Difference between revisions of "Dragon Age II"
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dragon-age-ii|76}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dragon-age-ii|76}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Dragon Age}} | + | {{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 = 1238040 | ||
|steam appid side = 1238050,47900 | |steam appid side = 1238050,47900 | ||
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|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/dragon-age/dragon-age-2 | |official site= https://www.ea.com/games/dragon-age/dragon-age-2 | ||
|hltb = 2756 | |hltb = 2756 | ||
+ | |lutris = dragon-age-ii | ||
+ | |mobygames = 50783 | ||
|strategywiki = Dragon Age II | |strategywiki = Dragon Age II | ||
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|wikipedia = Dragon Age II | |wikipedia = Dragon Age II | ||
|winehq = 12790 | |winehq = 12790 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation, key | {{DRM|SecuROM | + | {{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| | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | dragon-age-ii-ultimate-edition-12b171 | unknown | Ultimate Edition. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9P5VB9G9CJ29 | Microsoft Store, Origin | Ultimate Edition<br>Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | dragon-age/dragon-age- | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | dragon-age/dragon-age-2 | Origin | Ultimate Edition<br>Included with {{Store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1238040 | Steam, Origin | Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} | + | {{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| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{ii}} All of the DLC is now available in a {{ | + | {{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| All-Class Item Pack | Contains '''Mage Item Pack''', '''Rogue Item Pack''' and '''Warrior Item Pack''' | Windows }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| All-Class Item Pack II | Contains '''Mage Item Pack II''', '''Rogue Item Pack II''' and '''Warrior Item Pack II''' | 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| Blood Dragon Armor | Requires [[Dragon Age: Origins]] to be registered on same account | Windows }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{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| Mage Item Pack II | | Windows | + | {{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| Promotional Pack | Free on Origin | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Rogue Item Pack | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Rogue Item Pack II | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Ser Isaac's Armor | Requires [[Dead Space 2]] to be registered on same account | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Ser Isaac's Armor | Requires [[Dead Space 2]] to be registered on same account | Windows }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Warrior Item Pack | | 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| Warrior Item Pack II | | Windows }} | + | {{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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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} [https://help.ea.com/help/faq/dlc-for-classic-games/#dragonage Patch 1.04] is the latest. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Dragon Age 2\Settings\DragonAge.ini}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Dragon Age 2\Settings\DragonAge.ini}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/BioWare/Dragon Age 2/Settings/DragonAge.ini}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Dragon Age 2\Characters\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Dragon Age 2\Characters\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = false |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = true |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = Syncs save games. No cross-platform sync between Windows and OS X. |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = unknown |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] with [ | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] with [https://3dsurroundgaming.com/WSF.html this plugin] to fix HUD position. |
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
|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> | |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> | ||
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|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. | |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 = | + | |anisotropic notes = DirectX 10/11 only. Use Graphics Control Panel to force it in DirectX 9 Mode. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]]. Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]] in [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] by enhancing the in-game MSAA. | |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 = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<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 = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = SFX, music and dialogue. | |separate volume notes = SFX, music and dialogue. | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
|surround sound notes = Outputs 5.1 if detected. Stereo can be forced. | |surround sound notes = Outputs 5.1 if detected. Stereo can be forced. | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
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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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{{--}} 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|description=Edit resolution in DragonAge.ini|ref=<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 | + | #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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{{ii}} Play button appears but does not launch the game. | {{ii}} Play button appears but does not launch the game. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=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>|fix= | + | {{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= |
− | #Go to | + | #Go to {{folder|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Dragon Age II}} |
− | # | + | #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>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9, 11 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c, 10, 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 11:39, 30 May 2024
Developers | |
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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 |
Dragon Age | |
---|---|
Dragon Age: Origins | 2009 |
Dragon Age II | 2011 |
Dragon Age: Inquisition | 2014 |
Dragon Age: The Veilguard | 2024 |
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
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Executable on disk contains SecuROM DRM Release Control[1] | |||
Epic Games Store | 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). |
|||
(unavailable) | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [2] | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | ||||
Humble Store (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) |
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 | ||
The Black Emporium | ||
Legacy | ||
Mark of the Assassin | ||
All-Class Item Pack | Contains Mage Item Pack, Rogue Item Pack and Warrior Item Pack | |
All-Class Item Pack II | Contains Mage Item Pack II, Rogue Item Pack II and Warrior Item Pack II | |
Blood Dragon Armor | Requires Dragon Age: Origins to be registered on same account | |
Mage Item Pack | ||
Mage Item Pack II | ||
Promotional Pack | Free on Origin | |
Rogue Item Pack | ||
Rogue Item Pack II | ||
Ser Isaac's Armor | Requires Dead Space 2 to be registered on same account | |
Warrior Item Pack | ||
Warrior Item Pack II | ||
High Resolution Texture Pack | Free |
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] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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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 |
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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 |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
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
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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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 | |
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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 | |||
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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] |
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ResolutionWidth=1280 ResolutionHeight=800 |
Won't launch on OS X
- Play button appears but does not launch the game.
Delete wineserver folder[7] |
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Volume is too low
- The volume of the game is too low independently of your volume settings.
Enable Stereo Sound[8] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c, 10, 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.9n |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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) | ||
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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
- ↑ 1.0 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 (1238040) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Dragon Age II DRM. Answering the SecuROM question - The BioWare Forum (retrieved)
- ↑ Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ PC Gamer - EA kills off BioWare Points, making old Mass Effect and Dragon Age DLC free - last accessed on 2022-07-14
- ↑ Dragon Age II - WSGF - last accessed on February 17, 2019
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ DA:O Ultimate for Mac installs fine, but no video - any ideas? - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ answers.ea.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ answers.ea.com - last accessed on May 2023