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Dragon Age

Dragon Age is a fantasy role-playing video game franchise created and developed by BioWare.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dragon Age is a fantasy role-playing video game franchise created and developed by BioWare, a Canadian video game studio based in Edmonton, Alberta. The series is set on the fictional continent of Thedas and spans multiple games, expansions, and other media. The main series currently includes four games released between 2009 and 2024, making it a notable Canadian game franchise.

Overview

Dragon Age is a BioWare-created fantasy franchise built around role-playing games. It is known for story-driven gameplay, party-based companions, and a shared setting called Thedas. The franchise is centered on fantasy role-playing video games developed by BioWare.

Setting

The series takes place on Thedas, a fictional continent in a medieval-inspired fantasy world. Main games are set primarily in the southern regions of Thedas and feature several humanoid peoples and nations.

Main games

The core series includes Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age II, Dragon Age: Inquisition, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard. These titles were released between 2009 and 2024. The first three main games received expansions and downloadable content.

Transmedia expansion

Beyond the games, Dragon Age has been expanded through downloadable content, novels, comics, and other related media. This has helped establish it as a broader media franchise rather than a single game series.

Key facts

  • The franchise is centered on fantasy role-playing video games developed by BioWare.
  • Its narrative is set in Thedas, the only continent of the franchise’s known world.
  • The main series consists of four entries: Origins, Dragon Age II, Inquisition, and The Veilguard.
  • The first three main games received expansions and downloadable content.
  • The franchise has also expanded into books, comics, and other transmedia works.
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Canadian context

Dragon Age was created by BioWare, a Canadian video game studio based in Edmonton, Alberta, making it a notable Canadian game franchise.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dragon Age?
Dragon Age is a fantasy role-playing video game franchise created and developed by BioWare.
What is the setting of Dragon Age?
The series is set on Thedas, a fictional continent in a medieval-inspired fantasy world.
How many main Dragon Age games are there?
There are four main games: Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age II, Dragon Age: Inquisition, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Who publishes Dragon Age?
The franchise is published by Electronic Arts.
When was the first Dragon Age game released?
Dragon Age: Origins was released in 2009.
What other media are part of Dragon Age?
The franchise also includes expansions, downloadable content, books, comics, and other related works.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Age
    Supports: Franchise overview, creator/developer, setting, main entries, platforms, and transmedia expansion.
  2. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Age:_Origins
    Supports: Original release date and first main game identification.
  3. Dragon Age Wiki (Fandom) — https://dragonage.fandom.com/wiki/Dragon_Age_Wiki
    Supports: Franchise scope and related media coverage.