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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Frostbite 3|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.develop-online.net/news/e3-2015-frostbite-powered-mass-effect-andromeda-revealed/0207833|title=E3 2015: Frostbite-powered Mass Effect Andromeda revealed|date=2016-6-19}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Frostbite 3}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 21, 2017}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 21, 2017}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1547/mass-effect-andromeda|72}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1547/mass-effect-andromeda|72}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|mass-effect-andromeda--1|73}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|mass-effect-andromeda--1|73}}
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|steam appid  =  
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|taxonomy    =
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|steam appid side =  
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Currency }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | ARPG, Shooter, RPG }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | LGBTQ, Sci-fi, Space }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Mass Effect }}
 +
|steam appid  = 1238000
 +
|steam appid side =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|gogcom id side =
 
|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/mass-effect/mass-effect-andromeda
 
|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/mass-effect/mass-effect-andromeda
 +
|hltb        = 26802
 +
|igdb        = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row -->
 +
|lutris      = mass-effecttm-andromeda
 +
|mobygames    = 85797
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = mass-effect-andromeda
 
 
|wikipedia    = Mass Effect: Andromeda
 
|wikipedia    = Mass Effect: Andromeda
 
|winehq      = 19013
 
|winehq      = 19013
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Mass Effect}}
+
 
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Mass_Effect_Wiki Mass Effect Wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1238000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B01H0LFT5W | Origin | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B01H0LFT5W | Origin | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B01I64BOPQ | Origin | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B01I64BOPQ | Origin | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3161-1 | Origin | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | / | Microsoft Store, Origin | Deluxe Edition. Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | mass-effect-andromeda | Origin | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | mass-effect/mass-effect-andromeda | Origin | Deluxe Edition also available, included with {{store feature|EA Play}}.<br>[https://www.ea.com/games/mass-effect/mass-effect-andromeda/buy/pc Manual link for EA App purchase]. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | mass-effect/mass-effect-andromeda | Origin | Deluxe Edition also available<br>Included with {{store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. |  | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 1238000 | Steam, Origin | Deluxe Edition. Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3161-1 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | mass-effect-andromeda-pc | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | mass-effect-andromeda | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}.
 
{{ii}} {{removed DRM|Denuvo Anti-Tamper}} was removed from the game with 1.09 patch.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.dsogaming.com/news/bioware-has-removed-denuvo-from-mass-effect-andromeda/|title=Bioware has removed the Denuvo anti-tamper tech from Mass Effect: Andromeda | DSOGaming | The Dark Side Of Gaming|date=2017-07-30}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} {{removed DRM|Denuvo Anti-Tamper}} was removed from the game with 1.09 patch.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.dsogaming.com/news/bioware-has-removed-denuvo-from-mass-effect-andromeda/|title=Bioware has removed the Denuvo anti-tamper tech from Mass Effect: Andromeda | DSOGaming | The Dark Side Of Gaming|date=2017-07-30}}</ref>
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 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|cross-game bonus      =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]].
 +
}}
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Deep Space Pack | Pre-order bonus | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Deep Space Pack | Originally a pre-order bonus. Included in Deluxe edition. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Digital soundtrack | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Multiplayer Deluxe Launch Pack | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Multiplayer Deluxe Launch Pack | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Multiplayer Super Deluxe Booster Packs | Included in Super Deluxe edition. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Multiplayer Super Deluxe Booster Packs | Included in Super Deluxe edition | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Pathfinder Casual Outfit | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Pathfinder Casual Outfit | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Pathfinder Elite Weapon Set (4) | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Pathfinder Elite Weapon Set (4) | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Pet Pyjak (Monkey) | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Pet Pyjak (Monkey) | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Scavenger Armor | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions. | Windows }}
−
{{DLC/row| Scavenger Armor | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions | Windows }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{ii}} See [https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectandromeda/mods/439 Skip Bioware Logo] mod. Requires [[#Frosty Mod Manager|Frosty Mod Manager]].
 +
 
===[https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectandromeda/mods/541/ MEA Fixpack]===
 
===[https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectandromeda/mods/541/ MEA Fixpack]===
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{{++}} Fixes bugs not resolved by the game's final patch
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{{++}} Fixes bugs not resolved by the game's final patch. Requires [[#Frosty Mod Manager|Frosty Mod Manager]].
−
 
 
−
===Skip intro videos===
 
−
{{ii}} See [https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectandromeda/mods/439 Skip Bioware Logo] mod.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Save\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Save\}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Save\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Save\}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Screenshots are stored in <code>{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Screenshots\</code>
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{{ii}} Screenshots are stored in {{folder|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Screenshots\}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
−
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|origin                 = true
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|origin                   = true
−
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               = false
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               = unknown
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Mass Effect Andromeda video output.png|Video Output settings}}
 
