Dragon Age Remaster potential reveal left me disappointed, as Mass Effect Legendary Edition demonstrated the series' enhancement potential for role-playing games.
In the world of video games, remasters have become a popular way to bring classic titles to modern audiences. One such series that fans have been eagerly anticipating a remaster for is the Dragon Age series.
Recently, the Mass Effect Legendary Edition was remastered by an external team, using the Unreal engine. This success has sparked discussions about a potential remaster for the Dragon Age series. However, it seems that such a project might face some unique challenges.
Dragon Age: Origins, the first game in the series, was originally intended to be a standalone title. Its development was handled by an external team, much like the potential remaster of Mass Effect. However, a potential remaster of Dragon Age might need to be done "in-house", as suggested by industry insiders.
This potential hurdle stems from the fact that the Dragon Age series was developed on the old Dragon Age Eclipse engine, which is "really, really crotchety old tech", as John Epler, Creative Director of Veilguard and BioWare veteran, put it. Last year, Epler was one of approximately 20 people left at BioWare who had used the old Dragon Age Eclipse engine.
The potential difficulties in dealing with two different engines (Eclipse and Frostbite) have been highlighted by Mark Darrah, a former BioWare developer. Darrah mentioned that Dragon Age is "harder than Mass Effect to do" for a remaster.
Despite these challenges, the idea of remastering these classic Dragon Age titles remains appealing to fans, especially considering the success of similar remasters like the Mass Effect Legendary Edition. The writer dreams about a remastered collection for the Dragon Age series, believing it would be beneficial for both diehard fans and newcomers.
The writer finds the concept of a remastered collection, which was pitched as the "Champions Trilogy", hard to let go of. This pitch suggested rebranding the trilogy and potentially dealing with the old tech "in-house". However, as of now, there has been no progress on this front, with Darrah revealing that EA turned down the proposal.
In the meantime, fans can still enhance their experience of older Dragon Age games through community-created mods. The writer hopes that future generations will be able to easily access and enjoy some of their favorite RPGs of all-time, including the Dragon Age series.
Origins, the first game in the series, is almost 16 years old. Each Dragon Age game features a separate protagonist, making it an exciting journey for players to explore different characters and storylines.
As we wait for any official updates, fans can continue to cherish the memories of their favorite Dragon Age games and hope for a remastered collection in the future.
- The potential remaster for the Dragon Age series, a highly anticipated video game event for fans, might require an "in-house" approach due to the complicated nature of the game's original engine.
- John Epler, a BioWare veteran, described the Dragon Age Eclipse engine as "really, really crotchety old tech," and noted that only a few people at BioWare still used it.
- Mark Darrah, a former BioWare developer, acknowledged that remastering Dragon Age would be more challenging than Mass Effect due to the technical difficulties of dealing with two different game engines.
- Fans can still enrich their experience with older Dragon Age games by utilizing community-created mods, offering them a means to enjoy the series despite the lack of a remastered collection.
- Each game in the Dragon Age series presents players with a fresh protagonist, making it an engaging adventure to delve into various characters and storylines.
- With the success of remasters like the Mass Effect Legendary Edition, the idea of a remastered Dragon Age Trilogy, dubbed the "Champions Trilogy," continues to hold appeal for fans and potential newcomers alike.
- In the absence of official news on a remastered collection, fans can reminisce about their cherished memories of the Dragon Age series and keep hope alive for its future.
