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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Dragon age 2 cover.jpg
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|cover        = Dragon Age II cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|BioWare}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|BioWare}}
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{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|TransGaming Inc.}}  
+
{{Infobox game/row/porter|TransGaming Inc.|OS X}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 8, 2011}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 8, 2011}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 8, 2011}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 8, 2011|wrapper=Cider}}
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|steam appid  = 47900
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|reception    =
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|gogcom page  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dragon-age-ii|82}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dragon-age-ii|76}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Continuous turn-based }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Multiple select, Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | RPG }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy, LGBTQ }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Dragon Age }}
 +
|steam appid  = 1238040
 +
|steam appid side  = 1238050,47900
 +
|gogcom id    =
 +
|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/dragon-age/dragon-age-2
 +
|hltb        = 2756
 +
|lutris      = dragon-age-ii
 +
|mobygames    = 50783
 +
|strategywiki = Dragon Age II
 
|wikipedia    = Dragon Age II
 
|wikipedia    = Dragon Age II
 +
|winehq      = 12790
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Dragon Age}}
+
 
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
'''Key points'''
 +
{{++}} Saves can be imported from [[Dragon Age: Origins]].
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/47900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1238040/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
−
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1096 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/47900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (retired)
−
{{mm}} [http://forum.bioware.com/forum/39-dragon-age-ii/ Official Forums]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Origin | dragon-age-2 | Origin | x5 activations OS X + Windows. }}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | activation, key | Executable on disk contains {{Removed DRM|SecuROM}} Release Control<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20141206143558/https://forum.bioware.com/topic/187029-dragon-age-ii-drm-answering-the-securom-question/ Dragon Age II DRM. Answering the SecuROM question - The BioWare Forum] (retrieved)</ref> | Origin | Windows, OS X }}
−
{{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | | Origin }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | / | Microsoft Store, Origin | Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Origin | dragon-age/dragon-age-ii | Origin | Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1238040 | Steam, Origin | Ultimate Edition<br>Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1259-1 | Origin | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110320111747/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/?filter=Top+Downloads|title=Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | dragon-age-ii | Origin | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | dragon-age-2 | Origin | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 47900 | Steam | | Origin | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The Ultimate Edition is a complete edition containing the base game and all DLC.
 +
 
 +
===Demo===
 +
{{ii}} A free demo is available on [steam://install/47940 Steam].
 +
 
 +
==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|
 +
{{ii}} All of the DLC is now available in a bundle on Origin and Steam.
 +
{{ii}} Separate installers are available. Direct links are provided in the table below for convenience. For macOS-compatible versions, check [https://help.ea.com/nz/help/faq/dlc-for-classic-games/#dragonage this page]. The original soundtrack can be downloaded for free from [https://www.ea.com/games/ea-downloadable-extras this EA page].
 +
{{++}} All DLC is free as of July 13, 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> DLC-Bundle is free as of August 15, 2022.
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/dragonage2/content/DA2_MarkOfTheAssassin.exe The Exiled Prince] |  | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/dragonage2/content/DA2_BlackEmporium.exe The Black Emporium] |  | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/dragonage2/content/DA2_Legacy.exe Legacy] |  | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/dragonage2/content/DA2_MarkOfTheAssassin.exe Mark of the Assassin] |  | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{DLC/row| All-Class Item Pack | Contains '''Mage Item Pack''', '''Rogue Item Pack''' and '''Warrior Item Pack'''  | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row|
 +
[https://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/dragonage2/content/DA2_AllClassItemPack2.exe All-Class Item Pack II] | Contains '''Mage Item Pack II''', '''Rogue Item Pack II''' and '''Warrior Item Pack II''' | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Blood Dragon Armor | Requires [[Dragon Age: Origins]] to be registered on same account | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/dragonage2/content/DA2_MageItemPack.exe Mage Item Pack] |  | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/dragonage2/content/DA2_MageItemPack2.exe Mage Item Pack II] | | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Promotional Pack | Free on Origin | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/dragonage2/content/DA2_RogueItemPack.exe Rogue Item Pack] |  | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/dragonage2/content/DA2_RogueItemPack2.exe Rogue Item Pack II] |  | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Ser Isaac's Armor | Requires [[Dead Space 2]] to be registered on same account | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/dragonage2/content/DA2_WarriorItemPack.exe Warrior Item Pack] |  | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/dragonage2/content/DA2_WarriorItemPack2.exe Warrior Item Pack II] |  | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/dragonage2/content/DA2_HiResTexturePack.exe High Resolution Texture Pack] | Free | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Steam CD key can be activated on Origin.<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]] on November 23, 2013.</ref>
 
−
{{ii}} Was removed from Steam on 27th July 2011.<ref><http://uk.ign.com/articles/2011/07/28/dragon-age-ii-pulled-from-steam-ea-responds</ref>
 
−
{{ii}} OS X version is not available on Steam, only on Origin.
 
