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Dragon Age
Dragon Age: Origins	2009
Dragon Age II	2011
Dragon Age: Inquisition	2014
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf	TBA

Dragon Age: Origins is a singleplayer bird's-eye view and third-person RPG game in the Dragon Age series.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions

GOG.com Support Page

Steam Community Discussions

Dragon Age Toolset (allows the creation of custom campaigns etc.)

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		Ultimate Edition DLC must be activated online.
Amazon.com
GOG.com		Ultimate Edition.
Microsoft Store		Ultimate Edition. Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play.
Origin		Ultimate Edition, included with EA Play.
Steam		Ultimate Edition, included with EA Play (Steam). No longer region locked.
Amazon.com (unavailable)
(unavailable)
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)		^[2]
Humble Store (unavailable)

All product keys can be optionally activated on Origin.

The macOS (OS X) version is no longer available for purchase after TransGaming Inc. shut down their GameTree Mac service in 2015.^[3]

Monetization

Type	Notes
DLC	The DLC include story missions and items.
One-time game purchase	The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service	Available via EA Play.

DLC and expansion packs

All DLCs, including Awakening expansion is free as of August 15, 2022.^[4]

For the Origin version, free DLC can be claimed by selecting Dragon Age: Origins in the Origin game library, navigating to the Extra Content tab, then pressing the buttons by each DLC pack. Once claimed, the Origin client will automatically download and install DLC with the game.

For other versions, free DLC can be downloaded manually from the EA support site. The .exe files are self-contained installers, while the .dazip files should be installed with the content updater tool at <path-to-game>\bin_ship\DAUpdater.exe.

Name	Notes
Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening
The Darkspawn Chronicles
Golems of Amgarrak
Leliana's Song
Return to Ostagar
Witch Hunt
The Stone Prisoner
Warden's Keep
Blood Dragon Armor	Not listed at the EA support site
Feastday Combo Pack 1 & 2	Includes both Feastday Gifts and Feastday Pranks
Feastday Gifts
Feastday Pranks
Promotional Pack	Not listed at the EA support site

Essential improvements

Patches

The latest patch is Dragon Age: Origins 1.05. Applying this patch is highly recommended (GOG.com, Steam and Origin users do not need to install the patch). Note that the Ultimate Edition retail version comes pre-patched to 1.04, so applying the patch is still recommended.

Numerous further issues are fixed in Qwinn's Ultimate Dragon Age: Origins Fixpack mod (but be aware that it is incompatible with many other mods). Combine it with Dain's Fixes to fix numerous combat bugs. Both mods are compatible and complement each other well to fix all remaining problems in the game.

Dragon Age: Awakening Fixes

The Awakening Expansion is notoriously buggy with several quests being prone to soft-locking, this means they're no longer able to be completed depending on how player's handle the quests. While other quests have annoying bugs such as the Player being unable to retrieve their gear in the Silverite Mines. Unlike Origins, Awakening does not have a complete fixes pack and hence, Individual preventive fixes are recommended before playing. Mod pages may contain minor spoilers.

Modifications

NTCore's 4GB patch allows you to patch the game's executable to let it use up to 4 GB of RAM (as opposed to the default 2 GB limit). You must be running a 64-bit version of Windows to properly use the patch. To patch your game, be sure to install the latest update and backup the game's executable before patching it.
- Works with the Origin version^[5] and the GOG.com version. The Steam version can use the exe located in this Steam guide to use the 4GB patch.

Console font is the file that is often missing from the install data. Install this to make console commands visible.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Settings\DragonAge.ini
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/47810/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Characters\
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/47810/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
GOG Galaxy
Origin
OneDrive		Requires enabling backup of the Documents* folder in OneDrive on all computers.*
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Video settings.

Graphics feature	WSGF	Notes
Widescreen resolution		At higher resolutions, the text can be difficult to read. Use the FtG UI Mod.
Multi-monitor		See Multi-monitor.
Ultra-widescreen		Dialog screens are pillarboxed.
4K Ultra HD		UI does not scale with resolution and is extremely small in 4K. Use the FtG UI Mod to partially improve text readability, however this only helps with some menus.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed	Missing menu option. Toggle with `Alt`+`↵ Enter`.
Borderless fullscreen windowed	Works with Borderless Gaming. In BG settings make sure to set the resolution to your native res, to avoid inaccurate mouse placement.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)	The option in `DragonAge.ini` appears to do nothing.^[6] Force through the GPU control panel instead.
Anti-aliasing (AA)	Nvidia users can force SGSSAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector using the `0x004010C0` antialiasing compatibility bits.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS	Some things like other characters' movement in dialogues are still capped at 30 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)	See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Multi-monitor

Custom resolutions, wider than 16:9^{[citation needed]}

You may need to manually add resolutions wider than 16:9.

Edit %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Settings\DragonAge.ini.
Change ResolutionWidth= and ResolutionHeight= to the desired resolution.

Notes

Use Widescreen Fixer with this plugin to fix HUD position.

Input

Controls settings.

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support

Controller types

Audio

Audio settings.

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls		SFX, music and dialogue.
Surround sound		Up to 5.1 output.^[7]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio		The exception is the track "This Is War" by 30 Seconds to Mars.

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Czech
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Polish				DLC translations can be found here and here.
Brazilian Portuguese				Base game and DLCs, download.
Russian				Fix #1 and Fix #2
Spanish				Official translation.
Spanish				Improved fan translation by Clan Dlan, download.

