First, thank you to all of our fans around the world for making Dragon Age: Origins a crushing success. BioWare and EA are thrilled to have now launched Dragon Age: Origins worldwide. Customers, fans and critics alike love Dragon Age: Origins and are having a great time playing it as well as using the newly released Dragon Age Toolset. Fans are using the BioWare Social Network to discuss the game on our forums, uploading screenshots to their profiles and blogging about their experiences in game.
Here are what a few of our critics are saying:
Gamespot.com – Score: 95 -
“…The fantasy RPG you’ve been waiting for…”
Game Pro – Score: 100 -
“BioWare has once again struck RPG gold”
GameZone – Score: 99 -
“This game is of a level that has never been seen before. It is the new benchmark.”
Game Informer – Score: 90 -
“…one of the most addictive and expansive RPGs of its kind.”
1up.com – Score: 100 -
“It’s the best RPG of the year — and maybe the best of the HD era.”
USAToday.com – Score: 4/4 -
“…Dragon Age: Origins, a masterfully crafted adventure that offers a lot of bang for your buck.”
While most customers have been playing Dragon Age: Origins without any problems, a few customers have experienced issues that have prevented them from fully enjoying the game. As you already know BioWare has always been committed to providing high quality games to its fans and we are just as committed to providing an ongoing gaming experience free of quirks and hiccups. With that said we would like to announce our Patch 1.01 which you can find here. We really appreciate the feedback we have been getting from fans and encourage you to let us know of any anomalies you find with any part of the game or our website. Your help allows us to build stronger patches to release on a regular cadence. You can keep us informed and get help using the following links:
Patch:
http://social.bioware.com/game_patches.php
Dragon Age Customer Support:
http://help.dragonage.com/
Dragon Age: Origins Technical Support:
http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/category/58/index
BioWare Social Bug Report:
http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/category/6/index
BioWare Points Bug Report:
http://social.bioware.com/forum/1/category/59/index
Thanks again to all our fans for making this such a successful launch!
Derek Larke
BioWare’s Online Marketing Manager
Tags: dragon age, patch, Reviews, toolset
November 6, 2009 at 9:14 pm |
Please, please do not patch the difficulty anymore. I have been playing on HARD from the start & I have NEVER changed difficulty level for a fight nor has it taken more than 4 tries to win a large battle. I love this game because it is tactical & extremely challenging do not dumb this game down simply because the gaming community has been dumbed down. If I want to button mash & roll through levels without thinking I’ll play CoDMW but I want an in depth story with challenging tactical battles. Dragon is my dream game & Bioware delivered more than I could of ever hoped for with this game. I have never been so impressed with a game I know patches are optional but I do not want to miss out on DLC & game fixes because I refuse to have a “dumbed down” version of Hard for all the little kids playing this game when they shouldn’t be or b/c of some reviewers who are just not used to this genre so complain or mark difficulty as a bad thing. I’ve seen difficulty as a bad thing first hand. I played an RPG where one fights took 15-20 mins then just to die & try 20 thirty times it was just ridiculously difficult to the point of great frustration. Dragon Age: Origins is NOT that, this game is about correctly balancing your party, eventuating the importance & weak points of enemies while properly leveling your char & most importantly either pausing often or presetting your teams tactics tab to correctly address specific enemies in a specific order with the correct talent or spell. This game is Mature and designed for a mental challenge, please keep it that way. I can’t tell you how brilliant this game is to me. I loved BG2 & KotOR but this game blows them out of the water, DAO far exceeded my expectations and I’ve already enjoyed for over 40 hours only having it 4 days. I thank everyone on the dev team & all the voice actors for doing such a fantastic job with this game.
December 7, 2009 at 2:56 pm |
Or maybe just make hard a more difficult mode all on its own and make the previous the current three difficulties easier? Just because you like max/min-ing your characters doesn’t mean that everyone enjoys the mathematics of building a character and I think those people should be able to experience the story just like someone who enjoys a more challenging experience, and it is pretty arrogant to dismiss those people by calling them stupid. They are just not playing the game in a different way than you are.
November 6, 2009 at 10:32 pm |
Dragon Age is the best game I have played in recent (or distant) memory. I tip my hat to you guys. Great work.
November 7, 2009 at 2:31 am |
very good film
November 7, 2009 at 2:48 am |
Dragon Age is something that become of great value to me becouse it’s allowed to me to dive in this fantastic world of amasing adventures and to be myself even in the outlook of my character. Thank you Bioware you r the best
November 7, 2009 at 2:44 pm |
DragonAge is the best!