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
−
{{ii}} [http://forum.bioware.com/topic/178787-download-the-high-resolution-texture-pack-for-dragon-age-ii/ Hi-Res Texture Pack] - greatly improves the texture quality.
+
{{ii}} [http://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/dragonage2/content/DA2_HiResTexturePack.exe Hi-Res Texture Pack] - greatly improves the texture quality. If the game is on Origin, then the texture pack can be downloaded as free DLC.
  
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
−
{{ii}} [http://social.bioware.com/page/da2-patches Patch 1.04] is the latest; it is recommended but not required.
+
{{ii}} [https://help.ea.com/help/faq/dlc-for-classic-games/#dragonage Patch 1.04] is the latest.
 +
 
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file location]].
 +
# Open {{file|DragonAge.ini}}.
 +
# Change the line <CODE>DisableIntroMovies=0</CODE> to <CODE>DisableIntroMovies=1</CODE> and save the file.
 +
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Dragon Age 2\Settings\DragonAge.ini}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 +
{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/BioWare/Dragon Age 2/Settings/DragonAge.ini}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age 2\Characters}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Dragon Age 2\Characters\}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|~/Documents/BioWare/Dragon Age 2/Characters}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/BioWare/Dragon Age 2/Characters/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|origin               = true
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         = Syncs save games. No cross-platform sync between Windows and OS X.
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
−
|gamesave manager      = true
+
|origin                   = true
−
|gamesave manager notes= Syncs save games and settings.
+
|origin notes             = Syncs save games. No cross-platform sync between Windows and OS X.
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                = unknown
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
−
{{Video settings
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{{Image|Dragon Age II video.png|Video settings}}
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|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/dragon-age-ii/en
+
{{Video
 +
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dragon-age-ii/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://www.widescreenfixer.org Widescreen Fixer] with [http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=148095#p148095 this plugin] to fix HUD position.
+
|multimonitor notes        = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] with [https://3dsurroundgaming.com/WSF.html this plugin] to fix HUD position.
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = true
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=174641#p174641|title=Dragon Age II - WSGF|date=February 17, 2019}}</ref>
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
−
|borderless windowed        = false
+
|borderless windowed        = hackable
−
|borderless windowed notes  =  
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Works with Windowed Borderless Gaming. In WBG settings make sure to set the resolution to your native res, to avoid inaccurate mouse placement.
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
−
|anisotropic notes          = Only with DirectX 11 renderer
+
|anisotropic notes          = DirectX 10/11 only. Use Graphics Control Panel to force it in DirectX 9 Mode.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = [[MSAA]]. Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] by enhancing the in-game MSAA.
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
−
|oculus rift                = unknown
+
|60 fps                    = true
−
|oculus rift notes         =  
+
|60 fps notes               =  
−
|high frame rate            = true
+
|120 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>
+
|120 fps notes             = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref> Some things like other characters movement in dialogues/cutscenes are still capped at 30 FPS.
 +
|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Image|Dragon Age II remap.png|Key bindings settings}}
 +
{{Image|Dragon Age II mouse.png|Mouse settings}}
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|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 II audio.png|Audio settings}}
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = SFX, music and dialogue.
 
|separate volume notes    = SFX, music and dialogue.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    = supports 5.1 output
+
|surround sound notes    = Outputs 5.1 if detected. Stereo can be forced.
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
  |fan       = true
 +
|notes     = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/385_traducao-do-dragon-age-ii-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  = Dragon Age 2
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        = silver
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            = silver
 +
|native 3d                  = unknown
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/08/dragon-age-ii-dx9.html Helix Mod: Dragon Age II &#91;DX9&#93;] or [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/11/dragon-age-ii-dx11-3dv-ready-fix-losti.html Helix Mod: Dragon Age II &#91;DX11&#93; - 3DV-Ready Fix V1.2 - Losti].
 +
|tridef 3d                  = true
 +
|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      = true
 +
|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  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Won't launch on Retina display===
 
===Won't launch on Retina display===
 
{{--}} Retina display does not support 1024x600 default resolution and fails to display window. Game otherwise runs in the background.
 
