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{{ii}} Optionally you can disable automatic login through in-game settings although any time the game does attempt to connect it'll reverse the DLC crack. | {{ii}} Optionally you can disable automatic login through in-game settings although any time the game does attempt to connect it'll reverse the DLC crack. | ||
+ | {{ii}} If after installing the new binkw32.dll, the game fails to start, giving an error like "binkw32.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error", try the gcc compiled version instead: https://github.com/Erik-JS/masseffect-binkw32/files/705674/binkw32-me2_gcc_alt.zip | ||
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Revision as of 03:04, 7 March 2018
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
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM. | |||
Amazon.com | Deluxe Edition | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | |||
Origin | Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Steam | Does not include all DLC expansions. |
DLC and expansion packs
- For some time now Origin will overwrite any installation of the game,[1] including Steam, with a stand alone client independent version of the game with all bought DLCs. Autorization for the DLCs still is dependent of ingame login but it'll work without Origin or Steam.
Name | Notes | |
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Aegis Pack | 160 BW Points | |
Alternate Appearance Pack 1 | 160 BW Points | |
Alternate Appearance Pack 2 | 160 BW Points | |
Arrival | 560 BW Points | |
Blood Dragon Armor | Requires Dragon Age: Origins Deluxe or Ultimate Edition to be registered on same account | |
Cerberus Arc Projector | Requires Cerberus Network | |
Cerberus Network | Free. Gives access to free DLCs | |
Cerberus Weapon and Armor | Requires Cerberus Network | |
Equalizer Pack | 160 BW Points | |
Firepower Pack | 160 BW Points | |
Firewalker Pack | Requires Cerberus Network | |
Genesis | 320 BW Points | |
Kasumi - Stolen Memory | 560 BW Points | |
Lair of the Shadow Broker(Titled Shadow Broker) | 800 BW Points | |
Mass Effect 2 Digital Art Books | Included in Digital Deluxe | |
Mass Effect 2 Documentary | Included in Digital Deluxe | |
Mass Effect 2 Soundtrack | Included in Digital Deluxe | |
Normandy Crash Site | Requires Cerberus Network | |
Recon Hood | Free on Origin. | |
Overlord | 560 BW Points | |
Sentry Interface | Free on Origin. | |
Terminus Weapon and Armor | Free on Origin. | |
Umbra Visor | Free on Origin. | |
Zaeed - The Price of Revenge | Requires Cerberus Network |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro movies[citation needed] |
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Shorter loading screens
- Regardless of the speed of your system the game will always wait for the loading screen animation to end
Replace .bik clips with shorter ones[2] |
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Patches
- Patch 1.02 is a cumulative update. The Origin/Steam versions are already patched.
HD Texture Pack
- A Lot of Textures is a re-texture community project that brings extra details for the game, replacing around 1200 textures with high-resolution variants.
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] |
-
Coalesced.ini
must be edited with a specific process due to the special format required (see Editing Coalesced.ini).
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 saves into an
ME1
folder inside your ME2 savs folder.[3]
Import Xbox 360 Mass Effect 2 saves
Import Xbox 360 Mass Effect 2 Save Files[4] |
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Video settings
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Disable Vsync[citation needed] |
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High frame rate
Arrange frame rate smoothing[citation needed] |
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
Disable Mouse acceleration[5] |
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Notes
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Controller support
- This mod brings full XInput controller support to the game with haptic feedback support. This mod is currently complete (see official thread).
Instructions[6] |
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Use the ME2Controller mod. |
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation for DLCs, download. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Changing language
Instructions[citation needed] |
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VOLanguage=INT TextLanguage=INT Notes
The languages other than english (INT) must have been installed in order to work. |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | For better support see Helix Mod: Mass Effect 2 | |||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D |
Issues unresolved
EA Online password form doesn't accept some special characters
- Includes ", *, /, :, <, >, ?, \ and |
Change Origin password[citation needed] |
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Issues fixed
Installation interrupted
Install the game from a shared drive from another computer[citation needed] |
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Fix the corrupted folder path in Windows registry[7] |
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Physx Error on Startup
Install Nvidia Physx Legacy System Software[citation needed] |
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Cerberus Network autologin failure
Enable .NET Framework 3.5.1[citation needed] |
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Black screen when entering/exiting planets
Black screen entering/exiting[citation needed] |
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Dark lightning in cutscenes
Disable depth-of-field[citation needed] |
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Alternatively, tweak the game's shaders[citation needed] |
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Clipping into walls/objects
- This method involves Coalesced.ini file. Make sure you have understood what this means.
Add the option to noclip out of the object[citation needed] |
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Notes
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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.
Enable windowed or windowed borderless mode[citation needed] |
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Walk slowly instead of running[citation needed] |
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Unable to save any more games
Patch game files[8] |
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Long loading times with patch 1.02
Use Playwrite's MassAffinity program[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Conrad Verner claims player has pointed gun at him
Fix save file variable[9][10] |
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Notes
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"Unable to authorize the listed DLC" error
"Unable to authorize the listed DLC" error[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Importing ME1 character still launches the interactive story
- This happens if you have installed the Genesis DLC (You can un-check it during download on Origin)
- Can invalidate your ME1 character's decisions in place of new ones
Remove the DLC[11] |
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Forcing Anti-Aliasing causes heavy geometry flicker and other artifacts
- This can potentially happen if you force AA from control panel
injectSMAA[citation needed] |
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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.
Editing Coalesced.ini[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Increase shadow resolution
Increase shadow resolution[citation needed] |
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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.
Disabling Depth of Field/Light Bloom/Motion Blur/Lens Flares[citation needed] |
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- A longer list of options that can be added and altered under [SystemSettings] can be found here.
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.
References
- ↑ Origin is malware. But we all knew that, didn't we? - Multiplayer - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on 2016-8-17
- ↑ ME2 PC Shorter Loading Screens Mod : masseffect - Reddit
- ↑ How To Import ME1 Saves For ME2 - tehPARADOX
- ↑ How to mod ME2 for the Xbox 360 - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on 2016-8-17
- ↑ Fix / Tweak Guide to PC Issues (updated 1-27-10 - last accessed on 2016-8-17
- ↑ ME2 Controller Support (Power Wheel) • me3explorer.freeforums.org
- ↑ Mass Effect 2 won't start - EA Answers HQ
- ↑ ME2 (PC) 50 Save limit & Shared power cooldown NUKED!!!!!!! - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on 2016-8-17
- ↑ Conrad Verner - Mass Effect Wiki
- ↑ *FIX INCLUDED* Conrad Verner Paragon style - Kirrahe mail? - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on 2016-8-17
- ↑ How to disable Genesis? :: Mass Effect 2 General Discussions - last accessed on 2016-8-15