" />
 
   
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[[Patches (Inquisition)|Patch 10]] introduced the [[Golden Nug]] which allows players to migrate several different types of collection items and schematics across multiple ''Dragon Age: Inquisition'' playthroughs; once a single full playthrough has been completed, items can be transferred to any saved playthrough, including future ones.
Mike Laidlaw and Cameron Lee have stated that the main quest alone will be 50 hours long and sidequests are 100 hours long, making a total of 150 hours of gameplay overall. Choices made by the players will impact the game's ending, with 40 different variations reported to be present, from a best to a worst possible outcome. <ref>Cameron Lee Twitter:https://twitter.com/Cameron__Lee</ref> <ref>Mark Darrah Twitter:https://twitter.com/BioMarkDarrah/status/476842711853432832</ref>
 
   
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== Reception ==
[[File:E3 2013 Screen21.jpg|thumb|250px|Planning the battle]]
 
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''Dragon Age: Inquisition'' received "generally favorable" reviews on Metacritic getting a metascore of 85/100 on PC based on 45 critic reviews,<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dragon-age-inquisition Metascore for Dragon Age: Inquisition on PC]''Metacritic'', Retrieved April 14, 2020</ref> 89/100 on PS4 based on 43 critic reviews,<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/dragon-age-inquisition Metascore for Dragon Age: Inquisition on PS4]''Metacritic'', Retrieved April 14, 2020</ref> and 85/100 on Xbox One based on 28 critic reviews.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/dragon-age-inquisition Metascore for Dragon Age: Inquisition on Xbox One]''Metacritic'', Retrieved April 14, 2020</ref>
BioWare mentioned that the main plot will be "saving the world from itself," sealing the [[Breach]] and defeating the [[Elder One]].<ref>[http://www.dragonage.com/#!/en_US/news/skyhold-interview-introduction Skyhold Interview, Part I].</ref> The plot will also involve the [[Mage-Templar War]], the foundations of which comprise the main plot of ''Dragon Age II''. Along with the larger size of the game map, the player will be able to travel to various areas to either calm or encourage the fighting.<ref name="Laidlaw" />
 
   
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== Plot ==
The subtitle ''Inquisition'' has been previously hinted by the Dragon Age 2 strategy guide's epilogue, which asked "Will some kind of inquisition be at the heart of events of the next Dragon Age title?"<ref>[[Dragon Age II: The Complete Official Guide]], p. 271.</ref> David Gaider has also said, "It'd be interesting to see if the [[Inquisition]] ever rose up again."<ref name="Thedas UK">Thedas UK (January 14, 2012). [http://swooping-is-bad.livejournal.com/1286233.html "David Gaider Interview"]. Retrieved September 17, 2012.</ref>
 
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{{Main|Storyline for Dragon Age: Inquisition}}
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The game starts in 9:41 Dragon, one year after the events of ''[[Dragon Age II]]'' and ends in 9:42.<ref>The ''[[Trespasser]]'' DLC is dated 9:44 Dragon and states that it takes place two years after the death of the [[Elder One]]</ref> [[Orlais]] is undergoing a [[War of the Lions|civil war]], threatening the stability of southern [[Thedas]]. The [[Circle of Magi]] have rebelled against the oppressive [[Templar Order|templars]] in a bid for independence, leading to [[Mage-Templar War|all-out war]]. In a last ditch effort for peace, [[Divine]] [[Justinia V]] has orchestrated the [[Divine Conclave]]—a peace summit between the ambassadors of the templars and the [[Rebel Mages|rebel mages]] for the purpose of negotiating a peaceful compromise.
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A massive explosion kills the attendees of the Conclave and creates a massive [[Veil#Tears|tear in the Veil]] called [[Breach|the Breach]], allowing [[Demon]]s to invade Thedas unchecked. The player protagonist is the sole survivor of the explosion and wielder of the "[[Anchor]]"—a magical mark that bestows control over the Breach and [[Fade rift]]s. The player's miraculous accolades and ability to seal the Fade rifts leaves many to believe they are a messiah, specifically the Herald of [[Andraste]]. The player is inducted into the reborn [[Inquisition]]—an independent organization sanctioned by the late Divine Justinia to restore order should Thedas erupt into chaos—and eventually becomes its [[the Inquisitor|Inquisitor]].
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Throughout the game the Inquisitor will be forced to make choices that directly impact the plot of the game. The actions of the player shake the very foundation of Thedas as it leads to the ultimate build up against an evil ready to usurp the throne of the [[Maker]] Himself.
   
 
== Characters ==
 
== Characters ==
{{for|information about recruitable companions|Companions (Inquisition)}}
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[[File:Inquisition members.png|center|700px|Members of the Inquisition]]
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[[File:Inquisition members.png|center|700px|thumb|The core members of the Inquisition]]
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=== Major characters ===
 
===Major characters===
 
 
* [[The Inquisitor]]: The protagonist of the game and leader of the [[Inquisition]].
 
* [[The Inquisitor]]: The protagonist of the game and leader of the [[Inquisition]].
* [[Cullen]]: Advisor to the Inquisitor and a Knight-Captain of the [[Templar Order]], who witnessed the deeds of both the [[The Warden|Hero of Ferelden]] and the [[Hawke|Champion of Kirkwall]]. He leads the Inquisition's military forces.
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* [[Cullen|Cullen Rutherford]]: Advisor to the Inquisitor and a Knight-Captain of the [[Templar Order]], who witnessed the deeds of both the [[The Warden|Hero of Ferelden]] and the [[Hawke|Champion of Kirkwall]]. He leads the Inquisition's military forces.
* [[Elder One]]: A mysterious entity who is served by the [[Venatori]].
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* [[Elder One]]: A mysterious entity who is served by the [[Venatori]] and the [[Red Templars]].
 