The game by default installs all voice files. More than 10 GB can be saved by deleting unnecessary languages in <path-to-game>\modules\single player\audio\vo and <path-to-game>\modules\single player\locale.^[8]

VR support

3D modes	GG3D	Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision		See also Helix Mod: Dragon Age:Origins UPDATED.
iZ3D
vorpX	G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.

Issues unresolved

Ultimate Edition crashes to desktop on exit

The Ultimate Edition of Dragon Age: Origins sometimes crashes upon exiting.

Issues fixed

Steam users have been compiling a list of in-game bugs on the Steam Forums. Some bugs, and their solutions, may be listed there.

EA Account log-in issues

If you encountering issues logging into Dragon Age: Origins with an EA Account, it is most likely because the password contains special characters (like "#"), which the game does not support.

Change the EA Account password to not include such characters using the EA Account control panel^[9]

Failed to find supported video card driver

Change the way fullscreen is applied^{[citation needed]}
Go to the installation folder. Open `DAOriginsConfig.exe` and disable Fullscreen mode. Activate Fullscreen from the options in-game.

Crash to desktop

GOG/Origin: Apply the 4 GB patch^[10]
Make a backup copy of `<path-to-game>\bin_ship\daorigins.exe` Download and unzip the 4 GB Patch program Start the program and choose the game's `daorigins.exe` file (a backup is automatically created) If the patching is successful, start the game If the game does not start, replace the patched exe with the backup.

Steam: Apply the 4 GB patch^[11]
Make a backup copy of `<path-to-game>\bin_ship\daorigins.exe` Download and unzip the pre-patched exe from the guide on the Steam forums Replace the original `daorigins.exe` and start the game If the game does not start, replace the patched exe with the backup.

Set CPU core affinity to only two cores.^{[citation needed]}

Lower the graphics settings (regardless of the computer's performance)^[12]^[13]^{[citation needed]}
Open the Video tab in the Options window Change graphic details and texture details to medium This might only affect specific areas of the game; restore the settings later

Disable Tactics^[14]
Click the Tactics button visible in the top menu In the bottom left: Click the button which says Disable Tactics Repeat step 2 for all characters in your party This might only affect specific areas of the game; restore the settings later

Sign out of Bioware/EA games account in-game
Being signed in seems to cause significant & rapid loss of performance and high frequency of crashing. Click the Sign Out button visible in the bottom left of the Main Menu or the menu that appears during gameplay when pressing Escape. You may want to wait until after the game has awarded you loot for previously completing certain Challenges/DLC before signing out.

Enable DLC on the Steam version

If the initial install script on Steam fails, the DLCs may not be properly enabled.

Enable DLCs manually^[15]
Close Steam. Go into `<path-to-game>`. Execute `redist\DAUServiceSetup_Steam.exe` and `redist\DAOU_UpdateAddinsXML_Steam.exe`. Restart Steam and launch the game.

Can not use DLC offline

Disable automatic login^[16]
Log in in-game with Internet access to authenticate the current DLC. Log out of the account in-game. Ensure "always log me in" is unchecked. Continue playing normally. If more DLC is added after this point, repeat these steps to authorise it for offline use.

Minor hair visual glitch

The game's internal anti-aliasing does not interact well with its depth of field. During cutscenes, this can lead to minor visual glitches around certain characters' hair or clothes.^[17]

Turn off in-game AA. You can still activate it via your graphics card (e.g. FXAA in Nvidia Control Panel).^[18]

Use mod to deactivate depth of field effect.

Deactivate frame buffer in the game options. However, this deactivates all post-processing, making the game look worse.

PhysX fails to initialize when starting game

PhysX fails to initialize when starting game^[19]
Uninstall currently installed PhysX driver (even if it is the latest version) Install the latest NVIDIA PhysX System Software.

Error: Switch from current encoding to specified encoding not supported

Install an older MSXML version^[20]^{[citation needed]}

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9.0c

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Uses SpeedTreeRT for trees modelling^[21]

	Middleware	Notes
Physics	PhysX	2.8.1
Audio	FMOD Ex	4.24.24
Cutscenes	Bink Video	1.8v

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system (OS)	XP SP3	Vista SP1, 7
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core 2 Single Core 1.6 GHz AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz	Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz AMD Phenom II X2 2.7 GHz
System memory (RAM)	1 GB (XP) 1.5 GB (Vista, 7)	2 GB (XP) 3 GB (Vista, 7)
Hard disk drive (HDD)	20 GB
Video card (GPU)	ATI Radeon X850 (XP) ATI Radeon X1550 (Vista, 7) Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT (XP) Nvidia GeForce 7600 GT (Vista, 7) 128 MB of VRAM	ATI Radeon HD 3850 Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device)	DirectX compatible

macOS (OS X)
	Minimum
Operating system (OS)	10.6.2
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core 2 Duo
System memory (RAM)	2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	17 GB
Video card (GPU)	ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce GT 7300

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (47810) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

