New Dragon Age: Inquisition Artworks Showcase Inquisitors and Companions
BioWare released new character artwork for Dragon Age: Inquisition, featuring male and female human Inquisitors and nine distinct party companions.
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BioWare released a collection of new character artworks for its upcoming role-playing game, Dragon Age: Inquisition. The images provide a detailed look at the game’s protagonist, the Inquisitor, as well as the nine companions who will join the player’s party. The art showcases the distinct visual style of the characters who will populate the world of Thedas.
The Inquisitor in Focus
Two key pieces from the collection feature the player character. One artwork depicts a male human Inquisitor, while another shows his female counterpart. These portraits establish a heroic and determined tone for the game’s central figure. While the promotional art specifically highlights the human race, the full game allows for greater customization. Players will be able to create their Inquisitor as a Human, Elf, Dwarf, or Qunari, with a choice of gender for each. This choice of race and background is a core feature of the series, influencing how the world and its inhabitants react to the player.
A Gallery of Companions
The bulk of the released artwork is dedicated to the companions who will fight alongside the Inquisitor. Each of the nine followers received a dedicated portrait, emphasizing their personality and role within the party. The roster includes a mix of new and returning characters from the franchise.
Familiar faces include Cassandra Pentaghast, a Seeker of Truth who played a key role in the narrative of Dragon Age II, and Varric Tethras, the storytelling dwarf and rogue who was also a companion in the previous game. Their inclusion provides a strong link to the series’ ongoing story.
The new companions highlighted in the art are:
- Blackwall: A stoic Grey Warden.
- Cole: A mysterious, spirit-like rogue.
- Dorian: A charismatic mage from the Tevinter Imperium.
- The Iron Bull: A powerful Qunari mercenary leading a band of soldiers.
- Sera: An impulsive elven archer with connections to the Friends of Red Jenny.
- Solas: A self-taught elven apostate mage with deep knowledge of the Fade.
- Vivienne: A formidable mage known as the official Enchanter to the Imperial Court of Orlais.
This diverse cast of characters suggests a wide range of skills, personalities, and potential story conflicts for players to explore.
Development and Release
Dragon Age: Inquisition is the third main installment in the series, following Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age II. The game was developed by BioWare, with some members of the team that worked on Mass Effect 3 contributing to the project.
It was a cross-generational title, developed for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, as well as the last-generation PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles. The announced release date for all five platforms was November 18, 2014.
Frequently asked questions
What characters are shown in the new Dragon Age: Inquisition art?
The artwork highlights the player character, the Inquisitor, in both male and female human versions. It also provides individual portraits for nine party companions: Blackwall, Cassandra Pentaghast, Cole, Dorian, The Iron Bull, Sera, Solas, Varric Tethras, and Vivienne. This gives a comprehensive look at the main cast.
Can you only play as a human in Dragon Age: Inquisition?
No. While the promotional art focuses on the human Inquisitor, players have more options in the full game. You can create a character who is a Human, Elf, Dwarf, or Qunari. Each race offers unique background stories and dialogue options that affect the gameplay experience.
When was Dragon Age: Inquisition released?
Dragon Age: Inquisition was scheduled for release on November 18, 2014, in North America. The game launched simultaneously across five different platforms, making it a major release for both last-generation and current-generation consoles at the time, alongside its PC version.
Which platforms was Dragon Age: Inquisition released on?
The game was a cross-generational release. It was made available for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It also launched on the previous generation of consoles, the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, ensuring a wide audience could access the title from day one.