November 7, 2009 at 2:46 pm |
This is cool!
November 7, 2009 at 3:17 pm |
played for 12 hours straight yesterday and still cant get enough. when will work be over???
November 8, 2009 at 1:07 pm |
Well I would be happy IF IT WAS AVAILABLE in Mexico as of today November 8……. What happened why is it not available?wasnt supposed that the idea of partnering with EA was to have better distribution (and faster)???? All I can do is hover the forums with envy of the people already playing it while I cant do a thing to get the game because of the monopoly in this filthy country……..Why??? Why Bioware ????why????? Why is it not already here , is not like we live in another continent???? Or a country without postal servicess , etc. You made a very unhappy week/weekend for me , and worse is that I no longer know when the game will be available …. will the same happen when Mass Effect 2 ships out as well????? Are fans outside the US/Canada not worthy enough?????
November 8, 2009 at 5:11 pm |
I love Dragon Age: Origins for it’s wide variety of knowledge, a great realestic relationship with other characters in the game, and I absolutelly love the story and the gameplay, over all Dragon Age is the next best RPG of the century in my opinion. Kepp it up Bioware!
November 9, 2009 at 5:32 am |
Hello Comunity,
i have found a bug.
At Redcliff when the zobies attacks, at my game all were die but the game doesn’t going on (the story)
Sry for my Englisch I’m German if you have german people read this:
Als ich in Redcliff gegen die Zobie kämpfen musste habe ich alle restlos getötet, allerding ist das Spiel dann nich t weitergelafen dh. ich könnte einfach weiter laufen, endlos lange.
Sry for my realy bad English
November 9, 2009 at 7:21 pm |
I just purchased DragonAge: Origins, and so far I’m pleased (haven’t played long enough to be blown away, which I’m sure I will be). As a BioWare fan dating back to the original release of Baldur’s Gate, I’ve played almost all of the company’s releases: BG 1&2, Throne of Baal, KOTOR 1&2, Mass Effect, and Icewind Dale, to name the ones I can remember. DragonAge seems to combine the best aspects of all of these games, brought to a new and insidiously addictive level. Now if I can just tear myself away from Elderscrolls: Oblivion long enough to delve deeper into the DragonAge world! –Mikkon, RPG to the Grave.
November 12, 2009 at 2:10 am |
Hola,
El juego está muy guapo!! Solo una pregunta..
Hay alguna forma de bloquear el modo difícil??
No me gusta que a mitad de juego y si no te puedes pasar un tio puedas pasar a facil sin mas. Mas que nada que con los amigos nos hemos comprometido a pasarlo en dificil y me gustaria saber si hay alguna forma de controlarlo.
Gracias
November 12, 2009 at 4:14 pm |
What about patches for the ps3/x360 version?
November 13, 2009 at 6:56 am |
Fun game
November 13, 2009 at 8:39 am |
What about patches for the Xbox 360 version?
November 14, 2009 at 9:55 pm |
1) Is this game played only in first person view, like Halo and COD???
2) Does this game have the option to play on line as well as console?
November 15, 2009 at 12:41 pm |
Support is horrible, if they answer you at all. Game is unplayable for many. Nice that it has so many great reviews, makes me wonder… Looks to be a great game but needs a patch and one that is done better than the 1.01 patch. I bought the Collectors Edition and currently feel that I wasted 70 dollars. BioWare, EA? Some one please address the numerous issues discussed in the games official forums. I still have some hope that this issue will be addressed, I have fond memories of Baldurs Gate and Neverwinter Nights. Particularly Neverwinter Nights, Linux support made that game and certainly extended its life. I don’t expect Linux support for Dragon Age, but I would like to see the same commitment.
November 18, 2009 at 3:00 pm |
I really like this game, It offers a good level of difficulty (on normal) balanced with excitement although i consider myself far from a “tactical mastermind.” Yet I have found some minor bugs and annoyances here and there, I see people have begun talking about a “patch 1.01″ is this available for the 360 as that is the console i am currently playing DAO on.
November 19, 2009 at 4:06 pm |
Thank YOU, Bioware, for the best game I’ve played in forever. I’m a hardcore Final Fantasy fan but this game is now my new favorite. I love the story, the world, the characters, and I’ll definitely be playing Dragon Age and all the DLC for many years to come!
