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(→‎Long loading times with patch 1.02: Process Lasso is a pretty useful tool.)
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Skip intro movies}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Skip intro movies}}
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\BioGame\Movies</code>
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\BioGame\Movies\</code>
 
# Move, rename or delete <code>BWLogo.bik</code> and <code>ME_EAsig_720pv2_raw.bik</code>
 
# Move, rename or delete <code>BWLogo.bik</code> and <code>ME_EAsig_720pv2_raw.bik</code>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[http://static.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/masseffect2/patch/1.02/MassEffect2-1.02.exe Patch 1.02]===
 
===[http://static.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/masseffect2/patch/1.02/MassEffect2-1.02.exe Patch 1.02]===
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{{ii}} Cumulative update, already included in Steam version
−
===Mods===
 
−
====Higher Resolution Character Textures====
 
−
A set of high resolution textures has been made available on the [http://forum.bioware.com/topic/380804-jean-lucs-high-res-textures-trilogy-edition/ official forum] by modder JeanLuc761.
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Install custom textures|ref=<ref>[http://me3explorer.freeforums.org/me2-hr-textures-mod-fixed-tpf-t772.html ME2 HR Textures (.mod & fixed .tpf) - me3explorer.freeforums.org]</ref>}}
 
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# Download your favourites dns's [http://www.mediafire.com/folder/7pupbbfu27kdc/ME2_HD_Textures#k5qw4aw8loh8z fixed TPF packs]
 
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# Download and extract [http://sourceforge.net/projects/me3explorer/ ME3 Explorer].
 
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# Open {{code|<me3explorer folder>\ME2Explorer.exe}}
 
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# Enter '''Tools''' > '''Texplorer'''
 
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# Select '''Start Multi-File Mode''' > '''Experimental''' > '''Generate Mod From TPF''' and give it your previously downloaded TPF
 
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# Press '''File''' > '''Generate Mod'''
 
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# Switch to '''Tools''' > '''Mod Maker''' and apply the .mod(s) by pressing '''File''' > '''Load Jobs''' and then '''Run''' > '''Run All'''/'''Run Some'''
 
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'''Notes'''
 
−
{{--}} The {{code|Jack_Final_524.tpf/.mod}} and {{code|LiaraLOTSB.tpf}} may corrupt in-game textures such as Jack's head and NPC's eyes.
 
−
{{--}} Doing the above on DLC content will make the game unable to authorize what you have installed. To fix this issue, refer to [[#.22Unable_to_authorize_the_listed_DLC.22_error|"Unable to authorize the listed DLC" error]].
 
−
{{ii}} This mod may cause performance issues.
 
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}}
 
  
 
====Improved loading times====
 
====Improved loading times====
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{{ii}} Independant on your system's loading speed the game will always wait for the loading screen's animation to end.
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{{ii}} Regardless of the speed of your system the game will always wait for the loading screen animation to end
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Replace loading screen animations|}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Replace .bik clips with [http://www.nexusmods.com/masseffect2/mods/2 shorter ones]|}}
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:*Mod the game with [http://www.nexusmods.com/masseffect2/mods/2 Improved Loadings]
 
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'''Notes'''
 
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{{ii}} An included readme file is included that lists loading screens that you don't want to remove.
 
 
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{{ii}} For the folders used for importing saves see [[Mass Effect]].
 
{{ii}} For the folders used for importing saves see [[Mass Effect]].
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{{ii}} DLC files are saved in <code>{{P|game}}\BioGame\DLC</code>; an explanation of the folder names and which DLC they represent can be found [http://forum.bioware.com/topic/144501-list-of-dlc-folder-names/ here].
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{{ii}} DLC files are saved in <code>{{P|game}}\BioGame\DLC\</code>; an explanation of the folder names and which DLC they represent can be found [http://forum.bioware.com/topic/144501-list-of-dlc-folder-names/ here].
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===Editing Coalesced.ini===
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===Installation interrupted===
−
{{ii}} Some of the fixes for this game require you to modify this special file, but editing it in the normal way will cause the game to crash.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Install the game from a shared drive from another computer}}
 +
# Insert Disc 1 and share it through Windows.
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# When the installer asks for the second drive, stop sharing the first disc, replace it with the second and start sharing it.
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}}
  
