Downloadable content (Origins)

BioWare announced that it has planned out two years worth of downloadable content that will range from small items like rings and amulets, short adventures like the Warden's Keep, all the way to full expansion packs with dozens of hours of new game play. Some downloadable content can be purchased within the game with BioWare points, Microsoft points or through the Playstation Store; while others are promotional and can no longer be obtained.

Addons
These addons unlock new areas to discover, such as the Soldier's Peak or new characters and their backstories such as Shale. They can still be obtained - either by buying a new copy of Dragon Age: Origins or through the in-game interface with BioWare points, Microsoft points or through the Playstation Store.

Promotional
These promotional downloadable contents can still be obtained - either by uploading your character with Dragon Age: Origins Character Creator, playing Dragon Age Journeys, or simply buying a new copy of Dragon Age: Origins. Each of these DLCs unlock a powerful in-game items that are useful throughout the game. Others like the Collector's Edition of Dragon Age: Origins unlock multiple items.

Exclusive
These downloadable contents are available for a limited time only. Many of them can no longer obtained. These DLCs unlock an in-game items that provide useful bonuses to a new character. They are usually retailer exclusives given away as incentive for pre-ordering Dragon Age: Origins and as such they can usually be found only via one retailer.

Manually Installing Downloadable Contents
Downloadable contents can be manually installed in the PC version of Dragon Age: Origins. However, some downloadable contents such as Warden's Keep requires authorization. As such, they cannot be enabled in game until it has been authorized - either by entering a promotional code or by purchasing the content.

To install downloadable contents manually follow these instructions:
 * 1) Download the DAZIP file.
 * 2) Locate daupdater.exe in your game folder. For example, Steam users will find the the file at: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\dragon age origins\bin_ship\. Otherwise, the default location is at C:\Program Files (x86)\Dragon Age\bin_ship.
 * 3) Run daupdater.exe
 * 4) Click Load DAZIPs and browse to the location where you downloaded your DLC .dazip file.
 * 5) Install it.
 * 6) Run Dragon Age: Origins and check your DLC

Location of Downloadable Contents

 * DAO_PRC_CP_2 - The Stone Prisoner


 * DAO_PRC_NRX_1 - Warden's Keep


 * DAO_PRC_PROMO_1 - Memory Band


 * DAO_PRC_PROMO_2 - Feral Wolf Charm


 * DAO_PRC_PROMO_3 - Guildmaster's Belt


 * DAO_PRC_PROMO_4 - Band of Fire


 * DAO_PRC_PROMO_5 - Dalish Promise Ring


 * DAO_PRC_PROMO_C2 - CE Bergen's Honor, Grimoire of the Frozen Wastes, Final Reason


 * DAO_PRC_PROMO_EDG - The Edge


 * DAO_PRC_PROMO_EMB - Embri's Many Pockets


 * DAO_PRC_PROMO_HOD - Helm of the Deep


 * DAO_PRC_PROMO_LKS - The Lucky Stone


 * DAO_PRC_PROMO_LNP - The Lion's Paw


 * DAO_PRC_PROMO_ME_ - Blood Dragon Armor


 * DAO_PRC_PROMO_VGL - Mark of Vigilance


 * DAO_PRC_PROMO_WAR - Amulet of the War Mage


 * DAO_PRC_PROMO_WKD - The Wicked Oath

Resources
Downloadable Contents Modules

Dragon Age:Origins Addons

Wikipedia - Dragon Age:Origins DLC