↑ BioWare Points - last accessed on 27 April 2022
↑ Games for Windows Marketplace y Xbox.com se fusionan - last accessed on 19 August 2022
↑ MacNN - GameTree Mac quietly closes, downloads available for one more month - last accessed on 2018-02-16
↑ PC Gamer - EA kills off BioWare Points, making old Mass Effect and Dragon Age DLC free - last accessed on 2022-07-14
↑ Verified by User:Ricardinho on 28 September 2013
↑ Alpharian's blog - DAO Graphics Tweak Guide | BioWare Social Network
↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
↑ gog.com - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Login prompt anomaly - The BioWare Forum (retrieved)
↑ Bugs with 1.03 patch... - The BioWare Forum (retrieved)
↑ Making DA: Origins LAA (Steam) - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Denerim crashes workaround - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Weird graphical glitches / random crashes? Help anyone? - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Party Camp Ambush Scene Crash to Desktop - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Enable DLCs - last accessed on May 2023
↑ HOW TO PLAY OFFLINE WITH DLC!!! - The BioWare Forum (retrieved)
↑ fextralife.com - last accessed on June 2023
↑ gamefaqs.gamespot.com - last accessed on June 2023
↑ Physx error...?? :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
↑ Error Switch from current encoding to specified encoding not supported [FIX] - The BioWare Forum
↑ News: BioWare Licenses SpeedTreeRT - GamersHell.com (retrieved)

[Proton_path_note-6] 1.0 ^1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (47810) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[4] The app ID (47810) may differ in some cases.

[5] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[6] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[1] BioWare Points - last accessed on 27 April 2022

[2] Games for Windows Marketplace y Xbox.com se fusionan - last accessed on 19 August 2022

[3] MacNN - GameTree Mac quietly closes, downloads available for one more month - last accessed on 2018-02-16

[4] PC Gamer - EA kills off BioWare Points, making old Mass Effect and Dragon Age DLC free - last accessed on 2022-07-14

[5] Verified by User:Ricardinho on 28 September 2013

[7] Alpharian's blog - DAO Graphics Tweak Guide | BioWare Social Network

[8] PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023

[9] .com - last accessed on May 2023

[10] Login prompt anomaly - The BioWare Forum (retrieved)

[11] Bugs with 1.03 patch... - The BioWare Forum (retrieved)

[12] Making DA: Origins LAA (Steam) - last accessed on May 2023

[13] Denerim crashes workaround - last accessed on May 2023

[14] Weird graphical glitches / random crashes? Help anyone? - last accessed on May 2023

[15] Party Camp Ambush Scene Crash to Desktop - last accessed on May 2023

[16] Enable DLCs - last accessed on May 2023

[17] HOW TO PLAY OFFLINE WITH DLC!!! - The BioWare Forum (retrieved)

[18] xtralife.com - last accessed on June 2023

[19] qs.gamespot.com - last accessed on June 2023

[20] Physx error...?? :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023

[21] Error Switch from current encoding to specified encoding not supported [FIX] - The BioWare Forum

[22] News: BioWare Licenses SpeedTreeRT - GamersHell.com (retrieved)

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Developers

	BioWare
macOS (OS X)	TransGaming Inc.
Publishers
	Electronic Arts
Engines
	Eclipse
Release dates
Windows	November 3, 2009
macOS (OS X) (Cider)	December 3, 2009
Reception
Metacritic	91
IGDB	90
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase, DLC, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions	Currency^[1]
Modes	Singleplayer
Pacing	Continuous turn-based
Perspectives	Bird's-eye view, Third-person
Controls	Multiple select, Point and select
Genres	RPG
Art styles	Realistic
Themes	Fantasy, LGBTQ
Series	Dragon Age

