Sequel to BioWare's popular role-playing game will appear on store shelves in the middle of March 2011.

During its GamesCom press conference, publisher EA confirmed the release date for highly anticipated sequel 2. As promised, the game will arrive at the start of spring in March 2011.

As the warrior Hawke, the game involves a new set of foes and fantasies. Hawke's mysterious rise to power serves as a backdrop to the story, which evolves over the course of a decade distinct from the original game.

Dragon Age 2 will be available for PlayStation 3, 360, and on March 9 in the and March 11 in the UK.

By Tracy Erickson