November 20, 2009 at 9:16 pm |
this is one of the better open games i have played but unlike balders gate you cannot import your charector
November 21, 2009 at 11:26 am |
BEST GAME EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER ITS AMAZING THINK I AM IN LOVE THX BIOWARE
November 22, 2009 at 11:26 am |
Dragon Age is undoubtedly the best game I’ve ever played. There’s so much depth that many video games lack; tactically, emotionally, visually, and story-wise. While I was expecting a little bit more to the story on top of the threat The Blight already poses, it was mostly everything I could’ve hoped for in a video-game. There were honestly a few moments in the game where I was almost moved to tears, and the minds behind the story ensured a stunning, epic, and unforgettable experience. Thank you Bioware for the amazing quality you hold as your standard. Fantastic job. ;D
November 23, 2009 at 5:56 am |
Pre-ordered and got the Collector’s Edition a few days after it was released. Still on my first playthrough. Addicted. Impressed. Thanks for the amazing game, deep characters, great story and witty banter like those between Morrigan and Alistair… well, Morrigan and everybody. Wonderful job and the best RPG I’ve ever played since Baldur’s Gate.
November 23, 2009 at 10:38 am |
Bioware, please read this and consider it for the future. I love this game. I’ve just turned 40 and have finally found the RPG is coming of age in PC games. I envision a day where gameplayers can play around a home network with a GM or DM to moderate, like a true tabletop game–restoring the best part of roleplaying to the genre: friends. I know that most people think that MMORPG’s or solo-adventuring are the thing, but Neverwinter Nights was so close to what I’m dreaming of. I was disappointed that you decided to eliminate the multiplayer aspect, but please make it available in the future.
The storyline is the best ever. You’ve done well, IMHO, countering cliches as well. And thank you for not forcing your morality or a fictitious belief system on the gamer (still have a bad taste in my mouth from a recent RPG franchise release which shall remain nameless). All I can now ask is that you please take this game to that next level by giving us gamers the tool we need to make and run our own gaming sessions with the powerful graphics and physical effects and in-depth fantasy that we know Bioware can provide (at some point, maybe you could make the fighting as awesome as it appears in the recently released caped crusader title).
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
November 23, 2009 at 11:11 pm |
You guys definitely did a great job on DAO and I’m expecting a sequel here.You guys are,in one word:Awesome.
I’m looking forward to getting my hands on ME2 even more now
November 24, 2009 at 12:15 am |
I finished the game a few days ago and it’s been on my mind since. Firstly, I have to say that as a fan of “A Song of Ice and Fire” and also Joss Whedon, I found the characters and setting to be totally fulfilling of my expectations and then some. Seriously, hats off to you, now that I’ve completed it I feel as though I’m lost for the companionship of the friends I made in Fereldan. My compliments to the art team as well for making plate armor that looks both functional and interesting without being too stock and standard or garish
Secondly, I’m sure you at Bioware are aware of Roger Ebert’s essay on why games ‘cant’ be art. Congratulations, I think if he were to ever give this game a serious try, he’d have to admit he was dead wrong, or if he wasnt then the same basic principle also applies to paintings and such, but that’s a whole ‘nother can o’ worms
Lastly..thanks again for making this a story based game where even the DLC keeps throwing crunchy story bits at me, and voice acted ones where my party members speak up too, hooray!
Mayhaps we can get Zevran to find us a reason to tour Antiva at some point eh? Had to ask ;p
November 25, 2009 at 8:08 am |
When will you release a patch for the PS3 version?
As it is now the game is unplayable as a rogue, because you don’t get the dexterity bonus to damage when you fight with daggers.
November 25, 2009 at 11:03 am |
When will you release a patch for the PS3 version?
As it is now the game is unplayable. One problem among others is that your daggers damage doesn’t get the dexterity bonus as it says in the manual.
And please don’t remove this message. I think everyone that by this game have right to know that the game is not complete.
November 26, 2009 at 7:35 pm |
Thank you so very much for making this game, although I’m no where near completing it, I am absolutely in love with it. I missed Baldurs Gate so much, and DAO truly is a worthy successor to such an incredible game, the hint of A Song of Ice and Fire doesn’t hurt either.
My only request to Bioware is that you start working on a full fledged sequel to DAO, I’m already hungering for part two.
Thank you again to everyone that was involved in making this amazing masterpiece.