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-{{Series|Dragon Age}}
 '''General information'''
-{{mm}} [http://forum.bioware.com/forum/16-dragon-age-origins/ The BioWare Forum]
+{{GOG.com links|1949616134|dragon_age_origins_ultimate_edition}}
-{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/17450/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/17450/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
-{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=751 Steam Users' Forums]
+{{mm}} [http://www.datoolset.net/wiki/Main_Page Dragon Age Toolset] (allows the creation of custom campaigns etc.)
-{{mm}} [http://dragonage.bioware.com/dao/game/  Official website]
 ==Availability==
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+{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | Ultimate Edition DLC must be activated online. | Origin | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-DAOUS | unknown | [[DRM]]: Other DRM. Windows and {{store link|GamersGate|DD-DAOMAC|OS X}} versions available separately. | Origin }}
+{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B001IK1BWC | disc, key | | Origin | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GameStop | 72850 | Origin | Windows only. }}
+{{Availability/row| GOG.com | dragon_age_origins | DRM-free | Ultimate Edition. | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| GMG | dragon-age-origins-ultimate-edition-na | Origin | Ultimate Edition; {{store link|GMG|dragon-age-origins-awakening-na|Awakening expansion}} is also available.}}
+{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | / | Microsoft Store, Origin | Ultimate Edition. Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Origin | dragon-age-1 | Origin | Windows only.}}
+{{Availability/row| Origin | dragon-age/dragon-age-origins | Origin | Ultimate Edition, included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Steam | 17450 | Steam | Windows only. | Origin}}
+{{Availability/row| Steam | 17450 | Steam, key | Ultimate Edition, included with {{store feature|EA Play}}.<br> No longer region locked. | Origin | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | Ultimate Edition DLC must be activated online. | Origin}}
+{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00477472O | Origin |  | | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1400-1 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.engadget.com/es-2011-07-03-games-for-windows-marketplace-y-xbox-com-se-fusionan.html|title=Games for Windows Marketplace y Xbox.com se fusionan|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
+{{Availability/row| Humble | dragon-age-origins-pc | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 }}
 {{++}} All product keys can be optionally activated on [[Origin]].
+{{--}} The macOS (OS X) version is no longer available for purchase after [[Company:TransGaming Inc.|TransGaming Inc.]] shut down their GameTree Mac service in 2015.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/07/10/transgaming.owned.mac.gaming.service.shutters.after.nine.years.129464/|title=MacNN - GameTree Mac quietly closes, downloads available for one more month|date=2018-02-16}}</ref>
+==Monetization==
+{{Monetization
+|ad-supported                =
+|cross-game bonus            =
+|dlc                         = The DLC include story missions and items.
+|expansion pack              =
+|freeware                    =
+|free-to-play                =
+|one-time game purchase      = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
+|sponsored                   =
+|subscription                =
+|subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]].
+}}
+{{DLC|
+{{++}} All DLCs, including '''Awakening''' expansion is free as of August 15, 2022.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/ea-kills-off-bioware-points-making-old-mass-effect-and-dragon-age-dlc-free/|title=PC Gamer - EA kills off BioWare Points, making old Mass Effect and Dragon Age DLC free|date=2022-07-14}}</ref>
+{{ii}} For the Origin version, free DLC can be claimed by selecting '''Dragon Age: Origins''' in the Origin game library, navigating to the '''Extra Content''' tab, then pressing the buttons by each DLC pack. Once claimed, the Origin client will automatically download and install DLC with the game.
+{{ii}} For other versions, free DLC can be downloaded manually from the [https://help.ea.com/help/faq/dlc-for-classic-games/#dragonage EA support site]. The {{file|.exe}} files are self-contained installers, while the {{file|.dazip}} files should be installed with the content updater tool at {{file|{{P|game}}\bin_ship\DAUpdater.exe}}.
+{{DLC/row| Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening | | Windows, OS X }}
+{{DLC/row| The Darkspawn Chronicles | | Windows, OS X }}
+{{DLC/row| Golems of Amgarrak |  | Windows, OS X }}
+{{DLC/row| Leliana's Song | | Windows, OS X }}
+{{DLC/row| Return to Ostagar |  | Windows, OS X }}
+{{DLC/row| Witch Hunt |  | Windows, OS X }}
+{{DLC/row| The Stone Prisoner | | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Warden's Keep |  | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Blood Dragon Armor |Not listed at the EA support site | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Feastday Combo Pack 1 & 2 | Includes both '''Feastday Gifts''' and '''Feastday Pranks''' | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Feastday Gifts |  | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Feastday Pranks |  | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| Promotional Pack | Not listed at the EA support site | Windows }}
+}}
 ==Essential improvements==
 ===Patches===
-The latest patch is [http://social.bioware.com/page/da-patches Dragon Age: Origins 1.05]. Applying this patch is highly recommended. (Steam and Origin users do not need to install the patch.)
+The latest patch is [https://help.ea.com/help/faq/dlc-for-classic-games/#dragonage Dragon Age: Origins 1.05]. Applying this patch is highly recommended (GOG.com, Steam and Origin users do not need to install the patch). Note that the Ultimate Edition retail version comes pre-patched to 1.04, so applying the patch is still recommended.
+Numerous further issues are fixed in [https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/4689/ Qwinn's Ultimate Dragon Age: Origins Fixpack] mod (but be aware that it is incompatible with many other mods). Combine it with [https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/4384 Dain's Fixes] to fix numerous combat bugs. Both mods are compatible and complement each other well to fix all remaining problems in the game.
-===Modifications===
+===Dragon Age: Awakening Fixes===
-*[http://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php NTCore's 4GB patch] allows you to patch your game to support use of up to 4 GB of RAM (as opposed to the 2 GB it is restricted to by default). You must be running a 64-bit version of Windows to properly use the patch. To patch your game, be sure to install the latest update, backup the executable before patching, run the application, and select your executable. {{ii}} Steam version isn't compatible. Origin version is compatible.<ref>Tested by [[User:Ricardinho|Ricardinho]]</ref>