* [[Josephine Montilyet]]: Advisor to the Inquisitor, a skilled diplomat and an old friend of Leliana.
 
* [[Josephine Montilyet]]: Advisor to the Inquisitor, a skilled diplomat and an old friend of Leliana.
 
* [[Leliana]]: Advisor to the Inquisitor, the Left Hand of the [[Divine]] and, depending on player choice, former companion of the [[The Warden|Hero of Ferelden]]. She leads the clandestine division of the Inquisition responsible for espionage and assassination.
 
* [[Leliana]]: Advisor to the Inquisitor, the Left Hand of the [[Divine]] and, depending on player choice, former companion of the [[The Warden|Hero of Ferelden]]. She leads the clandestine division of the Inquisition responsible for espionage and assassination.
* [[Morrigan]]: A [[Witch of the Wilds]], a [[shapeshifter|shapeshifting]] [[apostate]] [[mage]], and former companion of the [[The Warden|Hero of Ferelden]]. She disappeared at the end of the [[Fifth Blight]] and reappeared years later as the arcane advisor to [[Empress Celene]].
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* [[Morrigan]]: A [[Witch of the Wilds]], a [[shapeshifter|shapeshifting]] [[apostate]] [[mage]], and former companion of the [[The Warden|Hero of Ferelden]]. She disappeared at the end of the [[Fifth Blight]] and reappeared years later as the arcane advisor to [[Celene Valmont I|Empress Celene]].
   
===Companions===
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=== Companions ===
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[[File:Inquisition character Icons.png|thumb|200px|Dragon Age: Inquisition character Icons]]
 
* [[Blackwall]]: A [[Grey Wardens|Grey Warden]] of [[Orlais]].
 
* [[Blackwall]]: A [[Grey Wardens|Grey Warden]] of [[Orlais]].
 
* [[Cassandra Pentaghast]]: The Right Hand of the [[Divine]] and one of the last loyal members of the [[Seekers of Truth]].
 
* [[Cassandra Pentaghast]]: The Right Hand of the [[Divine]] and one of the last loyal members of the [[Seekers of Truth]].
* [[Cole]]: A mysterious ghost-like rogue,<ref>[http://www.dragonage.com/#!/en_US/characters/humans/cole Cole's companion profile] on the official ''Dragon Age: Inquisition'' website.</ref> originally appearing in ''[[Dragon Age: Asunder]]''.
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* [[Cole]]: A mysterious ghost-like rogue, first introduced in ''[[Dragon Age: Asunder]]''.
* [[Dorian]]: An Altus mage of the [[Tevinter Imperium]].
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* [[Dorian Pavus]]: An Altus mage from the [[Tevinter Imperium]].
 
* [[Iron Bull]]: A [[Qunari]] mercenary and agent of the [[Ben-Hassrath]].
 
* [[Iron Bull]]: A [[Qunari]] mercenary and agent of the [[Ben-Hassrath]].
 
* [[Sera]]: An [[elf|elven]] archer and member of the enigmatic group of rogues known as the [[Friends of Red Jenny (group)|Friends of Red Jenny]].
 
* [[Sera]]: An [[elf|elven]] archer and member of the enigmatic group of rogues known as the [[Friends of Red Jenny (group)|Friends of Red Jenny]].
* [[Solas]]: An [[apostate]] [[elf|elven]] [[mage]] and expert on [[The Fade]].
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* [[Solas]]: An [[apostate]] [[elf|elven]] [[mage]] and expert on the [[Fade]].
 
* [[Varric Tethras]]: A [[dwarf|dwarven]] [[rogue]] and member of the Merchant's Guild. He is a consummate storyteller and former companion of the [[Hawke|Champion of Kirkwall]].
 
* [[Varric Tethras]]: A [[dwarf|dwarven]] [[rogue]] and member of the Merchant's Guild. He is a consummate storyteller and former companion of the [[Hawke|Champion of Kirkwall]].
* [[Vivienne]]: A Pro-[[Circle of Magi|Circle]] [[mage]] and former [[Circle of Magi#Hierarchy|Senior Enchanter]] who joins the Inquisitor to help her fellow mages.
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* [[Vivienne]]: A Loyalist [[Circle of Magi|Circle]] [[mage]] and [[First Enchanter]] of [[Montsimmard]] as well as Enchantress to the Imperial Court of [[Orlais]].
   
===Secondary characters===
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=== Secondary characters ===
* [[Alexius]]: A member of the [[Magister]]ium who led a band of [[Venatori]] to take over the [[Redcliffe Castle]].
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* [[Gereon Alexius|Alexius]]: A member of the [[Magisterium]] who leads a band of [[Venatori]] into [[Redcliffe]].
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* [[Alistair]] (conditional): A [[Grey Wardens|Grey Warden]], former companion of the [[The Warden|Hero of Ferelden]] and, depending on player choice, King of Ferelden.
* [[Alistair]]:<ref>[https://twitter.com/BioMarkDarrah/ Mark Darrah's Twitter] Posted 4 Feb. 2014.</ref><ref name="David Stonecipher">"After much speculation, the developer finally confirmed on March 26 that Alistair will indeed make an appearance in the franchise’s third installment after it was announced that voice actor Steve Valentine began recording on Wednesday to reprise the role." {{BSN | author = David Stonecipher | url = http://www.examiner.com/article/alistair-confirmed-to-appear-bioware-s-dragon-age-inquisition | title = Alistair confirmed to appear in Bioware's ‘Dragon Age: Inquisition’ | access = March 26, 2014}}</ref> A [[Grey Wardens|Grey Warden]], former companion of the [[The Warden|Hero of Ferelden]] and, depending on player choice, King of Ferelden.
 
