How to enable developer console on EA Desktop?

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If you are using a non-US keyboard, or if the console key has not been set, the console will not open with "Tilde".

Also, in DAO you can't see what you're typing into the console unless you're using a mod.

You will find more info in this post.

I figured it out.

In EA clicking the three dots then adding the -enabledeveloperconsole works

then you go to mydocs/bioware/settings/configini and replace grave with tilde for the line that says developerconsole

It does show on the upper left corner. Enter will close it

this game crashes a ton so be aware that even though its such a great game, you will have to endure setbacks ands lost play time because even saves get lost in the crashes some times.

Total necro post but I thought I'd post a solution for those that couldn't make it work through the EA app. The shortcut method in the Wiki still works, albeit with some changes. I'll detail it below for those who need instruction.

Note: This won't work with the Ultimate edition in Steam.

Create a shortcut on your desktop, Start Menu, or anywhere else to the file daorigins.exe, which is now located in "C:\Program Files\EA Games\Dragon Age\bin_ship"

Right click the shortcut and choose properties. In the Target field add the following parameter at the end of the line: -enabledeveloperconsole. It should look like this:

"C:\Program Files\EA Games\Dragon Age\bin_ship\daorigins.exe" -enabledeveloperconsole

Make sure that there is a single space between the last quotation mark and the hyphen.

Partially quoted with corrections from the Dragon Age Console Wiki located here: https://dragonage.fandom.com/wiki/Console_(Origins)

Lastly, go into C:\Users\*username*\Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age\Settings (Or the equivalent for your computer) and find the keybindings.ini file. Open it with either C++ or Notepad and modify the key assigned to Openconsole from Grave to Tilde. Then make sure to download the following mod: https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/1110

Enjoy!

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