+{{ii}} The '''Awakening''' Expansion is notoriously buggy with several quests being prone to soft-locking, this means they're no longer able to be completed depending on how player's handle the quests. While other quests have annoying bugs such as the Player being unable to retrieve their gear in the Silverite Mines. Unlike Origins, Awakening does not have a complete fixes pack and hence, Individual preventive fixes are recommended before playing. Mod pages may contain minor spoilers.
-* [http://dragonage.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=816 Skip The Fade]. In the Mage's Tower quest there is a section called "The Fade", this is known to be an incredibly annoying section as you must perform the actions in it in a specific order. There is no hint to this order and as it is a 'puzzle' section, you often wonder if you are failing to solve the puzzle or are working in the wrong order. This mod skips the annoying bit, gives you the benefits of having done it, and allows you to Go to the more interesting parts.
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/3046/ Law and Order/Sigrun's Quest Fix]
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/4835/ Bombs Away Quest Fix]
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/1762/ Silverite Mine Fix]
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/5334/ Riot Scene Fix]
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/2997/ Joining Ritual Fix]
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/4983/ Messenger Fix]
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/3009/ Endgame Cutscene Fix]
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/3050/ Baroness Reward Fix]
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/1112/ Dragon Blackblade drop fix]
-* [http://dragonage.nexusmods.com/downloads/file.php?id=1110 Console font] is the file that is often missing from the install data.  Install this to make console commands visible.
+===Modifications===
+*[http://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php NTCore's 4GB patch] allows you to patch the game's executable to let it use up to 4 GB of RAM (as opposed to the default 2 GB limit). You must be running a 64-bit version of Windows to properly use the patch. To patch your game, be sure to install the latest update and backup the game's executable before patching it.
+** Works with the Origin version<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ricardinho|date=28 September 2013|comment=}}</ref> and the GOG.com version. The Steam version can use the exe located in [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=233222451 this Steam guide] to use the 4GB patch.
-* [http://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/73/? FtG UI Mod - More Readable Fonts and UI]. At high resolutions you will need to alter the interface in order to be able to read text.
+* [https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/1110/ Console font] is the file that is often missing from the install data. Install this to make console commands visible.
 ==Game data==
 ===Configuration file(s) location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Settings\DragonAge.ini}}
+{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Dragon Age\Settings\DragonAge.ini}}
-{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
+{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 }}
 ===Save game data location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Characters\}}
+{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Dragon Age\Characters\}}
-{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
+{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 {{Save game cloud syncing
-|origin                = true
+|discord                   =
-|origin notes          = Syncs save games and settings.
+|discord notes             =
-|steam cloud           = false
+|epic games launcher       =
-|steam cloud notes     =
+|epic games launcher notes =
-|uplay                 =
+|gog galaxy                = true
-|uplay notes           =
+|gog galaxy notes          =
-|gamesave manager      = true
+|origin                    = false
-|gamesave manager notes=
+|origin notes              =
+|steam cloud               = false
+|steam cloud notes         =
+|ubisoft connect           =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
+|xbox cloud                = unknown
+|xbox cloud notes          =
 }}
-==Video settings==
+==Video==
-{{Image|dragon age-graphics2.png|Video settings.}}
+{{Image|Dragon Age Origins graphics.png|Video settings.}}
-{{Video settings
+{{Video
-|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/dragon-age-origins
+|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dragon-age-origins
 |widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 |multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
@@ Line 83: / Line 169: @@
 |4k ultra hd wsgf award     = silver
 |widescreen resolution      = true
-|widescreen resolution notes=
+|widescreen resolution notes= At higher resolutions, the text can be difficult to read. Use the [https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/73/ FtG UI Mod].
 |multimonitor               = hackable
-|multimonitor notes         = See [[#Multi-monitor|Multi-monitor]], Position Affects Gameplay
+|multimonitor notes         = See [[#Multi-monitor|Multi-monitor]].
 |ultrawidescreen            = true
-|ultrawidescreen notes      =
+|ultrawidescreen notes      = Dialog screens are {{term|pillarboxed}}.
-|4k ultra hd                = hackable
+|4k ultra hd                = true
-|4k ultra hd notes          = At high resolutions font sizes are too small to read. You will require a mod to alter the interface.
+|4k ultra hd notes          = UI does not scale with resolution and is extremely small in 4K. Use the [https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/73/ FtG UI Mod] to partially improve text readability, however this only helps with some menus.
 |fov                        = false
 |fov notes                  =
-|windowed                   = hackable
+|windowed                   = true
-|windowed notes             = Only accessible via Alt+Enter
+|windowed notes             = Missing menu option. Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}}.
 |borderless windowed        = hackable
-|borderless windowed notes  = Works with Windowed Borderless Gaming after using Alt+Enter to get into windowed mode. In WBG settings make sure to set the resolution to your native res, to avoid inaccurate mouse placement.
+|borderless windowed notes  = Works with [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]]. In BG settings make sure to set the resolution to your native res, to avoid inaccurate mouse placement.
-|anisotropic                = false
+|anisotropic                = hackable
-|anisotropic notes          = Appears in <code>DragonAge.ini</code>, but appears to do nothing.<ref>[http://social.bioware.com/51872/blog/946/ Alpharian's blog - DAO Graphics Tweak Guide | BioWare Social Network]</ref>
+|anisotropic notes          = The option in {{file|DragonAge.ini}} appears to do nothing.<ref>[http://social.bioware.com/51872/blog/946/ Alpharian's blog - DAO Graphics Tweak Guide | BioWare Social Network]</ref> Force through the GPU control panel instead.
 |antialiasing               = true
-|antialiasing notes         = Under NVIDIA Inspector use this anti-aliasing compatibility bit <code>0x004010C0</code> to utilize SGSSAA for NVIDIA graphics card.