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===Game won't launch from Origin===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Editing Coalesced.ini}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Game won't launch from Origin error}}
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# Locate your Coalesced.ini inside <code>{{p|game}}\BioGame\Config\PC\Cooked</code>
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\</code>
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# Open it with a text editor that can handle UNIX-format files ([http://www.notepad-plus-plus.org Notepad++] is recommended)
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# Rename <code>MassEffect2.exe</code> to <code>MassEffect2Launcher.exe</code>.
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# Make the changes you have to and save
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# Rename <code>ME2Game.exe</code> to <code>MassEffect2.exe</code>.
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# Download [http://social.bioware.com/project/2053/ ME2IniFixer] and extract it in the folder your Coalesced.ini file is
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# The game should now launch from Origin.
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# Run it from there.
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'''Notes'''
−
 
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{{ii}}If this doesn't work, make sure to rename the files back to their original states.
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'''Notes:'''
 
−
{{--}} Do not use default windows notepad or Word. They will permanently corrupt your ini file.
 
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:*Advanced users could also use [http://social.bioware.com/project/1854/ Mass Effect 2 Coalesced Editor] which is recommended
 
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:*It might be necessary to make the Coalesced.ini file read-only (right-click -> Properties -> Attributes: Read-only) as the game can restore your edits. If you want to change anything in it, simply uncheck the Read-only box.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Installation interrupted===
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===Cerberus Network autologin failure===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Install the game from a shared drive from another computer}}
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{{Fixbox/fix|Enable .NET Framework 3.5.1}}
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# Insert Disc 1 and share it through Windows.
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# Go to Windows's Control Panel.
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# When the installer asks for the second drive, stop sharing the first disc, replace it with the second and start sharing it.
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# Navigate to '''Programs''' -> '''Turn Windows features on or off'''.
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# In the tree stucture, check both boxes under '''Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1'''.
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# Restart your system.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{ii}} This shortcut (skip the actual launcher) will not freeze when entering/exiting planets
 
{{ii}} This shortcut (skip the actual launcher) will not freeze when entering/exiting planets
 
{{ii}} Important Unfortunately, when using this command, your game WILL freeze when trying to enter the citadel. The only way to circumvent this is by saving the game, exiting and restarting it with the regular MassEffect2.exe
 
{{ii}} Important Unfortunately, when using this command, your game WILL freeze when trying to enter the citadel. The only way to circumvent this is by saving the game, exiting and restarting it with the regular MassEffect2.exe
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}}
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===Dark lightning in cutscenes===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable depth-of-field}}
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# Open {{file|[[#Configuration file(s) location|GamerSettings.ini]]}}
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# Add under <code>[SystemSettings]</code>:
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#:<code>DepthOfField=False</code>
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}}
 +
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===Clipping into walls/objects===
 +
{{ii}} This method involves [[Mass Effect 2#Editing Coalesced.ini|Coalesced.ini file]]. Make sure you have understood what this means.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Add the option to noclip out of the object|}}
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# Under <code>[SFXGame.SFXGameModeDefault]</code> add:
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: <code>Bindings=( Name="Add", Command="Ghost" , OnRelease="Walk")</code>
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} Holding the NUMPAD + key in-game will now make you noclip until you release the button.
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}}
 +
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===Game freeze on Illium===
 +
{{ii}} Walking through the ground level corridor, that connects to the other side of the map, under Liara's office may cause a black screen and CTD.
 +
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Enable windowed or windowed borderless mode|}}
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{{ii}} After passing through the corridor, it's safe to enable fullscreen mode again.
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}}
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===Unable to save any more games===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Patch game files|ref=<ref>[http://forum.bioware.com/topic/234051-me2-pc-50-save-limit-shared-power-cooldown-nuked/ ME2 (PC) 50 Save limit & Shared power cooldown NUKED!!!!!!! - The BioWare Forum]</ref>}}
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# Download [http://social.bioware.com/project/4715/ Mass Effect 2 PCC Patcher]
 +
# Extract the program in <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\</code> and open it
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# Provide the path for the following packages and load them
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#: Engine.pcc: <code>{{p|game}}\BioGame\CookedPC\Engine.pcc</code>
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#: SFXGame.pcc: <code>{{p|game}}\BioGame\CookedPC\SFXGame.pcc</code>
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# Go to ''Gameplay'' tab and tick ''Increase max saves count''
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# Save packages
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox/fix|Downgrade to a version below v1.02}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Downgrade to a version below v1.02}}
 
{{ii}} This action is '''not''' recommended.
 
{{ii}} This action is '''not''' recommended.
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}}
 
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===Unable to save any more games===
 
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{{--}} The game has a limit on 50 game saves.
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Remove/rename old saved games}}
 
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# Navigate to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect 2\Save\</code>.
 
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# Open the folder with your characters name/level/class.
 
