Dragon Age: Origins DLC announced

Author: Joe Martin
Published: 20th November 2009
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Dragon Age: Origins DLC announced

Return to Ostagar is the first bit of DLC for Dragon Age: Origins and will be out this Christmas.

Bioware and Electronic Arts have revealed the first batch of post-release downloadable content for epic RPG Dragon Age: Origins, dubbed Return to Ostagar.

Set for release this Christmas season, Return to Ostagar will cost £3.99 GBP for the PlayStation 3, 400 MS Points on the Xbox 360 (roughly £3.40 GBP) and 400 Bioware Points on the PC, where it'll be bought through the in-game system tracking system. EA hasn't yet clarified how much 400 Bioware points equates to in actual cash, but it's presumed to be similar to the console prices.

Return to Ostagar offers players a chance to explore the area where the original Grey Wardens were almost wiped out, as well as uncover part of a King Calian's history and his war efforts.

As well as new areas and quests, Return to Ostagar will include entirely new loot too, with the centrepiece being King Calian's armour and weapons.

To claim any of the prizes that await you'll have to contend with plentiful Darkspawn though, who are apparently rife in the snow-covered stretches of Ostagar. On the plus side, you will also get a second chance to add a war dog to your party of adventurers.

Bioware has claimed that it will provide at least two years of downloadable content for Dragon Age: Origins, which was released just a few short weeks ago.

Check our Dragon Age review for more information on the game, or let us know your thoughts in the forums.
Quote bruce12345 20th November 2009, 12:35
On the Bioware website 400 points will cost you £3.40.
Quote -VK- 20th November 2009, 12:49
Woo! Looking forward to this. Yay for more sleepless nights taken up by DA.
Quote kosch 20th November 2009, 13:15
Really enjoying this game. Theres so much storyline and learning about your party members its great!

I've found with the MS and now Bioware points it doesnt matter how many points you buy in one purchase you dont get a discount for volume which is a shame!
Quote storm20200 20th November 2009, 13:19
FFS why can't we have a universal computer game currency? It's so irritating having soooo many different currency's, I have 800MS points on my xbox now which I'd happily use but I can't because I own it on the PC, this is just so gay, I now need to purchase "Bioware points" just for DLC. Not very happy >.>

EDIT: I take back what I said, why can't we just pay in cash but with the option of points? :(
Quote Bede 20th November 2009, 13:30
If they're really sneaky they'll only let you buy 600 points at a time, so if each DLC is 400 you're left over with some, encouraging you to buy the next one :D
Quote mrbens 20th November 2009, 14:35
I thought there was already loads of DLC available:
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DLC's That u can add to your game:

The Stone Prisoner
Warden's Keep
Feral Wolf Charm
Guildmaster's Belt
Band of Fire
Dalish Promise Ring
Collector's Edition. 3 Items.
Memory Band
The Edge
Embri's Many Pockets
Helm of the Deep
The Lucky Stone
The Lion's Paw
Amulet of the War Mage
The Wicked Oath
Blood Dragon Armour
Mark of Vigilance

+ Camp Storage Chest


Or are they just extras from the Digital Deluxe version that costs £10 more?
Quote TWeaK 20th November 2009, 14:43
@mrbens
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Originally Posted by The Article
Bioware and Electronic Arts have revealed the first batch of post-release downloadable content

I think all the stuff you listed was available upon release. To be honest though I have no idea, I don't play this type of game. Too much microtransaction milking done by the producers.
Quote CardJoe 20th November 2009, 15:32
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Originally Posted by mrbens
I thought there was already loads of DLC available:



Or are they just extras from the Digital Deluxe version that costs £10 more?

All that was either an extra depending on where you got it, a collector's edition add-on or something that was announced and released alongside the game for free. This is the first premium, post-release DLC.
Quote NuTech 20th November 2009, 16:01
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Originally Posted by mrbens
I thought there was already loads of DLC available:



Or are they just extras from the Digital Deluxe version that costs £10 more?
Just to add to what CardJoe said, most of that 'DLC' was just single items anyway, like a ring that gives a 1% exp boost, or a spell resistance necklace. Basically a bunch of small and different incentives that BioWare gave to different retailers to encourage pre-orders.

Infact, out of that list only 2 things are really 'worth' it. The Warden's Keep DLC (a small dungeon which rewards you with an awesome party chest) and the Stone Prisoner (rewards you with a new party member).

TBH I really hope BioWare pumps out a lot of DLC to keep us busy until Mass Effect 2 and beyond.
Quote Horizon 20th November 2009, 21:14
1 point = 1.25 cents US
Quote fac51 21st November 2009, 20:16
I can't wait for more content. This is the game of the year for me, loving every minute of it.
Quote Horizon 22nd November 2009, 06:40
I know, I thought Left 4 Dead 2 would have been a better buy. Boy, was I wrong.
Quote culley 24th November 2009, 08:43
The Stone Prisoner, Warden's Keep have actual gameplay involed the rest of the pre-release DLC were just items that aided you in the early stages of the game.

I can't wait for this bit of DLC to come out!

Dragon Age: Origins is sweeeeet!
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