{{--}} Retina display does not support 1024x600 default resolution and fails to display window. Game otherwise runs in the background.
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit resolution in DragonAge.ini|ref=<ref>[http://forum.bioware.com/topic/365949-dao-ultimate-for-mac-installs-fine-but-no-video-any-ideas/ DA:O Ultimate for Mac installs fine, but no video - any ideas? - The BioWare Forum]</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Edit resolution in DragonAge.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.bioware.com/topic/365949-dao-ultimate-for-mac-installs-fine-but-no-video-any-ideas/|title=DA:O Ultimate for Mac installs fine, but no video - any ideas? - The BioWare Forum|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
#Edit <code>~/Documents/BioWare/Dragon Age 2/Settings/DragonAge.ini</code>
+
#Edit {{file|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/BioWare/Dragon Age 2/Settings/DragonAge.ini}}
 
#Change lines to:
 
#Change lines to:
 
<pre>ResolutionWidth=1280
 
<pre>ResolutionWidth=1280
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===Won't launch on OS X===
 
===Won't launch on OS X===
 
{{ii}} Play button appears but does not launch the game.
 
{{ii}} Play button appears but does not launch the game.
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete wineserver folder|ref=<ref>http://answers.ea.com/t5/Dragon-Age-2/Dragon-Age-2-does-not-play-when-clicked-play-Mac/td-p/252124</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Delete wineserver folder|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://answers.ea.com/t5/Dragon-Age-2/Dragon-Age-2-does-not-play-when-clicked-play-Mac/td-p/252124|title=answers.ea.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
#Navigate to <code>~/Library/Application Support/Dragon Age II/</code>
+
#Go to {{folder|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Dragon Age II}}
−
#Delete folder <code>/wineserver-computername/</code>
+
#Delete folder {{folder|wineserver-computername}}.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Volume is too low===
 +
{{ii}} The volume of the game is too low independently of your volume settings.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Enable Stereo Sound|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-Dragon-Age-Games/Dialogue-audio-very-low-volume/m-p/3576463|title=answers.ea.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
#Go to <code>Audio options</code> in-game.
 +
#Enable <code>Stereo Sound</code>.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 10, 11
 +
|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 =
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Cutscene animation behaves erratically on Windows 8/8.1===
+
===Middleware===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Middleware
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Set compatibility mode on DragonAge2.exe to Windows XP (Service Pack 3)}}
+
|physics          = PhysX
−
#Right click <code>~/Dragon Age 2/bin_ship/DragonAge2.exe</code> and choose Properties. Choose the Compatibility tab.
+
|physics notes    =
−
#Check the box next to <code>Run this program in compatibility mode for:</code>
+
|audio            =
−
#Choose <code>Windows XP (Service Pack 3)</code> from the drop-down menu.
+
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =  
 +
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 +
|cutscenes notes  = 1.9n
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = XP, Vista
+
|minOS    = XP
−
|minCPU  = Dual Core CPU running at 1.8 GHz or greater (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2)
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz
 +
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64 X2 1.8 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB (XP)<br/>1.5 GB (Vista, 7)
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB (XP)<br/>1.5 GB (Vista, 7)
 
|minHD    = 7 GB
 
|minHD    = 7 GB
−
|minGPU  = GeForce 7900 GS
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 7900 GS
−
|minGPU2  = Radeon HD 2600 Pro
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
  
−
|recOS    = 7
+
|recOS    = Vista SP2, 7
−
|recCPU  = AMD Phenom II X3 Triple core 2.8 GHz
+
|recCPU  = AMD Phenom II X3 2.8 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4 GHz
−
|recRAM  = 2 GB (XP)<br/> 4 GB(Vista, 7)
+
|recRAM  = 2 GB (XP)<br/> 4 GB (Vista, 7)
−
|recGPU  = GeForce 8800GTS
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS
−
|recGPU2  = Radeon HD 3850  
+
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 3850
 
|recVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 512 MB
 
}}
 
}}
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|minOS    = 10.6.6
 
|minOS    = 10.6.6
−
|minCPU  = 1.86 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 9 GB
 
|minHD    = 9 GB
−
|minGPU  = GeForce 9400 GS
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 9400 GS
−
|minGPU2  = Radeon HD 2600 Pro
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 05:53, 3 December 2023

Dragon Age II
Dragon Age II cover
Developers
BioWare
macOS (OS X) TransGaming Inc.
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
Lycium
Release dates
Windows March 8, 2011
macOS (OS X) (Cider) March 8, 2011
Reception
Metacritic 82
IGDB 76
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Continuous turn-based
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Multiple select, Point and select
Genres RPG
Art styles Realistic
Themes Fantasy, LGBTQ
Series Dragon Age
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Dragon Age II on HowLongToBeat
Dragon Age II on IGDB
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Dragon Age II guide on StrategyWiki
Dragon Age II on MobyGames
Dragon Age II on Wikipedia
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Dragon Age
Dragon Age: Origins 2009
Dragon Age II 2011
Dragon Age: Inquisition 2014
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf TBA

Dragon Age II is a singleplayer third-person RPG game in the Dragon Age series.

