Thankfully, when speaking with Eurogamer, Dragon Age 2 lead designer Mike Laidlaw acknowledged the problems that arose from Origin’s DLC – namely the fact they moved away from the core story of the game. He also promised that Dragon Age 2 will have DLC that is focused on the story of Hawke.
While Laidlaw didn’t reveal when gamers might see DLC for Dragon Age 2, he did say that when compared to what was offered for Origins, DA2’s DLC will be much “beefier.” He went on to suggest that gamers will feel like their money is well spent.
On top of revealing just how substantial future content for Dragon Age 2 will be, Laidlaw also confirmed that DLC will very much be centered on the story of Hawke. Though gamers will, of course, be encountering new characters and enemies, they will be doing so in DLC that feels like an extension of the main game.
While Dragon Age 2 has already received two DLC releases (Exiled Prince and Black Emporium), so far they have been more in service of building anticipation for the game, rather than showcasing BioWare’s signature ability to extend a universe. Still, DLC aside, Dragon Age 2 has been boasting some pretty positive reviews, despite some significant tweaks to the combat system.
It might be some time before these “beefier” DLC storylines see the light of day, but it’s hard to look past what BioWare has already put into Dragon Age 2, from the companion character interactions to the number of customizations and storyline options. We suggest you check out the game, or at least give the demo a play through, especially to see for yourself how the combat has evolved. You aren’t going to be able to check out the forthcoming “beefy” DLC without it.
What type of DLC would you like to see released for Dragon Age 2? Are there any storylines that were hinted at in the main game that you would like to see further expanded upon?
Dragon Age 2 is out now for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
Source: Eurogamer
