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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Mass Effect Andromeda cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Mass Effect Andromeda cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Frostbite 3|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.develop-online.net/news/e3-2015-frostbite-powered-mass-effect-andromeda-revealed/0207833|title=E3 2015: Frostbite-powered Mass Effect Andromeda revealed|date=2016-6-19}}</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Frostbite 3}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 21, 2017}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 21, 2017}}
|steam appid  =  
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|reception    =
|steam appid side =  
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|mass-effect-andromeda|72}}
|gogcom page  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|1547/mass-effect-andromeda|72}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|mass-effect-andromeda--1|73}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Currency }}
 +
{{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, RPG }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | LGBTQ, Sci-fi, Space }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Mass Effect }}
 +
|steam appid  = 1238000
 +
|steam appid side =  
 +
|gogcom id    =
 +
|gogcom id side =
 +
|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/mass-effect/mass-effect-andromeda
 +
|hltb        = 26802
 +
|igdb        = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row -->
 +
|lutris      = mass-effecttm-andromeda
 +
|mobygames    = 85797
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = Mass Effect: Andromeda
 
|wikipedia    = Mass Effect: Andromeda
|winehq      =  
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|winehq      = 19013
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Mass Effect}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://www.masseffect.com/ Official site]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1238000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Mass_Effect_Wiki Mass Effect Wiki]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Origin | Only comes with a download code on PC. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B01H0LFT5W | Origin | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B01H0LFT5W | Origin | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B01I64BOPQ | Origin | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon.co.uk | B01I64BOPQ | Origin | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3161-1 | Origin | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | / | Microsoft Store, Origin | Deluxe Edition. Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GameStop | 146281 | Origin | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Origin | mass-effect/mass-effect-andromeda | Origin | Deluxe Edition also available, included with {{store feature|EA Play}}.<br>[https://www.ea.com/games/mass-effect/mass-effect-andromeda/buy/pc Manual link for EA App purchase]. |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | mass-effect-andromeda | Origin | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 1238000 | Steam, Origin | Deluxe Edition. Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Origin | mass-effect/mass-effect-andromeda/standard-edition | Origin | Deluxe and Super Deluxe also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3161-1 | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | mass-effect-andromeda-pc | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | mass-effect-andromeda | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin}}.
 +
{{ii}} {{removed DRM|Denuvo Anti-Tamper}} was removed from the game with 1.09 patch.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.dsogaming.com/news/bioware-has-removed-denuvo-from-mass-effect-andromeda/|title=Bioware has removed the Denuvo anti-tamper tech from Mass Effect: Andromeda | DSOGaming | The Dark Side Of Gaming|date=2017-07-30}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|cross-game bonus      =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]].
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Origin||Denuvo}}.<ref>[https://imgur.com/JWoScE8 ME:A Denuvo Scanning - Imgur]</ref>
 
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Deep Space Pack | Pre-order bonus | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Deep Space Pack | Originally a pre-order bonus. Included in Deluxe edition. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Digital soundtrack | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editons | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Multiplayer Deluxe Launch Pack | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions. | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Deluxe Edition Content | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editons | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Multiplayer Super Deluxe Booster Packs | Included in Super Deluxe edition. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Pathfinder Casual Outfit | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Pathfinder Elite Weapon Set (4) | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Pet Pyjak (Monkey) | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Scavenger Armor | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions. | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Essential improvements==
 +
===Skip intro videos===
 +
{{ii}} See [https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectandromeda/mods/439 Skip Bioware Logo] mod. Requires [[#Frosty Mod Manager|Frosty Mod Manager]].
 +
 +
===[https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectandromeda/mods/541/ MEA Fixpack]===
 +
{{++}} Fixes bugs not resolved by the game's final patch. Requires [[#Frosty Mod Manager|Frosty Mod Manager]].
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 +
{{Image|Mass Effect Andromeda game.png|Gameplay settings.}}
 +
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Save\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Save\}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Save\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Save\}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} Screenshots are stored in <code>{{P|userprofile}}\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Screenshots</code>
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{{ii}} Screenshots are stored in {{folder|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Screenshots\}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               = true
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           =  
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
|xbox cloud           =  
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|origin                   = true
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               = unknown
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{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}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/mass-effect-andromeda/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/mass-effect-andromeda/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
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|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
|multimonitor              = true
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|multimonitor              = limited
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|multimonitor notes        = Cutscenes are pillarboxed to 16:9 (see the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=169361#p169361 WSGF topic]).
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = limited
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Cutscenes are pillarboxed to 16:9 (see the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=169361#p169361 WSGF topic]).
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
|fov notes                  = <ref>[https://twitter.com/tibermoon/status/823201554304036865 Ian S. Frazier on Twitter]</ref>
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|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Appears to be turned on by default. If not see [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
 