{{Image|Mass Effect Andromeda video output.png|Video Output settings}}
 
{{Image|Mass Effect Andromeda graphics.png|Graphics settings}}
 
{{Image|Mass Effect Andromeda graphics.png|Graphics settings}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/mass-effect-andromeda/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/mass-effect-andromeda/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
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|multimonitor              = true
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|multimonitor              = limited
 
|multimonitor notes        = Cutscenes are pillarboxed to 16:9 (see the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=169361#p169361 WSGF topic]).
 
|multimonitor notes        = Cutscenes are pillarboxed to 16:9 (see the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=169361#p169361 WSGF topic]).
−
|ultrawidescreen            = true
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|ultrawidescreen            = limited
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Cutscenes are pillarboxed to 16:9 (see the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=169361#p169361 WSGF topic]).
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Cutscenes are pillarboxed to 16:9 (see the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=169361#p169361 WSGF topic]).
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[TAA]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[TAA]].
 +
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|hdr                        = true
 
|hdr                        = true
−
|hdr notes                  = Via driver-API, so also on Windows <10. Also supports Dolby Vision.
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|hdr notes                  = Supported via driver-API; thus also available on Windows <10. Also supports Dolby Vision.
 +
|ray tracing                = false
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Mass Effect Andromeda controls.png|Controls settings}}
 
{{Image|Mass Effect Andromeda controls.png|Controls settings}}
 
{{Image|Mass Effect Andromeda remap.png|Bindings settings}}
 
{{Image|Mass Effect Andromeda remap.png|Bindings settings}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
−
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
−
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
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|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = hackable
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|dualshock 4 notes        =  
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|dualshock 4 notes        = See [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]] or [[Controller:DualSense|DualSense]].
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts        = hackable
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|dualshock prompts notes  =  
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|dualshock prompts notes  = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectandromeda/mods/595 PlayStation UI Buttons mod].
−
|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
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|button prompts            = Xbox, DualShock
 
−
|button prompts notes      = DualShock button prompts [https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectandromeda/mods/595 Download]
 
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Mass Effect Andromeda audio.png|Audio settings}}
 
{{Image|Mass Effect Andromeda audio.png|Audio settings}}
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = See [[#Volume is too low|Volume is too low]].
 
|separate volume notes    = See [[#Volume is too low|Volume is too low]].
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    = Also supports Dolby Atmos HRTF.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dolby.com/us/en/categories/games.html|title=Games in Dolby|date=2020-02-16}}</ref>
+
|surround sound notes    = Also supports Dolby Atmos.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dolby.com/us/en/categories/games.html|title=Games in Dolby|date=2020-02-16}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes = An exception is the credits track "Under Stars" by AURORA.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse              =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
−
|3rd space gaming vest      =  
+
|3rd space gaming vest      = true
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =  
 
|novint falcon              =  
 
|novint falcon              =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Mouse cursor permanently visible and stuck at center of screen when not in use===
 
===Mouse cursor permanently visible and stuck at center of screen when not in use===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Disable cursor warp|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Waschbär|date=2017-08-14}}</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable cursor warp|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AstralStorm|date=2013-01-21}}</ref>|fix=
−
# Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide].
+
{{--}} Make sure to use SpecialK version 22.8.3 or older, as newer versions up to and including 23.1.3 crash on launch. For fullscreen mode (required for native HDR), the last version known to work is 22.4.9.1.
 +
 
 +
# Install Special K by following the [https://wiki.special-k.info/SpecialK/Local Special K Local installation].
 
# Start the game and press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to toggle Special K's Control Panel.
 
# Start the game and press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to toggle Special K's Control Panel.
 
# Confirm that "No Warp (cursor visible)" is enabled under "Input Management".
 
# Confirm that "No Warp (cursor visible)" is enabled under "Input Management".
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|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       = unknown
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|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
−
|macos 64-bit app       = unknown
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|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Mods===
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===Mod Manager===
−
Various visual and gameplay modifications are available at the [https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectandromeda/ NexusMods website]. General enhancements to the game include:
+
====[https://github.com/CadeEvs/FrostyToolsuite/releases/ Frosty Mod Manager]====
−
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectandromeda/mods/467/ Shorter Landing and Departure Cinematics] - Shortens cut-scenes that play every time you leave or land on a planet.
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{{ii}} Mod manager compatible with almost all of [[Engine:Frostbite 3|Frostbite]] engine games.
−
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectandromeda/mods/470/ Ultimate Combat Camera FOV Mod] - Further adjusts the camera FOV during combat.
 
