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(Added galaxy map crash fix ("I have no game sound" could also be a fix, MassEffect2Config.exe is awful.. but it seems like we have too many already). "Promoted" Player1.prf to notoriety. It IS important. Fixed the usual broken antrad ref.) |
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect 2\BIOGame\Config\|{{p| | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect 2\BIOGame\Config\|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect 2\Profile\Player1.prf}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Many other settings can be adjusted inside [[#Editing Coalesced.ini|{{file|Coalesced.ini}}]]. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect 2\Save\}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect 2\Save\|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect 2\Profile\Player1.prf}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} For the folders used for importing saves see [[Mass Effect]]. | {{ii}} For the folders used for importing saves see [[Mass Effect]]. | ||
− | <!-- | + | <!-- Should I mention somewhere somehow that Player1.prf stores achievements and bonus unlocks, but also your autologin, and audio settings? --> |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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− | {{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's Mass Effect Trilogy FOV Fix | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use ThirteenAG's Mass Effect Trilogy FOV Fix|fix= |
# Download the archive from [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#masseffect here]. | # Download the archive from [https://thirteenag.github.io/wfp#masseffect here]. | ||
# Download and extract the archive to the game directory, where the exe is located (<code>Binaries</code> or <code>Binaries\Win32</code>) | # Download and extract the archive to the game directory, where the exe is located (<code>Binaries</code> or <code>Binaries\Win32</code>) | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable light environment shadows|ref=<ref>Reference</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable light environment shadows|ref=<ref>Reference</ref>|fix= | ||
{{ii}} If borderless mode didn't fix this issue try to disable light environment shadows it can also fix this problem tested with borderless mode its also fixed random crashes in Shadow Broker and Arrival DLC | {{ii}} If borderless mode didn't fix this issue try to disable light environment shadows it can also fix this problem tested with borderless mode its also fixed random crashes in Shadow Broker and Arrival DLC | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Crash when entering the galaxy map=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Re-enable audio|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160805232535/https://forum.bioware.com/topic/54391-galaxy-map-for-mass-effect-2-crash-after-loading-solved/page-2 Galaxy Map For Mass Effect 2 crash after loading *Solved!* - The BioWare Forum] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect 2\BIOGame\Config\GamerSettings.ini}} | ||
+ | # Delete the ''<code>DisableAudio</code>'' line. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 00:11, 25 August 2020
Developers | |
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BioWare | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 26, 2010 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 94 |
IGDB | 96 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | DLC |
Microtransactions | Unlock |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | ARPG, Shooter |
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 |
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. | |||
Also available in the Mass Effect Trilogy. | ||||
Humble Store | Also available in the Mass Effect Trilogy. | |||
Origin | Included with EA Play. Deluxe Edition also available. |
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Steam | Does not automatically download extra DLC. It should be more mod-friendly though.[1] |
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. Authorization for the DLCs still is dependent of ingame login but it'll work without Origin or Steam.
- All of the DLCs are available in a bundle on Origin, bypassing the Bioware Points. Steam and retail versions can use separate installers to access them for free (direct links are provided below for convenience).
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 | ||
Cerberus Weapon and Armor | Requires Cerberus Network | |
Collectors' Weapon and Armor | Included in the retail Collectors' Edition, and the Digital Deluxe Edition | |
Equalizer Pack | 160 BW Points | |
Firepower Pack | 160 BW Points | |
Firewalker Pack | Requires Cerberus Network | |
Genesis | 320 BW Points | |
Incisor Rifle | Included in Digital Deluxe, and the Aegis Pack | |
Inferno Armor | Included in some pre-orders, and the Equalizer Pack | |
Kasumi - Stolen Memory | 560 BW Points | |
Lair of the 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 | Dr Pepper bonus promotional item, now free on Origin | |
Overlord | 560 BW Points | |
Sentry Interface | Dr Pepper bonus promotional item, now free on Origin | |
Terminus Weapon and Armor | Included in Gamestop or Play.com pre-orders, now free on Origin. | |
Umbra Visor | Dr Pepper bonus promotional item, now free on Origin | |
Zaeed - The Price of Revenge | Requires Cerberus Network |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename files[citation needed] |
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Install Disable Startup Videos |
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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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Modify the .bik clips to run at 2x/4x speed (30/60fps)[3] |
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Separate Keybindings
Install Separate Keybindings |
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Patches
- Patch 1.03 is a cumulative update. The Origin/Steam versions are already patched.
ME2 Recalibrated
- Fixes a lot of bugs not resolved by the official patches.
- Requires starting a new playthrough and it's English language only.
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
- 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.