* [[Anora]]:<ref>[http://dragonaging.tumblr.com/image/89011426593] Posted 16 Jun. 2014.</ref> Queen of [[Ferelden]], depending on player choice.
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* [[Anora]] (conditional): Queen of [[Ferelden]], depending on player choice.
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* [[Briala]]: Ambassador for the elves of Orlais.
* [[Dagna]] :<ref>[[Jennifer Hepler]] (July 2, 2014). [https://twitter.com/JBHepler/status/484409400850132992 Twitter].</ref>A [[smith caste]] [[dwarf]] or scholar of the [[Circle of Magi]], depending on player choice.
 
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* [[Calpernia]] (conditional): Leader of the [[Venatori]] on behalf of the Elder One.
* [[Flemeth]]:<ref>[http://raptr.com/BioWareDAI/news/53b458118d24e1eb29/raptr-q-a-dragon-age-inquisition-developers?comment_id=53bbfdca7f3809cdea Raptr Q&A: Dragon Age: Inquisition developers]</ref>The legendary Asha'bellanar, Witch of the Wilds, and mother of Morrigan.
 
* [[Harding]]: The [[Dwarf|dwarven]] head scout of the [[Inquisition]].
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* [[Celene Valmont I]]: Empress of [[Orlais]].
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* [[Clarel de Chanson|Clarel]]: [[Commander of the Grey|Warden-Commander]] of Orlais.
* [[Hawke]]:<ref>Mike Laidlaw Twitter [https://mobile.twitter.com/Mike_Laidlaw/status/499483172787478528]</ref> The protagonist of ''[[Dragon Age II]]'', Champion of [[Kirkwall]] and, depending on player choice, Viscount of Kirkwall.
 
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* [[Dagna]]: A [[smith caste]] [[dwarf]] or scholar of the [[Circle of Magi]], depending on player choice.
* [[Rosslin]]: A human corporal of the Inquisition.
 
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* [[Fiona]]: Former [[Grand Enchanter]] of the [[Circle of Magi]], now leader of the mage rebellion. She is also Alistair's mother and a former [[Grey Wardens|Grey Warden]].
* [[Thamond]]: A [[human]] captain of the Inquisition.
 
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* [[Flemeth]]: The legendary Asha'bellanar, Witch of the Wilds, and mother of Morrigan.
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* [[Gaspard de Chalons]]: Grand Duke of Orlais, rival of Celene in the [[War of the Lions|Orlesian Civil War]].
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* [[Lace Harding]]: The [[Dwarf|dwarven]] head scout and lieutenant of the [[Inquisition]].
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* [[Hawke]]: The protagonist of ''[[Dragon Age II]]'', Champion of [[Kirkwall]] and, depending on player choice, Viscount of Kirkwall.
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* [[Justinia V]]: Divine of the Andrastian Chantry.
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* [[Loghain Mac Tir]] (conditional): Former [[Teyrn]] of [[Gwaren]], father of [[Anora]] and, depending on player choice, companion to the [[The Warden|Hero of Fereldan]].
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* [[Giselle|Mother Giselle]]: A Chantry Mother and early supporter of the Inquisition.
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* [[Samson]] (conditional): Leader of the [[Red Templars]] on behalf of the Elder One.
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* [[Stroud]] (conditional): An Orlesian Grey Warden.
   
== Romance ==
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=== Romance ===
{{See|[[Romance (Inquisition)]]}}
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{{Main|Romance (Inquisition)}}
There are eight<ref>http://raptr.com/BioWareDAI/news/53b458118d24e1eb29/raptr-q-a-dragon-age-inquisition-developers?comment_id=53bc6c98a9636b28c5</ref> [[romance]]s available in ''Inquisition''. Six are companions and two are advisors. Some romances are restricted by gender<ref>{{BWF|author=[[David Gaider]]|url=http://forum.bioware.com/topic/502555-romance-discussion/page-464#entry16743544|title=Romance Discussion}}</ref>, and two have been confirmed to be restricted by race.<ref>http://www.ladyinsanity.com/blog/gaymerx2-building-better-romance</ref>.
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There are eight [[Romance (Inquisition)|romance]]s available in ''Inquisition''. Six are companions and two are advisors. Six romances are restricted by gender and two romances are restricted by race.
   