November 30, 2009 at 2:28 pm |
Any chance of someone even bothering to comment on the issues with the PS3 collector’s edition disc having it’s soundtrack unplayable? Anyone? What you’ve done is illegal – as this is against trade descriptions. Please can someone comment on this as soon as possible..
December 1, 2009 at 9:17 pm |
Fantastic game, i love the in depth story developement. The massive world of the game is perfect and the epic battles balance out the numerous cut scenes. (which in most games are annoying but you have made it a vital role in the game) Bioware you have earned my undying respect
December 3, 2009 at 8:43 am |
I did both quests for Belean and Harramont and now I can’t progress in the story because both party’s quests tell me to talk to the opposite party and I can’t enter the Prince’s chambers. I try to pick the lock and it says that I need a key, but the guard in front of the chamber doors says that I can just go right in.
December 4, 2009 at 2:31 am |
I’d like to play DA with my Linux box, please give to the linux users a chance.
December 5, 2009 at 10:15 am |
Loved the game except when trying to beat Branka!!! Don’t mind a battle but it’s annoying when there’s only four in my team and not only Golems fighting me but Branks appearing in muliple for my four to have to battle, ridiculous. This part of the game has spoilt the game for me, Perhaps it’s because I’m playing as a mage, but I’ve tried seven times to get through this level, now I’m considering binning the game which is a shame as it’s a good story, good repartée between characters, but that’s life. Back to Guild Wars it seems.
December 11, 2009 at 3:58 am |
Thank for this GAME BIOWARE. YOU”RE the BEST (as always)
December 30, 2009 at 10:20 am |
I have finished the game a couple of weeks ago, it is a real nice game. Conversations, politics everything you expect of such a game. My compliments for that.
One thing i do miss however is the multiplayer option, the aurora toolset and things like that, where NWN1, and 2 excelled in DAO lacks this feature. This kinda saddened me especially for the price i had to pay…
January 4, 2010 at 5:25 pm |
I never thought I could develop such a connection to a game and it’s characters. Im on my third play through, and I just cant stop. The twist at the end with Morrigan, OH GOD, that REALLY cought me off gaurd. I knew she was up to somethin, but she left, tear goin down my cheek, she left. LOL, when she told me what up, I paused and left the room and I had to grab myself a beer to calm me down. Definitly one to remember. Played through again knowing its coming, and it still hurts as much to see her leave. You guys at BIOWARE have made history, and you have to make a sequel to explain Morrigan’s actions. Why she do it ? Did she have a choice ? Does Flemith and the dragon cult have anything to do with it ? We must know. BIOWARE, u all are the best.
January 13, 2010 at 5:02 pm |
I find myself in a complete state of shock at feeling/thinking/writing this very post.
Up until about a month ago, only two games have ever appealed to me: Age Of Conquerors, an RTS made by Microsoft and Tibia, a MMORPG with shoddy graphics, but GREAT logic behind it. Granted, they are both old (for today’s standards), nonetheless, they are very well made.
I have also watched my friends play many of the popular console games, the new PC hits, and not one of the games they played was able to ignite even the spark of an urge to try them out.
For a very long time now, I was toying, and more recently solidifying the notion that there was no longer the possibility of a game seducing me; of luring me in to it’s vast confines. Dragon’s Age: Origins, however, has completely changed that. My curiosity was piqued from the moment I saw the box, and that feeling has now escalated to something more or less resembling infatuation. I even went so far as to upgrading my video card, solely for the purpose of playing on the high settings as opposed to medium.
The story, the art, the gameplay – everything was perfect.
My hat is completely off to you guys and gals that worked on this project – you have created a masterpiece.
February 28, 2010 at 3:14 pm |
My favorite game since i started gaming. I have to say the story is gripping and the cause and effect system with dialog was amazing. I felt in the story, and to that end I had to take a day off to calm down before I could play again. The Morrigan ending was an insane twist. It was good as long as the story gets completed. If not I won’t be buying the next one however. The game is sickmade and I love it. I will not take a kick in the nuts again for sixty bucks without some closure on all those loose ends however. Im medicated but that olny helps so much. It was a gripping and very intense plot and the battles are just epic.
In the fade when you have to switch to the flaming man then the gollem to get through a door, if you detect enemies before punching the door then die, the autosave restarts you already detecting enemies and it wont let you bust down the door. this happens often in other spots as well even outside the fade. If you travel out then back in through a portal sometimes that resets it. Fine work and I hope you keep the story line a rollin because for me that was half the fun.