+|antialiasing notes         = Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] using the {{code|0x004010C0}} antialiasing compatibility bits.
+|upscaling                  = unknown
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
 |vsync                      = true
 |vsync notes                =
-|high frame rate            = true
+|60 fps                     = true
-|high frame rate notes      = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref>
+|60 fps notes               =
-|color blind                = unknown
+|120 fps                    = true
+|120 fps notes              = Some things like other characters' movement in dialogues are still capped at 30 FPS.
+|hdr                        = false
+|hdr notes                  =
+|color blind                = false
 |color blind notes          =
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Multi-monitor|Multi-monitor]]===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Custom resolutions, wider than 16:9|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Custom resolutions, wider than 16:9}}
 {{ii}} You may need to manually add resolutions wider than 16:9.
-# Edit <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Settings\DragonAge.ini</code>
+# Edit {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Dragon Age\Settings\DragonAge.ini}}.
-# Change <code>ResolutionWidth=</code> and <code>ResolutionHeight=</code> to the resolution you want.
+# Change <code>ResolutionWidth=</code> and <code>ResolutionHeight=</code> to the desired resolution.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] with [https://3dsurroundgaming.com/WSF.html this plugin] to fix HUD position.
 }}
-==Input settings==
+==Input==
-{{Input settings
+{{Image|Dragon Age Origins controls.png|Controls settings.}}
+{{Input
 |key remap                 = true
 |key remap notes           =
 |acceleration option       = false
 |acceleration option notes =
+|mouse sensitivity         = true
+|mouse sensitivity notes   =
 |mouse menu                = true
 |mouse menu notes          =
 |invert mouse y-axis       = true
 |invert mouse y-axis notes =
+|touchscreen               = unknown
+|touchscreen notes         =
 |controller support        = false
 |controller support notes  =
@@ Line 132: / Line 232: @@
 |controller remap          = unknown
 |controller remap notes    =
+|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+|controller sensitivity notes=
 |invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 |invert controller y-axis notes=
-|touchscreen               = unknown
+|xinput controllers        = unknown
-|touchscreen notes         =
+|xinput controllers notes  =
+|xbox prompts              = unknown
+|xbox prompts notes        =
+|impulse triggers          = unknown
+|impulse triggers notes    =
+|dualshock 4               = unknown
+|dualshock 4 notes         =
+|dualshock prompts         = unknown
+|dualshock prompts notes   =
+|light bar support         = unknown
+|light bar support notes   =
+|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
+|dualshock 4 modes notes   =
+|tracked motion controllers= unknown
+|tracked motion controllers notes =
+|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
+|tracked motion prompts notes =
+|other controllers         = unknown
+|other controllers notes   =
+|other button prompts      = unknown
+|other button prompts notes=
+|controller hotplug        = unknown
+|controller hotplug notes  =
+|haptic feedback           = unknown
+|haptic feedback notes     =
+|simultaneous input        = unknown
+|simultaneous input notes  =
+|steam input api           = unknown
+|steam input api notes     =
+|steam hook input          = unknown
+|steam hook input notes    =
+|steam input presets       = unknown
+|steam input presets notes =
+|steam controller prompts  = unknown
+|steam controller prompts notes =
+|steam cursor detection    = unknown
+|steam cursor detection notes =
 }}
-==Audio settings==
+==Audio==
-{{Audio settings
+{{Image|Dragon Age Origins audio.png|Audio settings.}}
+{{Audio
 |separate volume          = true
 |separate volume notes    = SFX, music and dialogue.
 |surround sound           = true
-|surround sound notes     = Up to 5.1 output.<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
+|surround sound notes     = Up to 5.1 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 |subtitles                = true
 |subtitles notes          =
 |closed captions          = true
 |closed captions notes    =
-|mute on focus lost       = true
+|mute on focus lost       = false
 |mute on focus lost notes =
 |eax support              =
 |eax support notes        =
+|royalty free audio       = always on
+|royalty free audio notes = The exception is the track "This Is War" by 30 Seconds to Mars.
 }}
@@ Line 157: / Line 298: @@
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = English
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = yes
+  |audio     = true
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Czech
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = French
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = yes
+  |audio     = true
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = German
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = true
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Hungarian
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Italian
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
   |notes     =
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Polish
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = yes
+  |audio     = true
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = DLC translations can be found [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/dragon-age-poczatek-piesn-leliany/ here] and [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11siCDoB1kzGpxqbaI4CnXzkHm-8BjIz0 here].
+ |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
+ |interface = true
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = true
+ |notes     = Base game and DLCs, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2845286315 download].
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Russian
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = unknown
+  |audio     = true
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = [https://enpy.net/forum/files/file/74-dragon-age-origins-awakening-dlc/ Fix #1] and [https://forum.bioware.ru/topic/32175 Fix #2]
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
   |language  = Spanish
-  |interface = yes
+  |interface = true
-  |audio     = NO
+  |audio     = false
-  |subtitles = yes
+  |subtitles = true
-  |notes     =
+  |notes     = Official translation.
   |fan       =
- |fan notes =
 }}
+{{L10n/switch
+ |language  = Spanish
+ |interface = hackable
+ |audio     = false
+ |subtitles = hackable
+ |notes     = Improved fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aYfNkn8Sl4LaUVSZ4NfKuGwhyilVZbi7/view?usp=drive_link download].
+ |fan       = true
+}}
+}}
+{{ii}} The game by default installs all voice files. More than 10 GB can be saved by deleting unnecessary languages in {{folder|{{p|game}}\modules\single player\audio\vo}} and {{folder|{{p|game}}\modules\single player\locale}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/dragon_age_origins_ultimate_edition/how_to_save_space_from_disk_with_dragon_age_origins|title=gog.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