 
* [[Blackwall]] (female Inquisitors only)
 
* [[Blackwall]] (female Inquisitors only)
 
* [[Cassandra Pentaghast]] (male Inquisitors only)
 
* [[Cassandra Pentaghast]] (male Inquisitors only)
* [[Cullen]] (female human and elven Inquisitors only)
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* [[Cullen Rutherford]] (female human and elven Inquisitors only)
* [[Dorian]] (male Inquisitors only)
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* [[Dorian Pavus]] (male Inquisitors only)
 
* [[Iron Bull]] (male and female Inquisitors)
 
* [[Iron Bull]] (male and female Inquisitors)
 
* [[Josephine Montilyet]] (male and female Inquisitors)
 
* [[Josephine Montilyet]] (male and female Inquisitors)
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* [[Solas]] (female elven Inquisitors only)
 
* [[Solas]] (female elven Inquisitors only)
   
== New creatures ==
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== Gameplay and combat ==
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Although touted as an "[[wikipedia:open world|open world]]" game at E3 2013 presentation, the developers quickly clarified that ''Inquisition'' is not an open world in the same way as ''[[wikipedia:The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim|The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim]]'', but instead simply feature larger locations than ''Origins'' and ''Dragon Age II'' with more exploration freedom.<ref>{{BWF|author=Allan Schumacher|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160908072111/https://forum.bioware.com/topic/473878-da-inquisition-at-e3-thread-dai-interview-with-aaryn-flynn/page-11|title=DA: Inquisition at E3 Thread - DAI Interview with Aaryn Flynn}} </ref> There are 10 large "open world" locations in the game. Gameplay continues post story completion, as opposed to retroactive DLC such as in ''[[Dragon Age II]]''.
{{See Also|Category:Dragon Age: Inquisition creature images}}
 
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[[File:Promotional_demon_DAI.jpg|Fear demon|thumb|250px]]
 
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It is the first game in the series to feature mounts. The [[Dialogue wheel (Inquisition)|dialogue wheel]], first featured in ''[[Dragon Age II]]'', returns. Like in ''Dragon Age II'', the wheel displays the type of emotion that matches your dialogue choice.
* [[Behemoth]]
 
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* [[Fear demon]]<ref name="Twitterdemons">[http://t.co/AXPFAdILt3 Dragon Age Twitter]</ref>
 
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As in both previous installments, the player character can be one of three classes: warrior, rogue, or mage, with three specializations for each available later in the game. The player has the ability to choose one of 4 playable races - human, dwarf, elf or qunari - of either male or female gender. Body sliders are unavailable to customize the player character's physique; rather, the engine supports differing body shapes for each race.<ref>{{Twitter|author=Mike Laidlaw|url=https://twitter.com/Mike_Laidlaw/status/410291844199612416}}</ref> Two voice sets are available for each gender: in the English-language version of the game, one has a British accent, and the other an American one.
* Fennec
 
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* Troll<ref name="Trolls in Dragon Age">[http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/topic/371/index/17302558/1#17303228 Bioware Social Forum: Trolls in Dragon Age universe?] Retrieved on 3 February 2014.</ref>
 
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Like [[the Warden]], [[the Warden-Commander]], and [[Hawke]] in previous titles, [[the Inquisitor]] can recruit companions. There are a total of 9 possible party members who can be recruited. All companions can be customized via armor and in-class weapon style. Similar to ''Dragon Age: Origins'', some companions can leave the party if approval ratings are too low, and it is possible to only have one companion remaining in the end.
* [[Terror demon]]<ref name="Twitterdemons" />
 
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Part of the gameplay of ''Inquisition'' involves obtaining and maintaining power in various regions of the map. In part, this is done through strongholds, which can be seized and used to accomplish various tasks, and which serve as a hub for promoting the interests of the Inquisition.
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While playing, the GUI for ''Inquisition'' includes a radar displaying important points and foes. The game can be played using a tactical camera view (where the party is controlled from overhead), or from the third person.
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Combat in ''Dragon Age: Inquisition'' has a greater focus on strategy than does ''Dragon Age II.'' Party health doesn't regenerate automatically after an encounter as it did in ''Dragon Age II'' and ''Dragon Age: Origins'', and [[mage]] characters are not able to repeatedly cast, or "spam," healing spells. Similarly, the ability to carry healing items is limited, though the maximum number can be increased by certain [[Inquisition perks|perks]].
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With regards to the PC edition of ''Inquisition'', the tactical quickbar is locked at 8 slots, because, according to Laidlaw, "32 abilities (along with passives/upgrades) across the party provides a broad spectrum of tactical options."<ref>{{Twitter|author=Mike Laidlaw|url=https://twitter.com/Mike_Laidlaw/status/505461456775557120}}</ref>
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[[File:Griffon Wing.png|thumb|275px|Griffon Wing Keep, A possible Inquisition stronghold]]
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During fights, the environments may be exploited and manipulated to a greater degree than in ''[[Dragon Age II]]''. This capacity goes both ways, however. For example, a mage character may cast an "ice wall" spell to create cover on a battlefield or hem an enemy into a corner—a similar idea to a mage casting a fire spell after using a [[grease]] spell in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]''—but the enemy may respond by melting the ice wall, eliminating the player's advantage.
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=== Abilities ===
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{{Main|Abilities (Inquisition)}}
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=== Multiplayer ===
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{{Main|Dragon Age: Inquisition multiplayer}}
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For the first time in the Dragon Age series, Multiplayer is available in ''Inquisition''. It consists of a 4-player co-op mode, with players taking on the role of members of the Inquisition.
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== Locations ==
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=== Ferelden ===
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{{main|Ferelden}}
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* [[Crestwood]]
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* [[Fallow Mire]]
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* [[Haven]]
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* [[Hinterlands]]
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* [[Ruined Temple]]
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* [[Storm Coast]]
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* [[Therinfal Redoubt]]
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=== Orlais ===
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{{main|Orlais}}
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* [[Arbor Wilds]]
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* [[Dales]]
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** [[Emerald Graves]]
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** [[Emprise Du Lion]]
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** [[Sahrnia]]
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* [[Exalted Plains]]
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* [[Winter Palace]]
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* [[Forbidden Oasis]]
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* [[Hissing Wastes]]
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* [[Lost Temple of Dirthamen]]
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* [[Western Approach]]
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* [[Val Royeaux]] - capital of Orlais
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=== Other ===
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* [[Skyhold]]
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* [[Fade|The Fade]]
   