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# Either delete or move the earliest files named <code>Save_00xx.pcsav</code>.
 
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'''Notes'''
 
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{{ii}} '''Do note remove''': <code>AutoSave.pcsav</code>, <code>ChapterSave.pcsav</code> or <code>QuickSave.pcsav</code>!
 
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}}
 
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===Dark lightning in cutscenes===
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Disable depth-of-field}}
 
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# Open {{file|[[#Configuration file(s) location|GamerSettings.ini]]}}
 
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# Add under <code>[SystemSettings]</code>:
 
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#:<code>DepthOfField=False</code>
 
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}}
 
−
 
−
===Game freeze on Illium===
 
−
{{ii}} Walking through the ground level corridor, that connects to the other side of the map, under Liara's office may cause a black screen and CTD.
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Enable windowed or windowed borderless mode|}}
 
−
'''Notes'''
 
−
{{ii}} After passing through the corridor, it's safe to enable fullscreen mode again.
 
−
}}
 
−
 
−
===Clipping into walls/objects===
 
−
{{ii}} This method involves [[Mass Effect 2#Editing Coalesced.ini|Coalesced.ini file]]. Make sure you have read what this means.
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Add the option to noclip out of the object|}}
 
−
# Under <code>[SFXGame.SFXGameModeDefault]</code> add:
 
−
: <code>Bindings=( Name="Add", Command="Ghost" , OnRelease="Walk")</code>
 
−
'''Notes'''
 
−
{{ii}} Holding the NUMPAD + key in-game will now make you noclip until you release the button.
 
−
}}
 
−
 
−
===Cerberus Network autologin failure===
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Enable .NET Framework 3.5.1}}
 
−
# Go to Windows's Control Panel.
 
−
# Navigate to '''Programs''' -> '''Turn Windows features on or off'''.
 
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# In the tree stucture, check both boxes under '''Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1'''.
 
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# Restart your system.
 
−
}}
 
−
 
−
===Game won't launch from Origin===
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Game won't launch from Origin error}}
 
−
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\</code>
 
−
# Rename <code>MassEffect2.exe</code> to <code>MassEffect2Launcher.exe</code>.
 
−
# Rename <code>ME2Game.exe</code> to <code>MassEffect2.exe</code>.
 
−
# The game should now launch from Origin.
 
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'''Notes'''
 
−
{{ii}}If this doesn't work, make sure to rename the files back to their original states.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Other Information==
 
==Other Information==
 +
===Editing Coalesced.ini===
 +
{{ii}} Some of the fixes for this game require you to modify this special file, but editing it in the normal way will cause the game to crash.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|1=
 +
{{Fixbox/fix|Editing Coalesced.ini}}
 +
# Locate your Coalesced.ini inside <code>{{p|game}}\BioGame\Config\PC\Cooked</code>
 +
# Open it with a text editor that can handle UNIX-format files ([http://www.notepad-plus-plus.org Notepad++] is recommended)
 +
# Make the changes you have to and save
 +
# Download [http://social.bioware.com/project/2053/ ME2IniFixer] and extract it in the folder your Coalesced.ini file is
 +
# Run it from there.
 +
 +
'''Notes:'''
 +
{{--}} Do not use default windows notepad or Word. They will permanently corrupt your ini file.
 +
:*Advanced users could also use [http://social.bioware.com/project/1854/ Mass Effect 2 Coalesced Editor] which is recommended
 +
:*It might be necessary to make the Coalesced.ini file read-only (right-click -> Properties -> Attributes: Read-only) as the game can restore your edits. If you want to change anything in it, simply uncheck the Read-only box.
 +
}}
 +
 
===Increase shadow resolution===
 
===Increase shadow resolution===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{ii}} A longer list of options that can be added and altered under '''[SystemSettings]''' can be found [http://pastebin.com/j7WDZURj here].
 
