Yes, you need Origin for this promotion. Boo, hiss, etc. I know you'd probably rather get the game on Steam or some other digital platform. Still, you're saving $20 through this promotion so there's not much reason to complain.
One other "catch" is that this is the Standard Edition of Dragon Age: Origins rather than the Ultimate Edition. This means you won't get the Awakening expansion or the nine DLC packs released for the game. Still, as I said: free game.
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