Dragon Age: Origins

Dragon Age: Origins

Role-playing (RPG)
2009

Dragon Age: Origins is an upcoming Role-playing (RPG) game releasing on PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. Scheduled to launch on November 3, 2009.

Developed by BioWare Edmonton and published by Electronic Arts.

Release Date: 11/04/2009

Released
Dragon Age: Origins cover
trailer

Story

Set in the fictional kingdom of Ferelden during a period of civil strife, the game puts the player in the role of a warrior, mage, or rogue coming from an elven, human, or dwarven background. The player character is recruited into the Grey Wardens, an ancient order that stands against monstrous forces known as Darkspawn, and is tasked with defeating the Archdemon that commands them and ending their invasion.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 3PC (Microsoft Windows)MacXbox 360

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)

Developer

  • BioWare Edmonton

Publisher

  • Electronic Arts

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Third personBird view / Isometric

Part of

  • Dragon Age franchise

Ratings & Reviews

90%
Critic Score
10 reviews
86%
User Score
1502 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionFantasyOpen world

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

wizardselvesmultiple endingsdialogue treesslaveryracismdwarveswarriors

Game Engine

Built with Eclipse Engine (BioWare)

Release Information

Primary Release Date

November 3, 2009

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PlayStation 3

November 20, 2009
Europe
November 19, 2009
Australia
November 3, 2009
North America
January 27, 2011
Japan

PC (Microsoft Windows)

November 3, 2009
North America
January 27, 2011
Japan
November 5, 2009
Australia
November 6, 2009
Europe

Xbox 360

November 3, 2009
North America
November 5, 2009
Australia
November 6, 2009
Europe
January 27, 2011
Japan

Mac

December 21, 2009
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Dragon Age: Origins on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Dragon Age: Origins, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dragon Age: Origins