|anisotropic notes          = Appears to be turned on by default. If not see [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]].
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[TAA]]
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]], [[TAA]].
 +
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = true
 +
|hdr notes                  = Supported via driver-API; thus also available on Windows <10. Also supports Dolby Vision.
 +
|ray tracing                = false
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} Supports HDR output
 
  
 
===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref=<ref name="Blackbird_20170323">{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2017-03-23|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit config file|ref=<ref name="Blackbird_20170323">{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2017-03-23|comment=}}</ref>}}
 
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open {{file|ProfOpts_profile}} in text editor.
 
# Open {{file|ProfOpts_profile}} in text editor.
# Set this value <code>GstRender.AnisotropicFilter 1</code>
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# Set this value <code>GstRender.AnisotropicFilter 4</code>
# Save the file
 
}}
 
 
 
===Moion blur===
 
{{ii}} By default motion blur is tied to the in-game post-processing quality.
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Disabling motion blur with a user.cfg|ref=<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/masseffect/comments/5zp07q/no_spoilerspsa_how_to_turn_off_motion_blur/ &#91;No Spoilers&#93;&#91;PSA&#93; How To Turn Off Motion Blur : masseffect]</ref>}}
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>
 
# Create the file <code>user.cfg</code> with Notepad.
 
# Add following line: <code>WorldRender.MotionBlurEnable 0</code>
 
 
# Save the file.
 
# Save the file.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{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}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
|full controller          = unknown
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|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap          = false
|controller remap notes    =  
+
|controller remap notes    = Presets only.
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = true
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
|controller hotplug        = unknown
+
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = hackable
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        = See [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]] or [[Controller:DualSense|DualSense]].
 +
|dualshock prompts        = hackable
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectandromeda/mods/595 PlayStation UI Buttons mod].
 +
|light bar support        = false
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 +
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = true
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Mass Effect Andromeda audio.png|Audio settings}}
 
{{Image|Mass Effect Andromeda audio.png|Audio settings}}
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    = See [[#Volume is too low|here if volume is too low]]
+
|separate volume notes    = See [[#Volume is too low|Volume is too low]].
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    =  
+
|surround sound notes    = Also supports Dolby Atmos.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dolby.com/us/en/categories/games.html|title=Games in Dolby|date=2020-02-16}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
|closed captions          = unknown
+
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
+
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes = An exception is the credits track "Under Stars" by AURORA.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  = unknown
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/04/mass-effect-andromeda-partial-fix.html Helix Mod: Mass Effect Andromeda (Partial-Fix)].
 +
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        = unknown
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D,Z3D,DirectVR
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      = true
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Mouse Cursor permanently visible and stuck at center of screen when not in use===
+
===Mouse cursor permanently visible and stuck at center of screen when not in use===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable cursor warp|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AstralStorm|date=2013-01-21}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Run executable in Windows 8 compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=March 2017}}}}
+
{{--}} Make sure to use SpecialK version 22.8.3 or older, as newer versions up to and including 23.1.3 crash on launch. For fullscreen mode (required for native HDR), the last version known to work is 22.4.9.1.
# Right click on game executable or shortcut and click properties.
+
 
# Click the Compatibility tab and tick "Run this program in compability mode".  
+
# Install Special K by following the [https://wiki.special-k.info/SpecialK/Local Special K Local installation].
# Select Windows 8 from the dropdown menu and apply.
+
# Start the game and press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|Backspace}} to toggle Special K's Control Panel.
 +
# Confirm that "No Warp (cursor visible)" is enabled under "Input Management".
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/jaryn-kubik/MEAFix/releases Mass Effect Andromeda cursor fix]|ref={{cn|date=January 2018}}}}
  
 
===Volume is too low===
 
===Volume is too low===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref=<ref name="Blackbird_20170323"/>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Edit config file|ref=<ref name="Blackbird_20170323"/>}}
 
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open {{file|ProfOpts_profile}} in text editor.
 