{{ii}} A longer list of options that can be added and altered under '''[SystemSettings]''' can be found [http://pastebin.com/j7WDZURj here].
 +
 +
===Mods===
 +
====[http://forum.bioware.com/topic/380804-jean-lucs-high-res-textures-trilogy-edition/ Higher Resolution Character Textures]====
 +
{{Fixbox|1=
 +
{{Fixbox/fix|Install custom textures|ref=<ref>[http://me3explorer.freeforums.org/me2-hr-textures-mod-fixed-tpf-t772.html ME2 HR Textures (.mod & fixed .tpf) - me3explorer.freeforums.org]</ref>}}
 +
# Download your favourites dns's [http://www.mediafire.com/folder/7pupbbfu27kdc/ME2_HD_Textures#k5qw4aw8loh8z fixed TPF packs]
 +
# Download and extract [http://sourceforge.net/projects/me3explorer/ ME3 Explorer].
 +
# Open {{code|<me3explorer folder>\ME2Explorer.exe}}
 +
# Enter '''Tools''' > '''Texplorer'''
 +
# Select '''Start Multi-File Mode''' > '''Experimental''' > '''Generate Mod From TPF''' and give it your previously downloaded TPF
 +
# Press '''File''' > '''Generate Mod'''
 +
# Switch to '''Tools''' > '''Mod Maker''' and apply the .mod(s) by pressing '''File''' > '''Load Jobs''' and then '''Run''' > '''Run All'''/'''Run Some'''
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{--}} The {{code|Jack_Final_524.tpf/.mod}} and {{code|LiaraLOTSB.tpf}} may corrupt in-game textures such as Jack's head and NPC's eyes.
 +
{{--}} Doing the above on DLC content will make the game unable to authorize what you have installed. To fix this issue, refer to [[#.22Unable_to_authorize_the_listed_DLC.22_error|"Unable to authorize the listed DLC" error]].
 +
{{ii}} This mod may cause performance issues.
 +
}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Revision as of 18:39, 23 December 2014

Mass Effect 2
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Developers
BioWare
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
Unreal Engine 3
Release dates
Windows January 26, 2010
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Mass Effect 2 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

Key points

Saves can be imported from Mass Effect (see Import Mass Effect saves).

General information

Official game site
Official forums
Mass Effect Wiki
Steam Community Discussions
Steam Users' Forums for game series

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM details are not known
 Can be activated on Origin
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Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Steam
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 Can be activated on Origin.
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Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
Origin
Origin
Error: key type '{{{5}}}' not recognised
Error: OS parameter cannot be empty
DLC can be bought on the Bioware Social Network and through Origin by right clicking Mass Effect 2 and "View Game Details"

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Instructions

Patch 1.02

Cumulative update, already included in Steam version

Improved loading times

Regardless of the speed of your system the game will always wait for the loading screen animation to end
Instructions

Game data

In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24980/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row
System Location
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24980/pfx/[Note 1]
For the folders used for importing saves see Mass Effect.
DLC files are saved in <path-to-game>\BioGame\DLC\; an explanation of the folder names and which DLC they represent can be found here.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
Steam Cloud

Import Mass Effect saves

Importing saves can be done through the game's launcher.
The save importer may not work. In this case, move your Mass Effect into a ME1 folder inside your ME2 folder.[1]

Import Xbox 360 Mass Effect 2 saves

Instructions

Video settings

External video settings.
In-game video settings.

Template:Video settings

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Instructions

High frame rate

Instructions

Input settings

In-game general control settings.
In-game key map settings.

Template:Input settings

Mouse acceleration

Instructions

Controller support

Instructions

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Polish
Russian
Spanish

Issues fixed

Installation interrupted

Instructions

Game won't launch from Origin

Instructions

Cerberus Network autologin failure

Instructions

Black screen when entering/exiting planets

Instructions

Dark lightning in cutscenes

Instructions

Clipping into walls/objects

This method involves Coalesced.ini file. Make sure you have understood what this means.
Instructions

Game freeze on Illium

Walking through the ground level corridor, that connects to the other side of the map, under Liara's office may cause a black screen and CTD.
Instructions

Unable to save any more games

Instructions

Long loading times with patch 1.02

There are three possible solutions to this issue.
Instructions
Instructions
Instructions

"Unable to authorize the listed DLC" error

Instructions

Other Information

Editing Coalesced.ini

Some of the fixes for this game require you to modify this special file, but editing it in the normal way will cause the game to crash.
Instructions

Increase shadow resolution

Instructions

Disable Post-Processing Effects

Some of the post-processing effects can be disabled in the game's GamerSettings.ini file. These effects include light bloom, and motion blur.
Instructions
A longer list of options that can be added and altered under [SystemSettings] can be found here.

Mods

Higher Resolution Character Textures

Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or equivalent Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6+ GHz or equivalent
System memory (RAM) 1 GB (XP)
2 GB (Vista, 7)		 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI X1600 Pro
NVIDIA GeForce 6800
256 MB of VRAM 		ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
512 MB of VRAM
AMD video cards below minimum system requirements: ATI Radeon HD 3200, and HD 4350
NVIDIA video cards below minimum system requirements: GeForce 7300, 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400, and 9300

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References