Dragon Age: Origins 2009

About

Dragon Age: Origins came out on November 3, 2009 for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, then for Mac on December 21, 2009. On Steam, 92% of 10,541 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 5 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 19 in the last 30 days. It is Playable on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 25 hours, doing everything about 86 hours.

Dragon Age: Origins is a third-person role-playing game described as a spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights franchises. Players create their own character by customizing gender and appearance as well as choosing a race and class. Combat is in real time with the ability to pause at any moment: tactical options include an editor which allows the player to give the AI detailed instructions on how to behave in every possible situation. Although the main storyline is the same for every character created, the game features six unique prologues, two for each race. Dragon Age: Origins received critical acclaim upon release, with praise mostly directed at its story, setting, characters, music and combat system.

Story

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

What is happening now

Dragon Age: Origins is a fantasy RPG that launched in 2009 across PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, establishing itself as a foundational entry in BioWare's long-running series. The game has accumulated technical issues over the years, but a small team of independent developers is now working to restore and improve the experience. With EA unlikely to formally remaster the title following Veilguard's release, this community effort represents the main avenue for addressing the game's deteriorating state and making it more accessible to both longtime fans and newcomers.