Key points

Saves can be imported from Dragon Age: Origins.

General information

Steam Community Discussions
Steam Community Discussions (retired)

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Requires online activation
CD key
 Executable on disk contains SecuROM DRM Release Control[1]
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Origin
 Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play.
Windows
Origin
Origin
 Included with EA Play.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam
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Origin
 Ultimate Edition
Included with EA Play (Steam).
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
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 [2]
Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Humble Store (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam (unavailable)
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Windows

Version differences

The Ultimate Edition is a complete edition containing the base game and all DLC.

Demo

A free demo is available on Steam.

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 of the DLC is now available in a bundle on Origin and Steam.
Separate installers are available. Direct links are provided in the table below for convenience. For macOS-compatible versions, check this page. The original soundtrack can be downloaded for free from this EA page.
All DLC is free as of July 13, 2022.[3] DLC-Bundle is free as of August 15, 2022.
Name Notes
The Exiled Prince
Windows
macOS (OS X)
The Black Emporium
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Legacy
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mark of the Assassin
Windows
macOS (OS X)
All-Class Item Pack Contains Mage Item Pack, Rogue Item Pack and Warrior Item Pack
Windows
All-Class Item Pack II Contains Mage Item Pack II, Rogue Item Pack II and Warrior Item Pack II
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Blood Dragon Armor Requires Dragon Age: Origins to be registered on same account
Windows
Mage Item Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mage Item Pack II
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Promotional Pack Free on Origin
Windows
Rogue Item Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Rogue Item Pack II
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Ser Isaac's Armor Requires Dead Space 2 to be registered on same account
Windows
Warrior Item Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Warrior Item Pack II
Windows
macOS (OS X)
High Resolution Texture Pack Free
Windows

Essential improvements

Hi-Res Texture Pack - greatly improves the texture quality. If the game is on Origin, then the texture pack can be downloaded as free DLC.

Patches

Patch 1.04 is the latest.

Skip intro videos

Edit config file[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration file location.
  2. Open DragonAge.ini.
  3. Change the line DisableIntroMovies=0 to DisableIntroMovies=1 and save the file.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age 2\Settings\DragonAge.ini
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Documents/BioWare/Dragon Age 2/Settings/DragonAge.ini
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1238040/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age 2\Characters\
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Documents/BioWare/Dragon Age 2/Characters/
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1238040/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
Syncs save games. No cross-platform sync between Windows and OS X.
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Video settings
Video settings

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 Use Widescreen Fixer with this plugin to fix HUD position.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 [4]
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Works with Windowed Borderless Gaming. In WBG settings make sure to set the resolution to your native res, to avoid inaccurate mouse placement.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
DirectX 10/11 only. Use Graphics Control Panel to force it in DirectX 9 Mode.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
MSAA. Nvidia users can force SGSSAA in Nvidia Profile Inspector by enhancing the in-game MSAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[5] Some things like other characters movement in dialogues/cutscenes are still capped at 30 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Key bindings settings
Key bindings settings
Mouse settings
Mouse 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 settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
SFX, music and dialogue.
Surround sound
Outputs 5.1 if detected. Stereo can be forced.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Spanish

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Dragon Age II [DX9] or Helix Mod: Dragon Age II [DX11] - 3DV-Ready Fix V1.2 - Losti.
TriDef 3D
iZ3D
vorpX
G3D
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.
Devices
3RD Space Gaming Vest

Issues fixed

Won't launch on Retina display

Retina display does not support 1024x600 default resolution and fails to display window. Game otherwise runs in the background.
Edit resolution in DragonAge.ini[6]
  1. Edit $HOME/Documents/BioWare/Dragon Age 2/Settings/DragonAge.ini
  2. Change lines to:
ResolutionWidth=1280
ResolutionHeight=800

Won't launch on OS X

Play button appears but does not launch the game.
Delete wineserver folder[7]
  1. Go to $HOME/Library/Application Support/Dragon Age II
  2. Delete folder wineserver-computername.

Volume is too low

The volume of the game is too low independently of your volume settings.
Enable Stereo Sound[8]
  1. Go to Audio options in-game.
  2. Enable Stereo Sound.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 10, 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX
Cutscenes Bink Video 1.9n

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP Vista SP2, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 1.8 GHz		 AMD Phenom II X3 2.8 GHz
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB (XP)
1.5 GB (Vista, 7)		 2 GB (XP)
4 GB (Vista, 7)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 7 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 7900 GS
ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
256 MB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS
ATI Radeon HD 3850
512 MB of VRAM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.6.6
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86 GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 9 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 9400 GS
ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
256 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References