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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 21, 2017}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 21, 2017}} | ||
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| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|mass-effect-andromeda|72}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1547/mass-effect-andromeda|72}} | ||
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| + | {{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 | ||
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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| Humble | mass-effect-andromeda | 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 }} | ||
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}. | ||
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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}} | ||
{{Image|Mass Effect Andromeda remap.png|Bindings settings}} | {{Image|Mass Effect Andromeda remap.png|Bindings settings}} | ||
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|separate volume notes = See [[#Volume is too low|Volume is too low]]. | |separate volume notes = See [[#Volume is too low|Volume is too low]]. | ||
Revision as of 14:03, 12 September 2020
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| 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 |
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| 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. | |
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| Amazon.com | |
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| Amazon.co.uk | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Gameplay settings.
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Save\ |
| 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\ |
| 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 |
Video
Video Output 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. | ||
| 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
Controls 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 |
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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 settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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
- ↑ 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