 
== Factions ==
 
== Factions ==
 
* [[Inquisition]]
 
* [[Inquisition]]
 
* [[Avvars]]
 
* [[Avvars]]
* [[Demons]]
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* [[Freemen of the Dales]]
 
* [[Grey Wardens]]
 
* [[Grey Wardens]]
* [[Mages]]
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* [[Mage]]s
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* [[Order of Fiery Promise]]
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* [[Rebel Mages]]
 
* [[Red Templars]]
 
* [[Red Templars]]
 
* [[Templar Order|Templars]]
 
* [[Templar Order|Templars]]
 
* [[Venatori]]
 
* [[Venatori]]
   
== Locations ==
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== Quests ==
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{{Main|Quests (Inquisition)}}
*[[Fade|The Fade]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/dragonage/status/471366415023214592/photo/1 Dragon Age Twitter]</ref>
 
*[[Ferelden]]<ref>Game Informer's September cover is DA: Inquisition! (Multiple player races, horseback, video+more). http://social.bioware.com/forum/Dragon-Age-Inquisition/Dragon-Age-Inquisition-General-Discussion/Game-Informer039s-September-cover-is-DA-Inquisition-Multiple-player-races-horseback-videomore-17096503-1.html</ref>
 
**[[Crestwood]] Hills
 
**Fallow Mire <ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/08/13/gamescom-2014-horror-power-and-dragon-age-inquisition#]</ref>
 
**Ferelden Bogs <ref>[http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/08/05/new-dragon-age-inquisition-details-companions-story-gameplay-mor/]</ref>
 
**Frostback Pass
 
**[[Haven]]
 
**[[Hinterlands|The Hinterlands]]<ref>[http://www.dragonage.com/#!/en_GB/news/the-hinterlands The Hinterlands, official website]</ref>
 
**[[Redcliffe]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/dragonage/status/473907280077803521 Dragon Age Twitter]</ref>
 
**[[Therinfal Redoubt]]<ref>[http://www.dragonage.com/#!/en_GB/news/therinfal-redoubt Therinfal Redoubt, official website]</ref>
 
*[[Orlais]]<ref name="PAX 2011">[http://www.nerdappropriate.com/2011/08/28/pax-prime-2011-dragon-age-panel-secrets-revealed/ Pax Prime 2011: Dragon Age Panel Secrets Revealed] Retrieved on 10 July 2013.</ref>
 
**[[Dales|The Dales]] <ref name="forum.bioware.com">Official Xbox Magazine http://forum.bioware.com/topic/497878-official-xbox-magazine-dragon-age-inquisition-preview</ref>
 
***[[Emerald Graves]] <ref name="forum.bioware.com" />
 
***[[Emprise Du Lion]] <ref>[https://twitter.com/dragonage/status/464480236373962752/photo/1 Dragon Age Twitter].</ref>
 
***[[Exalted Plains]] <ref>[https://twitter.com/dragonage/status/451782782918742017/photo/1 Dragon Age Twitter].</ref>
 
***[[Halamshiral]], once the capital city of the elven nation of Dales
 
****[[Winter Palace]]
 
**[[Val Royeaux]], capital of Orlais<ref name="EA_Press conference_2014">[http://www.onlinewelten.com/games/electronic-arts/news/eas-pressekonferenz-livestream-gamescom-dragon-age-3-fifa-15-star-wars-battlefront-shadow-realms-126985 EA Gamescom Press conference 2014]</ref>
 
**[[Western Approach]]
 
***Griffon Wing Keep, a former [[Grey Wardens|Grey Warden]] fortress<ref>Youtube Digiexpo 2013 demo footage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8xJMWRI-c.</ref>
 
***[[Adamant Fortress]], first featured in ''[[Dragon Age: Asunder|Asunder]]'' <ref>[https://twitter.com/dragonage/status/467378905226416129/photo/1 Dragon Age Twitter]</ref>
 
*[[Skyhold]], headquarters of the Inquisition
 
*Still Ruins <ref>[http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/08/05/new-dragon-age-inquisition-details-companions-story-gameplay-mor/]</ref>
 
   
== Multiplayer ==
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== Crafting ==
{{Main|Dragon Age: Inquisition multiplayer}}
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{{Main|Crafting (Inquisition)}}
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[[Crafting (Inquisition)|Crafting]] returns in ''Inquisition'', more diverse than in previous games. In addition to crafting items from raw materials, players can create different parts of the final product and then combine them (e.g. different sections of a staff may be crafted before combining them). The materials used to create the item determine its appearance.
[[File:DAI_MP.jpg|thumb|275px|Character selection in ''Dragon Age: Inquisition'' multiplayer]]
 
   
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== New creatures ==
''Dragon Age: Inquisition'' will feature a four player co-op mode. At launch there will be three multiplayer campaigns. Maps will be randomly generated and BioWare expects the matches will last between 20-30 minutes.<ref name="IGN multiplayer">[http://au.ign.com/articles/2014/08/26/dragon-age-inquisitions-co-op-multiplayer-is-all-about-loot?watch= Dragon Age: Inquisitions co-op multiplayer is all about loot]</ref>
 
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{{For|a complete list of new creatures|Category:Dragon Age: Inquisition creature images}}
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[[File:Promotional demon DAI.jpg|Fear demon|thumb|275px]]
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* [[Behemoth]]
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* [[Despair demon]]
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* [[Envy demon]]
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* [[Fear demon]]
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* [[Fennec]]
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* [[Giant]]
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* [[Wraith]]
   
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== Downloadable content ==
Initially there will be twelve heroes to choose from, four rogues, four warriors, and four mages. All will have distinctive looks and abilities.
 
