Dragon Age 2

Date of this guide

This guide was published 19 January 2025.

Setup tested

This guide was tested using:

64-bit architecture
21.2 Victoria (Ubuntu 22.04 jammy)
MATE 1.26.0 desktop
Nvidia driver v535
Steam client version: 1733265492, Build Date: 2nd Dec 2025
Dragon Age II from Steam

Instructions to get Dragon Age II running through Steam

In the Steam library, click on Dragon Age II
Click the cog, Manage > Properties > Compatibility > Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool > Proton 9.0-4
Launch the game
If nothing happens, launch the game again
Log into the EA Launcher and download DLC.
Note: I was unable to get the All Items Pack II to download successfully
In the EA Launcher, Settings > Turn off overlay
Exit the EA Launcher from the toolbar
Restart the EA Launcher
Enter the game

To get Nexus Mods working

Download your chosen mods from Nexus Mods
Open up File Browser on your Linux system
Click View > and choose Show Hidden Files
Navigate to where Dragon Age II is installed, which is likely to be in home/.steam/steam and you should see a folder named steamapps
If you have some games stored on a different drive or storage area, navigate to that area, click SteamLibrary and then steamapps folder
Once you have located the steamapps folder you want to navigate to the following path: steamapps/compatdata/1238040/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/Bioware/DragonAge 2/packages/core/override
Unzip your downloaded mods into this folder
Restart the game

Disclaimer

Please note that all the information on this site is based on my personal experience. While I strive to provide accurate and helpful tips, I can’t guarantee that every method will work for you. Additionally, I’m not responsible for any issues that might arise from following the instructions here. Always back up your system and data before making changes, and proceed at your own risk.

I use Timeshift to take regular backups of my system.