Dragon Age: Origins

When history tells the story of the Fifth Blight, what will be said about the hero who turned the tide against the darkspawn? Determine your legacy and fight for Thedas as a noble dwarf, an elf far from home, a mage apprentice, or a customized hero of your own design.

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Full release

Nov 3, 2009

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Demo available

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About This Game

You are a Grey Warden, one of the last of a legendary order of guardians. With the return of an ancient foe and the kingdom engulfed in civil war, you have been chosen by fate to unite the shattered lands and slay the archdemon once and for all.

A Stunning World to Explore

- BioWare’s deepest universe to date with over 80 hours of gameplay and more than double the size and scope of Mass Effect

- Travel throughout dozens of environments and fully immerse yourself in a shattered world that is on the brink of utter annihilation

- An epic story that is completely shaped and reactive to your play style

Complex Moral Choices

- There are no easy choices

- Tailor your Dragon Age: Origins experience from the very beginning by choose from six different Origin Stories

- Decide how to handle complex issues like murder, genocide, betrayal, and the possession/sacrificing of children without the security of a good/bad slider to tell you what to do

Full Character Customization

- Sculpt your hero in your own image or fantasy

- Elaborate character creator allows you to create your own hero unique from anyone else

- Shape your character’s personality and morality based on the choices you make throughout the game

Engage in Bone-Crushing, Visceral Combat

- Battle against massive and terrifying creatures

- Unleash legendary powers and choose from over 100 different magical spells and skills

- Experience the adrenaline rush of brutal combat, beheading your foes or casting spells that make enemies explode from within

Blood Dragon Armor Commissioned by an infamous Nevarran dragon hunter, this armor was crafted in a time when dragons had almost been hunted to extinction. Infused with their blood, the armor gained notoriety after the hunter died at the hands of men rather than the dragons it was designed to protect him from.

- Grants exceptional protection in combat

- Armor will be usable in BioWare's upcoming science fiction epic, Mass Effect 2

The Stone Prisoner The darkspawn-infested village of Honnleath holds a secret: the forgotten stone figure at the town’s heart is a powerful golem frozen in time. Free the creature and reveal a storied quest to unlock its power and mysterious past. Download The Stone Prisoner and gain access to Shale, a mighty stone golem who can join the party and travel throughout Dragon Age: Origins. One of the most powerful characters in the game, Shale comes with a rich back story, extensive voice acting, and a unique follower quest to explore. The Stone Prisoner also includes new environments, items, and hours of additional gameplay that adds to the Dragon Age: Origins campaign.

- A powerful new party member to aid in the epic quest to save Ferelden from the Blight

- New areas, including the troubled village of Honnleath

- New achievements, items, and unique insights into the Dragon Age: Origins storyline

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Developer and publisher

Developer:
BioWare
Publisher:
Electronic Arts

Quick facts

Release
Nov 3, 2009: Windows, PS3
Dec 21, 2009: Mac
Last updated
May 13, 2026
Storefronts
Xbox and Steam
Genres
RPG
Tags
Fantasy, Open World, Multiple Endings, and Third Person
Moods
Story-rich
Social styles
Solo
Demo
Available

Languages

Languages
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
Czech
English
French
German
Italian

Age Rating & Interactive Elements

ESRB m

Content descriptors

Blood, Intense Violence, Language, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content

Support

Controller & Support

Device support

Steam Trading Cards

Family Sharing

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System Requirements

Minimum

OS:
Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista (SP1) or Windows 7
Processor:
Intel Core 2 Single 1.6 Ghz Processor (or equivalent) or AMD 64 2.0 GHz Processor (or equivalent)
Memory:
1GB (1.5 GB Vista and Windows 7)
Graphics:
ATI Radeon X850 256MB or NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 128MB or greater (Windows Vista: Radeon X1550 256 MB or NVidia GeForce 7600GT 256MB)
DirectX®:
DirectX (November 2007)
Hard Drive:
20 GB HD space
Sound:
Direct X Compatible Sound Card

Recommended

OS:
Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista (SP1) or Windows 7
Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or AMD Phenom II X2 Dual-Core 2.7 Ghz Processor or equivalent
Memory:
2 GB (3GB Vista and Windows 7)
Graphics:
ATI 3850 512 MB or NVidia 8800GTS 512MB or greater
DirectX®:
DirectX (November 2007)
Hard Drive:
20 GB HD space
Sound:
Direct X Compatible Sound Card

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