Playing Origins and 2 is not mandatory for Dragon Age: Inquisition.
Playing Origins and 2 is not mandatory for Dragon Age: Inquisition.
Hello, thanks for reaching out! I'm curious about choosing Dragon Age Inquisition. Are you thinking of playing all three games in sequence? I want to know if the stories across the three titles are consistent or if each game has its own distinct narrative. Looking forward to your thoughts!
The narrative isn't a seamless extension, but that's not crucial since you're not following the same character across all entries. You might want to try Origins—it offers an excellent history for its setting and features well-developed characters.
The key points were understood. There was some confusing stuff about moments, but it wouldn’t add up to over 80 hours across the first two games unless you’re willing to put in a lot of time.
I don't think it's that crucial to the storyline in Inquisition. There are mentions and appearances, and the broader universe lore continues—you might not see the full impact, but the game still makes sense independently. If you're not keen on spending 80 hours on the first two titles, you're free to skip them; it's not like Mass Effect where missing parts feels like losing the experience.