Dragon Age Keep Open Beta Launched

In case you want to set up a custom world state in preparation for the release of Dragon Age: Inquisition, the Dragon Age Keep tool has reached its open beta status and can now be accessed by all owners of an Origin account. The tool automatically imports the achievements you’ve earned with the Dragon Age games you own, after which it’s possible to set up every variable of both games by yourself, and it’s also possible to get a narration from Dragon Age 2 companion Varric, in case you have never played the previous games and need a refresher. 

A quote from the Keep’s FAQ:

Will we be able to direct import saves into the Keep?
Unfortunately we won’t be able to directly import saves. However, over 300 choices are accounted for in the Keep, so you’ll be able to recreate your Dragon Age universe down to the details.

What about if I played all Dragon Age games/DLCs on the same platform?
It still won’t direct import. But, if you played different Dragon Age games or DLCs on different platforms then the intention is for the Keep to recognize that regardless of how/where/what/when you played. However, you do not need to have played DLCs to set any choices on Keep related to them.

How will Dragon Age: Inquisition know what choices I have made in the Keep?
There is a World State Manager in the Keep that allows you to mark a World State for import into Inquisition with the click of a button. When you start a new game in Dragon Age: Inquisition you will then have an option to import from Keep. It’s that easy!

Can I have more than one world state?
Yes, you can create and save up to 9 world states in the Keep (though we are looking at increasing that number to 10). So for example, if you want to create a Darkest Timeline where everyone dies, you can.

Are there explanations/context for choices?
Yes, there will be some context and backstory available to help newcomers or to jog your memory when making a choice in the Keep.

Overall, based on a cursory glance, I have to say I’m pleased with the flexibility and functionality. While I don’t expect most of the choices to have more than a cosmetic impact on Inquisition, it’s still nice to be able to personalize my world state without any hassle.

Update: I’ve added a link to the Keep’s official FAQ to the post and corrected the line where I erroneously noted the Keep automatically imported your choices together with your achievements.