+==VR support==
+{{VR support
+|gg3d name                   = Dragon Age: Origins
+|native 3d gg3d award        =
+|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = platinum
+|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
+|iz3d gg3d award             = silver
+|native 3d                   = unknown
+|native 3d notes             =
+|nvidia 3d vision            = true
+|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See also [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/03/dragon-ageorigins.html Helix Mod: Dragon Age:Origins UPDATED].
+|tridef 3d                   = unknown
+|tridef 3d notes             =
+|iz3d                        = true
+|iz3d notes                  =
+|vorpx                       = true
+|vorpx modes                 = G3D
+|vorpx notes                 = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
+|htc vive                    =
+|htc vive notes              =
+|oculus rift                 =
+|oculus rift notes           =
+|osvr                        =
+|osvr notes                  =
+|keyboard-mouse              =
+|keyboard-mouse notes        =
+|3rd space gaming vest       =
+|3rd space gaming vest notes =
+|novint falcon               =
+|novint falcon notes         =
+|trackir                     =
+|trackir notes               =
+|tobii eye tracking          =
+|tobii eye tracking notes    =
+|play area seated            =
+|play area seated notes      =
+|play area standing          =
+|play area standing notes    =
+|play area room-scale        =
+|play area room-scale notes  =
 }}
@@ Line 243: / Line 434: @@
 ==Issues fixed==
-* Steam users have been compiling a [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1030231 list of in-game bugs] on the Steam Forums. Some bugs, and their solutions, may be listed there.
+* Steam users have been compiling a [https://web.archive.org/web/20150619192354/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1030231 list of in-game bugs] on the Steam Forums. Some bugs, and their solutions, may be listed there.
-===EA Account Log-In Issues===
+===EA Account log-in issues===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{ii}} If you encountering issues logging into Dragon Age: Origins with an EA Account, it is most likely because the password contains special characters (like "#"), which the game does not support.
-{{Fixbox/fix|EA Account Log-In Issues}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Change the EA Account password to not include such characters using [https://profile.ea.com/changepassword.do the EA Account control panel]|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160824154103/https://forum.bioware.com/topic/138270-login-prompt-anomaly/ Login prompt anomaly - The BioWare Forum] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
-If you are having issues logging into Dragon Age: Origins with your EA Account it is most likely because you have special characters (like "#") in your password which the game does not support.
-* You will need to [https://profile.ea.com/changepassword.do change your EA Account password] to one without those special characters if you want to log in.
 }}
-===Failed to find supported Video Card driver===
+===Failed to find supported video card driver===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=Change the way fullscreen is applied|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Failed to find supported Video Card driver}}
+# Go to the installation folder.
-# Open <code>DAOriginsConfig.exe</code> and disable Fullscreen mode.
+# Open {{file|DAOriginsConfig.exe}} and disable Fullscreen mode.
-# You can activate Fullscreen from the options in-game.
+# Activate Fullscreen from the options in-game.
 }}
 ===Crash to desktop===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description='''GOG/Origin:''' Apply the 4 GB patch|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160821110831/https://forum.bioware.com/topic/91105-bugs-with-103-patch/page-31#entry2027178 Bugs with 1.03 patch... - The BioWare Forum] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Change processor affinity}}
+# Make a backup copy of {{file|{{p|game}}\bin_ship\daorigins.exe}}
-# Open task manager
+# Download and unzip the [http://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php 4 GB Patch] program
-# Right click on <code>daorigins.exe</code>
+# Start the program and choose the game's {{file|daorigins.exe}} file (a backup is automatically created)
-# Select 'Set processor affinity'
+# If the patching is successful, start the game
-# Uncheck the first 2 cores
+# If the game does not start, replace the patched exe with the backup.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description='''Steam:''' Apply the 4 GB patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=233222451|title=Making DA: Origins LAA (Steam)|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+# Make a backup copy of {{file|{{p|game}}\bin_ship\daorigins.exe}}
+# Download and unzip the pre-patched exe from [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=233222451 the guide on the Steam forums]
+# Replace the original {{file|daorigins.exe}} and start the game
+# If the game does not start, replace the patched exe with the backup.
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Set CPU [[core affinity]] to only two cores.|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}|fix=
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Lower the graphics settings (regardless of the computer's performance)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/dragon_age_origins_ultimate_edition/denerim_crashes_workaround|title=Denerim crashes workaround|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/47810/discussions/0/358415206098152895|title=Weird graphical glitches / random crashes? Help anyone?|date=May 2023}}</ref>{{CN|Animations, perhaps in the .ini, may be enough? https://bsn.boards.net/thread/15104/dragon-age-origins-on-windows#post-1192847 and https://web.archive.org/web/20151222230550/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/162642-not-so-random-more-like-constant-crashes-win-7-64/page-2#entry4493368}}|fix=
+# Open the Video tab in the Options window
+# Change graphic details and texture details to medium
+# This might only affect specific areas of the game; restore the settings later
 }}
-===Can't use DLC offline===
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable Tactics|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/topic/632479-party-camp-ambush-scene-crash-to-desktop/#entry19176754|title=Party Camp Ambush Scene Crash to Desktop |date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox|1=
+# Click the '''Tactics''' button visible in the top menu
-{{Fixbox/fix|Disable automatic login|ref=<ref>[http://forum.bioware.com/topic/24733-how-to-play-offline-with-dlc/ HOW TO PLAY OFFLINE WITH DLC!!! - PC Technical Support - The BioWare Forum]</ref>}}
+# In the bottom left: Click the button which says '''Disable Tactics'''
-# Log in in-game with internet access to authenticate the current DLC.
+# Repeat step 2 for '''all characters''' in your party
+# This might only affect specific areas of the game; restore the settings later
