Summary
Dragon Age: Originsis seeing a massive boost in player numbers on Steam following the release ofDragon Age: The Veilguard. First released in 2009,Dragon Age: Originsis the first game in the series and sets the stage for BioWare’s long-running dark fantasy franchise.
AsDragon Age: The Veilguardcontinues to welcome fans back to the world of Thedas, longtime players have been swept up in nostalgia for past entries, with many sharing their favorite bits of lore or character quotes across social media in recent weeks. Those not familiar with BioWare’s popular fantasy titles are likely also being influenced by the manypositive reviews forDragon Age: The Veilguard, eager to start their journey at the very beginning withDragon Age: Origins, a game still treasured by RPG fans over 15 years after its release.
According toSteamDB, as spotted byTheGamer,Dragon Age: Originshas seen a 66 percent spike in players following the release ofDragon Age: The Veilguardon October 31, boasting a peak concurrent player count of 2,642. This wasn’t the only game in the series to report a recent boost, as themuch-malignedDragon Age 2reached its all-time concurrent player count record of 1,421 in June 2024.Dragon Age: Inquisitionalso reached its all-time concurrent player count record of 4,964 in June, soon after the first trailer forThe Veilguardwas revealed.
Dragon Age: Origins Sees 76 Percent Player Spike on Steam
Many aspects ofOriginsstill hold up in 2024, from the game’s compelling characters to its engaging story and stunning score. However,aDragon Age: Originsremasterhas been on many fan’s wishlists for years, with former BioWare developer and leadDragon Agewriter David Gaider also voicing his support for such a project in the future. Despite facing criticism for its reused assets and small scale upon release in 2011,Dragon Age 2has since gone on to become a fan favorite, with its characters continuing to be a hit with players. The sequel’s developers were notoriously forced to crunch while working on the game, and many players have lamented what it could have looked like if the studio was given more time.
Reaching over 85,000 concurrent players on Steam during its first weekend,Dragon Age: The Veilguardhas become one of EA’s largest single-player PC launches to date. Unfortunately, while player response to the fourth entry in the series has been largely positive,BioWare says thatThe Veilguardwill have no post-launch DLCas the team shifts its focus to the nextMass Effecttitle. Fans eager for the next game in the sci-fi series may have to wait a while, as recent rumors point to a 2029 release.
WHERE TO PLAY
From the makers of Mass Effect comes the dark fantasy epic: You are a Grey Warden, one of the last of a legendary order of guardians. With the return of mankind’s ancient foe and the kingdom engulfed in civil war, you have been chosen by fate to unite the shattered lands and slay the archdemon once and for all.(1) Immerse yourself in a shattered world on the brink of annihilation;(2) Experience complex moral decisions that have game-changing consequences;(3) Sculpt your hero in your own image or fantasy;(4) Engage in bone-crushing, visceral combat against massive and terrifying creatures.