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{{Main|Downloadable content (Inquisition)}}
The player will be part of the Inquisition, running a behind the scenes operation.<ref name="IGN multiplayer" />
 
   
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A total of three campaign DLCs were released for ''Inquisition'': [[Jaws of Hakkon]], [[The Descent]], and [[Trespasser]]. Two item packs, [[Spoils of the Qunari]] and [[Spoils of the Avvar]] contain new equipment and mounts, and the free DLC [[The Black Emporium (Inquisition DLC)|The Black Emporium]] hails the return of [[Xenon]] the Antiquarian from ''[[Dragon Age II]]'', who sells various unique equipment and schematics as well as crafting materials.
There will be no subscription or premium services. However, you can purchase platinum, which is described as a "time saver" currency.<ref name="IGN multiplayer" />
 
   
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== System requirements ==
===Multiplayer characters===
 
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:{| class="daotable"
;Warriors
 
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* According to the developers, ''Dragon Age: Inquisition'' has 88,000 lines of voiced dialogue and there are nearly 1 million voiced and written words in the game.<ref>[http://numbers.kotaku.com/4-158-323-creatures-died-in-last-six-months-of-dragon-a-1663463262 kotaku.com, "4,158,323 Creatures 'Died' in Last Six Months of Dragon Age Development"]</ref>
   
 
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Dragon Age: Inquisition is BioWare's third installment in the Dragon Age video game series, continuing the journey throughout the medieval-themed continent of Thedas introduced in Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age II.

Announcement and release[]

On the evening of May 19, 2011, BioWare Creative Lead Alistair McNally informally announced the game via Twitter.[1]

The title was formally confirmed as Dragon Age III: Inquisition on September 17, 2012 in an open letter by Executive Producer Mark Darrah.[2] The game was originally set to release in fall 2013.

During its 2013 E3 press conference, publishing house Electronic Arts announced that Dragon Age: Inquisition would be delayed by a year, to fall 2014.[3]

On April 22, 2014, BioWare released a trailer confirming an October 7, 2014 release date for Dragon Age: Inquisition.[4] On July 22, 2014, a second delay was announced; the game finally released on November 18, 2014 in North America and November 21, 2014 in Europe.[5]

Development[]

Development of Inquisition began prior to the release of Dragon Age II, and was originally conceived as a multiplayer-only game, codenamed "Blackfoot" during development.[6]

BioWare originally planned on combining elements of earlier installments in the series (Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age II) into the creation of Dragon Age: Inquisition.[7]

Combat differs somewhat from its predecessors, focusing more on a player's ability to prepare, position and form a cohesive team with their party members, requiring fewer repetitive finger strikes and more tactical thinking through the tactical camera mode. The armor customization also differs from both Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age II, in that each party member has interchangeable armor pieces that customize the look according to its specification and class.

The game includes a myriad of environments, with one level in Inquisition being as large as all the levels in Dragon Age II.[8]

BioWare uses a brand new game engine founded upon Frostbite 3.[9]

The game introduces new creatures and enemies, including several new demons, non-aggressive critters, and several high dragons.

Regarding character creation, the advent of multiple playable races by necessity requires different body and armor models for the protagonist.[10] This aspect, according to Mike Laidlaw, takes precedence over any potential body shape choices or sliders in Inquisition's character creator.[11] Additionally, according to David Gaider, Inquisition features more race-specific content than was planned for the protagonist backgrounds originally designed for the game.[12]

The narrative of Dragon Age: Inquisition involves investigating a tear in the Veil—a breach into the Fade.

The protagonist of this installment is known as the Inquisitor. As was the case in Dragon Age: Origins, players will be able to choose from multiple races—including a previously unplayable race, the Qunari—and classes. With four playable races available this time for the Inquisitor, the game recognizes race flags, class flags, and sometimes a combination of the two depending on the situation. There is no option, however, to create a dwarf mage for lore reasons.[13]

The game is set in Thedas, covering parts of Orlais and Ferelden, and covers more geographic territory than its predecessors, with one map being described as four to five times the size of Ferelden—the setting of the first game in the series.

Choices made by the players impact the game's ending, with a wide variety of different endings possible based on choices made throughout the game with regards to quests and companions, among other things.

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Planning the battle

The plot, as stated by BioWare, centers around "saving the world from itself," sealing the Breach and defeating the Elder One.[14] It also involves the Mage-Templar War, the foundations of which comprise the main plot of Dragon Age II.

The subtitle Inquisition had been previously hinted at by the Dragon Age II strategy guide's epilogue, which asked "Will some kind of inquisition be at the heart of events of the next Dragon Age title?"[15] David Gaider has also said, "It'd be interesting to see if the Inquisition ever rose up again."[16]

Trevor Morris is responsible for the composition of the soundtracks.