+}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Sign out of Bioware/EA games account in-game| Resolve rapid performance degredation/frequent crashing ]</ref>|fix=
+# Being signed in seems to cause significant & rapid loss of performance and high frequency of crashing.
+# Click the Sign Out button visible in the bottom left of the Main Menu or the menu that appears during gameplay when pressing Escape.
+# You may want to wait until after the game has awarded you loot for previously completing certain Challenges/DLC before signing out.
+}}
+===Enable DLC on the Steam version===
+{{ii}} If the initial install script on Steam fails, the DLCs may not be properly enabled.
+{{Fixbox|description=Enable DLCs manually|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/47810/discussions/0/523898291489266758/|title=Enable DLCs|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
+# Close Steam.
+# Go into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
+# Execute {{file|redist\DAUServiceSetup_Steam.exe}} and {{file|redist\DAOU_UpdateAddinsXML_Steam.exe}}.
+# Restart Steam and launch the game.
+}}
+===Can not use DLC offline===
+{{Fixbox|description=Disable automatic login|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205054701/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/24733-how-to-play-offline-with-dlc/ HOW TO PLAY OFFLINE WITH DLC!!! - The BioWare Forum] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
+# Log in in-game with Internet access to authenticate the current DLC.
 # Log out of the account in-game.
 # Ensure "always log me in" is unchecked.
-# Continue playing normally. If you add more DLC repeat these steps to authorise it for offline use.
+# Continue playing normally. If more DLC is added after this point, repeat these steps to authorise it for offline use.
 }}
+===Minor hair visual glitch===
+The game's internal anti-aliasing does not interact well with its depth of field. During cutscenes, this can lead to minor visual glitches around certain characters' hair or clothes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://fextralife.com/forums/t71509/turn-off-depth-of-field|title=fextralife.com|date=June 2023}}</ref>
+{{Fixbox|description=Turn off in-game AA. You can still activate it via your graphics card (e.g. FXAA in Nvidia Control Panel).|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/920668-dragon-age-origins/57935797|title=gamefaqs.gamespot.com|date=June 2023}}</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/5614 mod] to deactivate depth of field effect.}}
+{{Fixbox|description=Deactivate frame buffer in the game options. However, this deactivates all post-processing, making the game look worse.}}
 ===PhysX fails to initialize when starting game===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+{{Fixbox|description=PhysX fails to initialize when starting game|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/47810/discussions/0/558755530270816603/|title=Physx error...?? :: Steam Community Discussions |date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
-{{Fixbox/fix|PhysX fails to initialize when starting game|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/47810/discussions/0/558755530270816603/ Physx error...?? ]</ref>}}
 # Uninstall currently installed PhysX driver (even if it is the latest version)
 # Install the latest [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html NVIDIA PhysX System Software].
+}}
+===Error: Switch from current encoding to specified encoding not supported===
+{{Fixbox|description=Install an [https://download.cnet.com/Microsoft-XML-Parser-MSXML-3-0-Service-Pack-7-SP7/3000-7241_4-10731613.html older MSXML version]|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150927002643/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/221284-error-switch-from-current-encoding-to-specified-encoding-not-supported-fix/ Error Switch from current encoding to specified encoding not supported [FIX<nowiki>]</nowiki> -  The BioWare Forum]</ref>{{CN|I mean, yes, this was reported to work and all. But what's the deal here? When does this happen, and couldn't other MSXML releases work?}}|fix=
 }}
 ==Other information==
+===API===
+{{API
+|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
+|direct3d notes         =
+|directdraw versions    =
+|directdraw notes       =
+|opengl versions        =
+|opengl notes           =
+|glide versions         =
+|glide notes            =
+|software mode          =
+|software mode notes    =
+|mantle support         =
+|mantle support notes   =
+|metal support          =
+|metal support notes    =
+|vulkan versions        =
+|vulkan notes           =
+|dos modes              =
+|dos modes notes        =
+|shader model versions  =
+|shader model notes     =
+|windows 32-bit exe     = true
+|windows 64-bit exe     = false
+|windows arm app        = unknown
+|windows exe notes      =
+|mac os x powerpc app   = unknown
+|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
+|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
+|macos arm app          = unknown
+|macos app notes        =
+|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
+|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
+|linux arm app          = unknown
+|linux executable notes =
+}}
 ===Middleware===
+{{ii}} Uses SpeedTreeRT for trees modelling<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071015233256/http://www.gamershell.com/news/36290.html News: BioWare Licenses SpeedTreeRT - GamersHell.com] (retrieved)</ref>
 {{Middleware
 |physics          = PhysX
-|physics notes    =
+|physics notes    = 2.8.1
-|audio            =
+|audio            = FMOD Ex
-|audio notes      =
+|audio notes      = 4.24.24
 |interface        =
 |interface notes  =
 |input            =
 |input notes      =
-|cutscenes        =
+|cutscenes        = Bink Video
-|cutscenes notes  =
+|cutscenes notes  = 1.8v
 |multiplayer      =
 |multiplayer notes=
@@ Line 305: / Line 580: @@
 |OSfamily = Windows
-|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
+|minOS    = XP SP3
-|minCPU   = Core 2 Duo 1.6 GHz, AMD Athlon 64 X2 1.8 GHz
+|minCPU   = Intel Core 2 Single Core 1.6 GHz
+|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz
 |minRAM   = 1 GB (XP)<br/> 1.5 GB (Vista, 7)
 |minHD    = 20 GB
-|minGPU   = ATI Radeon HD X850
+|minGPU   = ATI Radeon X850 (XP)<br/> ATI Radeon X1550 (Vista, 7)
-|minGPU2  = NVIDIA 6600GTS
+|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT (XP)<br/> Nvidia GeForce 7600 GT (Vista, 7)
+|minVRAM  = 128 MB
+|minaudio = DirectX compatible
+|recOS    = Vista SP1, 7
 |recRAM   = 2 GB (XP)<br/> 3 GB (Vista, 7)
-|recCPU   = Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, AMD Phenom II X2 2.7 GHz
+|recCPU   = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
+|recCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X2 2.7 GHz
 |recGPU   = ATI Radeon HD 3850
-|recGPU2  = NVIDIA 8800GTS
+|recGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS
+|recVRAM  = 512 MB
 }}
@@ Line 322: / Line 603: @@
 |minOS    = 10.6.2
-|minCPU   = Core 2 Duo Processor
+|minCPU   = Intel Core 2 Duo
 |minRAM   = 2 GB
 |minHD    = 17 GB
-|minGPU   = ATI X1600
+|minGPU   = ATI Radeon X1600
-|minGPU2  = NVIDIA 7300
+|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce GT 7300
 }}
 {{References}}
+{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}