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect 2\BIOGame\Config\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect 2\Profile\Player1.prf |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24980/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Many other settings can be adjusted inside
Coalesced.ini
.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect 2\Save\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect 2\Profile\Player1.prf |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/24980/pfx/[Note 1] |
- For the folders used for importing saves see Mass Effect.
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 |
Import Mass Effect saves
- Importing saves can be done through
MassEffect2Config.exe
- The save importer may not work. In this case, move your Mass Effect saves into an
ME1
folder inside your ME2 saves folder.[4]
Import Xbox 360 Mass Effect 2 saves
Import Xbox 360 Mass Effect 2 Save Files[5][6] |
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Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Vert- See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Flawless Widescreen and Mass Effect 2 Ultrawide. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Vert- See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Default is 75°. Use Flawless Widescreen or see Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Can be set to x16 in MassEffect2Config.exe |
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Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default; see Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Use Flawless Widescreen |
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Use ThirteenAG's Mass Effect Trilogy FOV Fix |
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Notes
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Field of view (FOV)
- This method involves Coalesced.ini file. Make sure you have understood what this means.
Modify field of view[8][citation needed] |
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Notes
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Disable Vsync[citation needed] |
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High frame rate
Arrange frame rate smoothing[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Enabled by default; see Mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | Only 3 selectable settings; for further adjustment see Mouse sensitivity. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | See Controller support. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
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 | See Controller support. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | See Controller support. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Mouse acceleration
Disable Mouse acceleration[9] |
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Mouse sensitivity
Fix uneven and/or excessive mouse sensitivity |
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If your mouse sensitivity is still too high you will need to modify the variable in
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[10] |
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Use the ME2Controller mod. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, sound effects and dialogue | |
Surround sound | 5.0[11] (7.0 and HRTF can be forced by using DSOAL library [12]) | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | Found under Gameplay settings in-game. | |
Mute on focus lost | Always mutes. | |
EAX support | see Surround sound notes |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation for DLCs, download. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Fan Patch for DLCs, available here. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | Available here. | |||
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 | ||||
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues unresolved
EA Online password form doesn't accept some special characters
- Includes ", *, /, :, <, >, ?, \ and |
Change your EA Online Account password[13] |
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Crash during vehicle chase on Illium
- At the end of the taxi chase with Liara on Illium, during the cutscene, the game freezes completely showing either a frozen image or a black screen while the music continues.
Use config tool to change from fullscreen mode to windowed borderless |
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Run in Windows 7 compatibility mode |
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Add the command line argument -nomoviestartup to the shortcut you use to play (use \Binaries\MassEffect2.exe) |
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Uninstall and re-install all game files and DLCs (or use Origin's Repair feature) |
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Issue may still persists after all of these have been done
No sound in Windows 10
- For some reason the audio will stop when you run the game.
Run the game in windowed mode or borderless window |
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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[14] |
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Physx Error on Startup
Install Nvidia Physx System Software |
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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 lighting 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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Disable light environment shadows[15] |
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Crash when entering the galaxy map
Re-enable audio[16] |
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Unable to save any more games
Patch game files[17] |
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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
- To prevent this bug use ME1 Recalibrated in Mass Effect and ME2 Recalibrated
Fix save file variable[18][19] |
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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[20] |
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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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When moving the camera with the mouse the game starts stuttering/having performance problems
- This is likely an issue with the mouse polling rate on systems with Windows 10 installed
Lower mouse polling rate to 500Hz or lower[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 | Comes with 2.8.0.7, but the game always forces loading of the system version. |
Audio | Wwise | Despite this, the game still ships with (inert) OpenAL dlls. |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.9e |
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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
- ↑ 4x Faster Loading Screens at 60fps - last accessed on 2018-04-25
- ↑ How To Import ME1 Saves For ME2 - tehPARADOX (retrieved)
- ↑ How to mod ME2 for the Xbox 360 - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on 2016-8-17
- ↑ ME2 Save converter, ME1 decisions editor (without using NG+) - The BioWare Forum (retrieved)
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2018-09-20
- Conversation FOV is affected which is undesired behavior https://i.imgur.com/CDju26j.png
- ↑ How to actually fix FOV in Mass Effect · Eugene Homyakov - 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
- ↑ Can ME1 and ME2 support 7.1 surround sound? - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on 2016-8-17
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ELpp3Jfw6Q&list=WL&index=308&t=0s
- ↑ Verified by Mirh
- ↑ Mass Effect 2 won't start - EA Answers HQ
- ↑ Reference
- ↑ Galaxy Map For Mass Effect 2 crash after loading *Solved!* - The BioWare Forum (retrieved)
- ↑ 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