Data transfer and world-states[]

Main article: Dragon Age Keep
DA Keep

Selecting a custom Warden in the Keep-Beta version

On August 28, 2013, it was announced that players will be able to create their own specific canon and customize all important decisions from previous games (including DLC and the Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening expansion) in a cloud-based system called Dragon Age Keep. This new system prevents plot logic issues that have occurred when importing save-games in other titles.[17][18]

Dragon Age Keep also has the ability to give a narrative based on the world state to players, using the framing device of Varric Tethras telling a story, to reacquaint returning players to the significance of their choices and to introduce new players to the world's lore and backstory.

The Keep system aims to allow the player to customize cross-generational and cross-console world-states, ideally circumventing import bugs or other issues.

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Selecting a custom Hawke in the Keep-Beta version

Players who do not have or choose not to import a world-state into Inquisition will be provided a default "canon" as in Dragon Age II: an "Ultimate Sacrifice" female Dalish Warden, Alistair made King, and Hawke a male mage who sided with the mages.

Players are not able to directly import save files from previous games into the Keep, regardless of the platform the games were played on. However, Inquisition save files can be imported into the Keep if you're online while playing (or they will import next time you go online).

Patch 10 introduced the Golden Nug which allows players to migrate several different types of collection items and schematics across multiple Dragon Age: Inquisition playthroughs; once a single full playthrough has been completed, items can be transferred to any saved playthrough, including future ones.

Reception[]

Dragon Age: Inquisition received "generally favorable" reviews on Metacritic getting a metascore of 85/100 on PC based on 45 critic reviews,[19] 89/100 on PS4 based on 43 critic reviews,[20] and 85/100 on Xbox One based on 28 critic reviews.[21]

Plot[]

Main article: Storyline for Dragon Age: Inquisition

The game starts in 9:41 Dragon, one year after the events of Dragon Age II and ends in 9:42.[22] Orlais is undergoing a civil war, threatening the stability of southern Thedas. The Circle of Magi have rebelled against the oppressive templars in a bid for independence, leading to all-out war. In a last ditch effort for peace, Divine Justinia V has orchestrated the Divine Conclave—a peace summit between the ambassadors of the templars and the rebel mages for the purpose of negotiating a peaceful compromise.

A massive explosion kills the attendees of the Conclave and creates a massive tear in the Veil called the Breach, allowing Demons to invade Thedas unchecked. The player protagonist is the sole survivor of the explosion and wielder of the "Anchor"—a magical mark that bestows control over the Breach and Fade rifts. The player's miraculous accolades and ability to seal the Fade rifts leaves many to believe they are a messiah, specifically the Herald of Andraste. The player is inducted into the reborn Inquisition—an independent organization sanctioned by the late Divine Justinia to restore order should Thedas erupt into chaos—and eventually becomes its Inquisitor. Throughout the game the Inquisitor will be forced to make choices that directly impact the plot of the game. The actions of the player shake the very foundation of Thedas as it leads to the ultimate build up against an evil ready to usurp the throne of the Maker Himself.

Characters[]

For information about recruitable companions, see Companions and advisors (Inquisition).
Inquisition members

The core members of the Inquisition

Major characters[]

Companions[]

Inquisition character Icons

Dragon Age: Inquisition character Icons

Secondary characters[]

Romance[]

Main article: Romance (Inquisition)

There are eight romances available in Inquisition. Six are companions and two are advisors. Six romances are restricted by gender and two romances are restricted by race.

Gameplay and combat[]

Although touted as an "open world" game at E3 2013 presentation, the developers quickly clarified that Inquisition is not an open world in the same way as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, but instead simply feature larger locations than Origins and Dragon Age II with more exploration freedom.[23] There are 10 large "open world" locations in the game. Gameplay continues post story completion, as opposed to retroactive DLC such as in Dragon Age II.

It is the first game in the series to feature mounts. The dialogue wheel, first featured in Dragon Age II, returns. Like in Dragon Age II, the wheel displays the type of emotion that matches your dialogue choice.

As in both previous installments, the player character can be one of three classes: warrior, rogue, or mage, with three specializations for each available later in the game. The player has the ability to choose one of 4 playable races - human, dwarf, elf or qunari - of either male or female gender. Body sliders are unavailable to customize the player character's physique; rather, the engine supports differing body shapes for each race.[24] Two voice sets are available for each gender: in the English-language version of the game, one has a British accent, and the other an American one.

Like the Warden, the Warden-Commander, and Hawke in previous titles, the Inquisitor can recruit companions. There are a total of 9 possible party members who can be recruited. All companions can be customized via armor and in-class weapon style. Similar to Dragon Age: Origins, some companions can leave the party if approval ratings are too low, and it is possible to only have one companion remaining in the end.

Part of the gameplay of Inquisition involves obtaining and maintaining power in various regions of the map. In part, this is done through strongholds, which can be seized and used to accomplish various tasks, and which serve as a hub for promoting the interests of the Inquisition.

While playing, the GUI for Inquisition includes a radar displaying important points and foes. The game can be played using a tactical camera view (where the party is controlled from overhead), or from the third person.

Combat in Dragon Age: Inquisition has a greater focus on strategy than does Dragon Age II. Party health doesn't regenerate automatically after an encounter as it did in Dragon Age II and Dragon Age: Origins, and mage characters are not able to repeatedly cast, or "spam," healing spells. Similarly, the ability to carry healing items is limited, though the maximum number can be increased by certain perks.

