The original game was excellent. The sequel was appalling. I'm surprised they even had an expansion pack planned. As for the "next phase", unless it involves then going back to what made DA:O so good - and includes adding back the top-down view on the PC - then it's going to tank just as badly.
It's depressing that they went to the effort of creating a compelling new franchise and then ran it into the ground by rushing out a sequel in less than 18-months. DAII should have been an expansion pack. But this is what happens every time EA gets involved.
"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance."