For fans of the Dragon Age series, Dragon Age 2 was an exciting release that offered a rich and immersive gaming experience. However, some players encountered a frustrating issue with the game's DLC (Downloadable Content) that prevented them from accessing certain features and content. Specifically, the "Unauthorized Error 10" became a common complaint among players trying to access the game's DLC. In this article, we'll explore the causes of this error and provide a step-by-step guide on how to fix it.
This annoying bug shows up when you open the Downloadable Content menu. Even if you bought the Ultimate Edition, the game labels your extra stories as "unauthorized" and locks you out.
If the official servers won't play nice, you can manually bypass the check by editing the game files:
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If the DLC is still marked as "Unauthorized" after changing the files in the addins folder, you may need to modify the global Addins.xml file. This file is located in your user's BioWare settings folder, typically at C:\Users\[YourUserName]\Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age 2\Settings\ . Open it with Notepad and change all instances of RequiresAuthorization="1" to 0 as well. Remember to save the file before exiting.
The Unauthorized takes place in the world of Thedas, specifically in the city of Kirkwall. The player is tasked with helping a group of thieves who have been caught by the city's authorities. The leader of the group, a charismatic character named Marlowe, has a plan to infiltrate a noble's mansion and steal a valuable artifact.
The bug stems from a breakdown in communication between classic server frameworks and modern launchers. For fans of the Dragon Age series, Dragon
This popular community tool automatically modifies the manifest.xml files and applies a patch to the game's main executable to unlock all promotional and pre-order items. Users could run decrypt_dlc.bat (often as an administrator) to complete the unlock. It typically came packaged with a file named patchda2forunlockables.exe , which unlocked the bonus items in the game's main menu. This method was frequently updated to support new DLCs and was considered the standard solution.
The error can manifest in a few distinct and equally frustrating ways:
Many users find that simply logging out and back into the EA account within the game's main menu forces a fresh handshake that clears the error. In this article, we'll explore the causes of
The error you're experiencing seems specific and less common, so detailed troubleshooting steps might vary based on your system and game setup. If you have more details about your specific situation (like the exact steps leading to the error or your platform), I could offer more tailored advice.
Once the launcher opens, go to the "Other Campaigns" or "Downloadable Content" tab. The "Unauthorized" text should be gone, and the buttons should say "Installed" or "Play."