With regards to the PC edition of Inquisition, the tactical quickbar is locked at 8 slots, because, according to Laidlaw, "32 abilities (along with passives/upgrades) across the party provides a broad spectrum of tactical options."[25]

Griffon Wing

Griffon Wing Keep, A possible Inquisition stronghold

During fights, the environments may be exploited and manipulated to a greater degree than in Dragon Age II. This capacity goes both ways, however. For example, a mage character may cast an "ice wall" spell to create cover on a battlefield or hem an enemy into a corner—a similar idea to a mage casting a fire spell after using a grease spell in Dragon Age: Origins—but the enemy may respond by melting the ice wall, eliminating the player's advantage.

Abilities[]

Main article: Abilities (Inquisition)

Multiplayer[]

Main article: Dragon Age: Inquisition multiplayer

For the first time in the Dragon Age series, Multiplayer is available in Inquisition. It consists of a 4-player co-op mode, with players taking on the role of members of the Inquisition.

Locations[]

Ferelden[]

Main article: Ferelden

Orlais[]

Main article: Orlais

Other[]

Factions[]

Quests[]

Main article: Quests (Inquisition)

Crafting[]

Main article: Crafting (Inquisition)

Crafting returns in Inquisition, more diverse than in previous games. In addition to crafting items from raw materials, players can create different parts of the final product and then combine them (e.g. different sections of a staff may be crafted before combining them). The materials used to create the item determine its appearance.

New creatures[]

For a complete list of new creatures, see Category:Dragon Age: Inquisition creature images.
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Fear demon

Downloadable content[]

Main article: Downloadable content (Inquisition)

A total of three campaign DLCs were released for Inquisition: Jaws of Hakkon, The Descent, and Trespasser. Two item packs, Spoils of the Qunari and Spoils of the Avvar contain new equipment and mounts, and the free DLC The Black Emporium hails the return of Xenon the Antiquarian from Dragon Age II, who sells various unique equipment and schematics as well as crafting materials.

System requirements[]

System PC
Recommended Minimum
OS Windows 7 or 8.1 64-bit Windows 7 or 8.1 64-bit
CPU AMD six core @ 3.2 GHz
Intel quad core @ 3.0 GHz
AMD quad core @ 2.5 GHz
Intel quad core @ 2.0 GHz
System RAM 8 GB 4 GB
Graphics Card AMD Radeon HD 7870 or R9 270
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
AMD Radeon HD 4870
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
Graphics Memory 2 GB 512 MB
Hard Drive 26 GB 26 GB
Miscellaneous DirectX 11 DirectX 10

Trivia[]

  • According to the developers, Dragon Age: Inquisition has 88,000 lines of voiced dialogue and there are nearly 1 million voiced and written words in the game.[26]

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. James Ransom-Wiley [1] "Dragon Age 3 artists wanted, Bioware sr. director tweets". 2011-05-20. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
  2. A Blog from Mark Darrah - Dragon Age III Inquisition
  3. Gamespot
  4. Dragon Age: Inquisition Release Date, Trailer, And Screenshots
  5. Dragon Age Inquisition Update
  6. Makuch, Eddie (2014-11-04). Dragon Age Inquisition Began As A Multiplayer-Only Game. GameSpot. Retrieved 2014-04-11
  7. Jessica Conditt [2] "Muzyka: Bioware to throws previous Dragon Age games into a blender for next title". 2011-08-21. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
  8. Castles and Customization Among First Details to Emerge on Dragon Age III
  9. Gaston, Martin (2013-03-28). "Next Mass Effect and Dragon Age games using Frostbite 3". GameSpot. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
  10. The Return of Races in Dragon Age: Inquisition. https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/08/14/the-return-of-races-in-dragon-age-inquisition.aspx
  11. Twitter icon Mike Laidlawhttps://twitter.com/Mike_Laidlaw/status/368794406670712832 . Twitter.
  12. BSN David Gaider. "So now that we will get our multiple races..." . The BioWare Forum.
  13. Twitter icon Mike Laidlaw. https://twitter.com/Mike_Laidlaw/status/365832599630913536 . Twitter.
  14. Skyhold Interview, Part I.
  15. Dragon Age II: The Complete Official Guide, p. 271.
  16. Thedas UK (January 14, 2012). "David Gaider Interview". Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  17. http://blog.bioware.com/2013/08/28/the-dragon-age-keep/
  18. The Dragon Age Keep homepage. https://dragonagekeep.com/.
  19. Metascore for Dragon Age: Inquisition on PCMetacritic, Retrieved April 14, 2020
  20. Metascore for Dragon Age: Inquisition on PS4Metacritic, Retrieved April 14, 2020
  21. Metascore for Dragon Age: Inquisition on Xbox OneMetacritic, Retrieved April 14, 2020
  22. The Trespasser DLC is dated 9:44 Dragon and states that it takes place two years after the death of the Elder One
  23. BSN Allan Schumacher. "DA: Inquisition at E3 Thread - DAI Interview with Aaryn Flynn" . The BioWare Forum.
  24. Twitter icon Mike Laidlaw. https://twitter.com/Mike_Laidlaw/status/410291844199612416 . Twitter.
  25. Twitter icon Mike Laidlaw. https://twitter.com/Mike_Laidlaw/status/505461456775557120 . Twitter.
  26. kotaku.com, "4,158,323 Creatures 'Died' in Last Six Months of Dragon Age Development"
  27. Twitter icon Aaryn Flynn. https://twitter.com/AarynFlynn/status/438505615770390528 . Twitter.

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