At GamesCom PC Gamer talked with BioWare CEO Ray Muzyka about the mixed reactions to Dragon Age 2 and what was in store for fans in Dragon Age 3.
Muzyka acknowledged that there wasn't a universally positive response to Dragon Age 2 and that BioWare wouldn't ignore the feedback it had received regarding the game.
“One of the core values of Bioware is that we take feedback really seriously, and we know that the core fans who were expecting more Dragon Age Origins – we have to respond to that – we’re not willing to ignore that, we’re going to take that head on.”
He also assured people who enjoyed the new approach to combat wouldn't be ignored either.
“We also have an obligation to our new fans,” adds Dr. Ray, “the ones who were surprised and delighted with some new approaches and accessibility in terms of action and combat”
“What we need to do as developers is take that feedback from both sets of fans to heart and see about marrying that in future games in the Dragon Age franchise. I think that the team has actually got a great plan. I think the team is going to have some things that are going to surprise both sets of fans, both core fans and new fans with a marriage of these… the best from both games, Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age 2. And we look forward more to talking about that in the future.”
I'm glad that BioWare is willing to listen to critics and fans rather than taking a "take it or leave it" attitude. I think Dragon Age 3 will be better as a result.
