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+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|mass-effect-andromeda|72}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1547/mass-effect-andromeda|72}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|mass-effect-andromeda--1|73}} | ||
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+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | | ref= }} | ||
+ | {{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 }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Mass Effect }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 1238000 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.ea.com/games/mass-effect/mass-effect-andromeda | ||
+ | |hltb = 26802 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = mass-effect-andromeda | ||
|wikipedia = Mass Effect: Andromeda | |wikipedia = Mass Effect: Andromeda | ||
|winehq = 19013 | |winehq = 19013 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Mass_Effect_Wiki Mass Effect Wiki] | {{mm}} [http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Mass_Effect_Wiki Mass Effect Wiki] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1238000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B01I64BOPQ | Origin | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B01I64BOPQ | Origin | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3161-1 | Origin | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3161-1 | Origin | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | mass-effect-andromeda | Origin | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Origin | mass-effect/mass-effect-andromeda | Origin | Deluxe Edition also available<br>Included with {{store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Origin | mass-effect/mass-effect-andromeda | Origin | Deluxe Edition also available<br>Included with {{store feature|Origin Access Basic}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1238000 | Steam, Origin | Deluxe Edition. Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}. | ||
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{{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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{{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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{{Image|Mass Effect Andromeda controls.png|Controls settings}} | {{Image|Mass Effect Andromeda controls.png|Controls settings}} | ||
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|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 = | + | |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> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
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Revision as of 14:03, 12 September 2020
Developers | |
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BioWare | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Frostbite 3[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 21, 2017 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 72 |
OpenCritic | 72 |
IGDB | 73 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | ARPG, Shooter |
Vehicles | Automobile |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Mass Effect |
Mass Effect | |
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Mass Effect | 2008 |
Mass Effect 2 | 2010 |
Mass Effect 3 | 2012 |
Mass Effect: Andromeda | 2017 |
Mass Effect Legendary Edition | 2021 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Only comes with a download code on PC. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Origin | Deluxe Edition also available Included with EA Play. |
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Steam | Deluxe Edition. Included with EA Play (Steam). |
- All versions require Origin DRM.
- Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM was removed from the game with 1.09 patch.[2]
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Deep Space Pack | Pre-order bonus | |
Digital soundtrack | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions | |
Multiplayer Deluxe Launch Pack | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions | |
Multiplayer Super Deluxe Booster Packs | Included in Super Deluxe edition | |
Pathfinder Casual Outfit | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions | |
Pathfinder Elite Weapon Set (4) | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions | |
Pet Pyjak (Monkey) | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions | |
Scavenger Armor | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions |
Essential improvements
MEA Fixpack
- Fixes bugs not resolved by the game's final patch
Skip intro videos
- See Skip Bioware Logo mod.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Save\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1238000/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Save\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-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 |
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Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | Via driver-API, so also on Windows <10. Also supports Dolby Vision. |
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Edit config file[3] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | DualShock button prompts Download | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | See Volume is too low. | |
Surround sound | Also supports Dolby Atmos HRTF.[4] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 4 | Co-op |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | [5] | |
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Mass Effect Andromeda (Partial-Fix). | ||
vorpX | G3D, Z3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
Mouse cursor permanently visible and stuck at center of screen when not in use
Disable cursor warp[6] |
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Use Mass Effect Andromeda cursor fix[citation needed] |
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Volume is too low
Edit config file[3] |
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GstAudio.Master_Volume 1.000000 GstAudio.Volume_Music 1.000000 GstAudio.Volume_SFX 1.000000 GstAudio.Volume_VO 1.000000
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While using a controller, the right stick causes the camera to pan down while moving
Close Steam client background process[7] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Mods
Various visual and gameplay modifications are available at the NexusMods website. General enhancements to the game include:
- Shorter Landing and Departure Cinematics - Shortens cut-scenes that play every time you leave or land on a planet.
- Ultimate Combat Camera FOV Mod - Further adjusts the camera FOV during combat.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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 3-4 GB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1238000) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ E3 2015: Frostbite-powered Mass Effect Andromeda revealed - last accessed on 2016-6-19
- ↑ Bioware has removed the Denuvo anti-tamper tech from Mass Effect: Andromeda - last accessed on 2017-07-30
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Blackbird on 2017-03-23
- ↑ Games in Dolby - last accessed on 2020-02-16
- ↑ Fernando Melo on Twitter: "@tibermoon @Tinkham11 crossplay not in the current plans, sorry. and mp is peer to peer (same as me3)" - last accessed on 2017-01-30
- ↑ Verified by User:Waschbär on 2017-08-14
- ↑ answers.ea.com - Strange controller issue on PC- Left stick moves camera in addition to movement - Answer HQ - last accessed on 2017-08-14