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 480
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 480
−
|recVRAM  = 3-4 GB
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|recVRAM  = 3 GB (Nvidia), 4 GB (AMD)
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
}}
 
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 03:22, 2 December 2023

Mass Effect: Andromeda
Mass Effect: Andromeda cover
Developers
BioWare
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
Frostbite 3
Release dates
Windows March 21, 2017
Reception
Metacritic 72
OpenCritic 72
IGDB 73
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions Currency
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres ARPG, Shooter, RPG
Vehicles Automobile
Art styles Realistic
Themes LGBTQ, Sci-fi, Space
Series Mass Effect
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Mass Effect: Andromeda on HowLongToBeat
Mass Effect: Andromeda on IGDB
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Mass Effect: Andromeda on MobyGames
Mass Effect: Andromeda on Wikipedia
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Mass Effect
Mass Effect 2008
Mass Effect 2 2010
Mass Effect 3 2012
Mass Effect: Andromeda 2017
Mass Effect Legendary Edition 2021

Mass Effect: Andromeda is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person ARPG, shooter and RPG game in the Mass Effect series.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Origin
 Only comes with a download code on PC.
Windows
Amazon.com
Origin
Windows
Amazon.co.uk
Origin
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Origin
 Deluxe Edition. Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play.
Windows
Origin
Origin
 Deluxe Edition also available, included with EA Play.
Manual link for EA App purchase.
Windows
Steam
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Origin
 Deluxe Edition. Included with EA Play (Steam).
Windows
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Origin
Windows
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Origin
Windows
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Origin
Windows
All versions require Origin DRM.
Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM was removed from the game with 1.09 patch.[1]

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via EA Play.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Deep Space Pack Originally a pre-order bonus. Included in Deluxe edition.
Windows
Multiplayer Deluxe Launch Pack Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions.
Windows
Multiplayer Super Deluxe Booster Packs Included in Super Deluxe edition.
Windows
Pathfinder Casual Outfit Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions.
Windows
Pathfinder Elite Weapon Set (4) Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions.
Windows
Pet Pyjak (Monkey) Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions.
Windows
Scavenger Armor Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions.
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

See Skip Bioware Logo mod. Requires Frosty Mod Manager.

MEA Fixpack

Fixes bugs not resolved by the game's final patch. Requires Frosty Mod Manager.

Game data

Gameplay settings.
Gameplay settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Save\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1238000/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Save\
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1238000/pfx/[Note 1]
Screenshots are stored in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Screenshots\

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

Video Output settings
Video Output settings
Graphics settings
Graphics settings

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 Cutscenes are pillarboxed to 16:9 (see the WSGF topic).
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Cutscenes are pillarboxed to 16:9 (see the WSGF topic).
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Appears to be turned on by default. If not see Anisotropic filtering (AF).
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA, TAA.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Supported via driver-API; thus also available on Windows <10. Also supports Dolby Vision.
Ray tracing (RT)

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Edit config file[2]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open ProfOpts_profile in text editor.
  3. Set this value GstRender.AnisotropicFilter 4
  4. Save the file.

Input

Controls settings
Controls settings
Bindings settings
Bindings settings

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Presets only.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See DualShock 4 or DualSense.
PlayStation button prompts
Use PlayStation UI Buttons mod.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
See Volume is too low.
Surround sound
Also supports Dolby Atmos.[3]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
An exception is the credits track "Under Stars" by AURORA.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
Online play
4 Co-op

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
[4]
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Mass Effect Andromeda (Partial-Fix).
vorpX
G3D, Z3D, DirectVR
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.
Devices
3RD Space Gaming Vest

Issues fixed

Mouse cursor permanently visible and stuck at center of screen when not in use

Disable cursor warp[5]
Make sure to use SpecialK version 22.8.3 or older, as newer versions up to and including 23.1.3 crash on launch. For fullscreen mode (required for native HDR), the last version known to work is 22.4.9.1.
  1. Install Special K by following the Special K Local installation.
  2. Start the game and press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+← Backspace to toggle Special K's Control Panel.
  3. Confirm that "No Warp (cursor visible)" is enabled under "Input Management".
Use Mass Effect Andromeda cursor fix[citation needed]

Volume is too low

Edit config file[2]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open ProfOpts_profile in text editor.
  3. Find any of these lines and edit them to your desired values
GstAudio.Master_Volume 1.000000
GstAudio.Volume_Music 1.000000
GstAudio.Volume_SFX 1.000000
GstAudio.Volume_VO 1.000000
  1. Set them to higher values such as 2.000000 or 3.000000 (which are 200% and 300% of in-game volume respectively).
  1. Save the file.

While using a controller, the right stick causes the camera to pan down while moving

Close Steam client background process[6]
  1. Exit to desktop.
  2. Open Task Manager.
  3. Find the Steam background process and close it.
  4. Return to the game. The gamepad controls should behave normally.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Mod Manager

Frosty Mod Manager

Mod manager compatible with almost all of Frostbite engine games.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 8.1, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-3570
AMD FX-6350		 Intel Core i7-4790
AMD FX-8350
System memory (RAM) 8 GB 16 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 55 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
AMD Radeon HD 7850
2 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible 		Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
AMD Radeon RX 480
3 GB (Nvidia), 4 GB (AMD) of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1238000/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (1238000) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References