Everybody loves launch-day DLC, right? It reminds them that content has been included and withheld from the disc, which means is a good thing because ofreasons. Anyway, what I really need to tell you is thatDragon Age: Originswill be “supported” on day one with the “Wardens Keep” DLC, along with the “Stone Prisoner” content wealready knew about.
“Wardens Keep” brings a whole new dungeon to the game, along with six abilities, new items, and a base where players can trade with merchants. The storyline will be “supernatural” in theme, with the ghostly Grey Warden keep being the setting. It’ll cost 560 Microsoft Points on Xbox 360, or $7 via PC and PS3.
Seriously though, I’m all for DLC, but give players some time before buying the full game and buying the content you’ve already made, right? I’m otherwise really geared up forDragon Age: Origins, but day one DLC gets on my nerves.
EDMONTON, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading video game developer BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that it has crafted special bonus content forDragon Age™: Originsto be released on launch day. The award winning developer will release several packs of downloadable content (DLC) for the highly anticipated RPG includingThe Stone Prisoner, theBlood Dragon ArmorandWarden’s Keep.
“BioWare is dedicated to delivering at high quality for our fans, and we’ve created something quite special here, some really cool new downloadable content. A brand new party member, fresh adventures and environments to explore, plus powerful new items and abilities – together these will enrich and extend the core game experience, and enable our fans to dive even deeper into the dark, heroic fantasy universe of Dragon Age,”said Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder of BioWare and the Group General Manager of the RPG/MMO Group at EA.
InDragon Age: Origins,players take the role of a Grey Warden, one of the last of an ancient order of guardians. Now, as a rising evil threatens to destroy all life, it is up to players to unite the shattered lands and slay the corrupted dragon known as the Archdemon. To restore peace, players must make ruthless decisions and be willing to sacrifice their friends and loved ones for the greater good of mankind. On this journey, players will need to make critical choices that affect the various members of their party.
The Stone Prisonerwill give players access to the mighty stone golem Shale who can become one of the most powerful party members in the game. Shale comes with its own personal back-story and unique quests for the player to discover.The Stone PrisonerDLC will also include new environments, items and hours of additional gameplay, further deepening the epicDragon Ageexperience.TheStone Prisonerwill be available to original purchasers ofnew copies ofDragon Age: Originsat no additional cost via a code* on an insert card in the retail version or as provided by the retailer for digital purchases.The Stone Prisonercan also be purchased separately for $15 on the PlayStation® Store, the PC via the in game menu or for 1200 points on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace.
TheWarden’s Keeppremium DLC will provide players ofDragon Age: Originswith a new dungeon-exploring adventure, new loot including a set of ancient Grey Warden armor, a chance to gain two of six mysterious new abilities, a new base complete with merchants and a party chest to store their hard-earned items. TheWarden’s Keepadventureis based on an ancient myth in the Dragon Age universe, where two centuries ago the legendary guardians known as the Grey Wardens were expelled from the land amidst a storm of blood and betrayal. Until very recently, the Wardens have been in exile, while their fortress remains overgrown and reportedly haunted. Over the long years, legends of great treasures and forgotten lore have been told of this hidden location, but no one has ever ventured there and returned alive.Warden’s Keepgives gamers the chance to unearth this lost chapter of Grey Warden history. With their trusty party and a new guide,Dragon Age: Originsplayers will have an opportunity to unravel the mystery behind the fall ofWarden’s Keep, and finally reclaim it for the order.Warden’s Keepwill be available for $7 on the PlayStation® Store, the PC via the in game menu or for 560 points on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace. It is also included with the purchase of the Digital Deluxe Edition via a code provided by retailers.
In addition, BioWare will release theBlood Dragon ArmorDLC,a set of themed armor that will give players additional protection in combat. This DLC is available to players who purchase a new copy ofDragon Age: Origins(original or Collector’s Edition) via a code* included with the game. This armor will be available for use in bothDragon Age: Originson the PlayStation 3 computer and entertainment system, Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system and PC and inMass Effect™ 2 on the Xbox 360 and PC.
Dragon Age: Originswill be released on November 3rdin North America and November 6thin Europe on the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system and PC. The PlayStation®3 version will follow later in November.Dragon Age: Originsis rated M by the ESRB and 18+ by PEGI.
*One-time use code available with full retail purchase. Expires July 28, 2025.
