Difference between revisions of "Mass Effect 2"
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==Other Information== | ==Other Information== | ||
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+ | |direct3d versions = 9 | ||
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+ | |opengl versions = | ||
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+ | |software mode = | ||
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+ | |mantle support = | ||
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+ | |dos modes = | ||
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+ | |shader model versions = 3 | ||
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+ | |64-bit executable = false | ||
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+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = PhysX | ||
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+ | |audio = Wwise | ||
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+ | |interface = Scaleform | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
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+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
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===Editing Coalesced.ini=== | ===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. | {{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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|minOS = XP | |minOS = XP | ||
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|minRAM = 1 GB (XP)<br/>2 GB (Vista, 7) | |minRAM = 1 GB (XP)<br/>2 GB (Vista, 7) | ||
|minHD = 15 GB | |minHD = 15 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = ATI X1600 Pro | + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon X1600 Pro |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 6800 |
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minSM = 3 | ||
|recOS = Vista, 7 | |recOS = Vista, 7 | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 | + | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz |
|recRAM = 2 GB | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
|recGPU = ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT | |recGPU = ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT | ||
− | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT |
|recVRAM = 512 MB | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
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{{ii}} AMD video cards below minimum system requirements: ATI Radeon HD 3200, and HD 4350 | {{ii}} AMD video cards below minimum system requirements: ATI Radeon HD 3200, and HD 4350 | ||
− | {{ii}} NVIDIA video cards below minimum system requirements: GeForce 7300, 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400, and 9300 | + | {{ii}} NVIDIA video cards below minimum system requirements: Nvidia GeForce 7300, 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400, and 9300 |
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 22:48, 23 December 2014
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Developers | |
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BioWare | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 26, 2010 |
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 |
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
- 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 |
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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 |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24980/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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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 |
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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 |
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Video settings
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Instructions |
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High frame rate
Instructions |
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
Instructions |
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Controller support
Instructions |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Installation interrupted
Instructions |
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Game won't launch from Origin
Instructions |
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Cerberus Network autologin failure
Instructions |
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Black screen when entering/exiting planets
Instructions |
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Dark lightning in cutscenes
Instructions |
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Clipping into walls/objects
- This method involves Coalesced.ini file. Make sure you have understood what this means.
Instructions |
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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 |
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Unable to save any more games
Instructions |
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Long loading times with patch 1.02
- There are three possible solutions to this issue.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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"Unable to authorize the listed DLC" error
Instructions |
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Other Information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Audio | Wwise | |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
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 |
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Increase shadow resolution
Instructions |
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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 |
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- A longer list of options that can be added and altered under [SystemSettings] can be found here.
Mods
Higher Resolution Character Textures
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7) |
2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1600 Pro Nvidia GeForce 6800 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3 support |
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: Nvidia GeForce 7300, 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400, and 9300
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 (24980) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.