# Open {{file|ProfOpts_profile}} in text editor.
# Find {{code|GstAudio.Master_Volume 1.000000}} line.
+
# Find any of these lines and edit them to your desired values
# Set it to higher value such as '''2.000000''' or '''3.000000''' (which are 200% and 300% of in-game volume respectively).
+
<pre>
# Save the file.
+
GstAudio.Master_Volume 1.000000
 +
GstAudio.Volume_Music 1.000000
 +
GstAudio.Volume_SFX 1.000000
 +
GstAudio.Volume_VO 1.000000
 +
</pre>
 +
<ol><li value="4">Set them to higher values such as '''2.000000''' or '''3.000000''' (which are 200% and 300% of in-game volume respectively).</li></ol>
 +
<ol><li value="5">Save the file.</li></ol>
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===While using a controller, the right stick causes the camera to pan down while moving===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Close Steam client background process|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues/Strange-controller-issue-on-PC-Left-stick-moves-camera-in/td-p/5943722|title=answers.ea.com - Strange controller issue on PC- Left stick moves camera in addition to movement - Answer HQ|date=2017-08-14}}</ref>|fix=
 +
#Exit to desktop.
 +
#Open Task Manager.
 +
#Find the Steam background process and close it.
 +
#Return to the game. The gamepad controls should behave normally.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = true
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Mod Manager===
 +
====[https://github.com/CadeEvs/FrostyToolsuite/releases/ Frosty Mod Manager]====
 +
{{ii}} Mod manager compatible with almost all of [[Engine:Frostbite 3|Frostbite]] engine games.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 480
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 480
|recVRAM  = 3-4 GB
+
|recVRAM  = 3 GB (Nvidia), 4 GB (AMD)
 +
|notes    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 03:22, 2 December 2023

Mass Effect: Andromeda
Mass Effect: Andromeda cover
Developers
BioWare
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
Frostbite 3
Release dates
Windows March 21, 2017
Reception
Metacritic 72
OpenCritic 72
IGDB 73
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions Currency
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres ARPG, Shooter, RPG
Vehicles Automobile
Art styles Realistic
Themes LGBTQ, Sci-fi, Space
Series Mass Effect
Mass Effect: Andromeda on HowLongToBeat
Mass Effect: Andromeda on IGDB
Mass Effect: Andromeda on MobyGames
Mass Effect: Andromeda on Wikipedia
Mass Effect
Mass Effect 2008
Mass Effect 2 2010
Mass Effect 3 2012
Mass Effect: Andromeda 2017
Mass Effect Legendary Edition 2021

Mass Effect: Andromeda is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person ARPG, shooter and RPG game in the Mass Effect series.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Origin
Only comes with a download code on PC.
Windows
Amazon.com
Origin
Windows
Amazon.co.uk
Origin
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Origin
Deluxe Edition. Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play.
Windows
Origin
Origin
Deluxe Edition also available, included with EA Play.
Manual link for EA App purchase.
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Origin
Deluxe Edition. Included with EA Play (Steam).
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
Humble Store (unavailable)
Origin
Windows
All versions require Origin DRM.
Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM was removed from the game with 1.09 patch.[1]

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via EA Play.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Deep Space Pack Originally a pre-order bonus. Included in Deluxe edition.
Windows
Multiplayer Deluxe Launch Pack Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions.
Windows
Multiplayer Super Deluxe Booster Packs Included in Super Deluxe edition.
Windows
Pathfinder Casual Outfit Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions.
Windows
Pathfinder Elite Weapon Set (4) Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions.
Windows
Pet Pyjak (Monkey) Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions.
Windows
Scavenger Armor Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions.
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

See Skip Bioware Logo mod. Requires Frosty Mod Manager.

MEA Fixpack

Fixes bugs not resolved by the game's final patch. Requires Frosty Mod Manager.

Game data

Gameplay settings.
Gameplay settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Save\
Microsoft Store
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\
Microsoft Store
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
Xbox Cloud

Video

Video Output settings
Video Output settings
Graphics 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.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Supported via driver-API; thus also available on Windows <10. Also supports Dolby Vision.
Ray tracing (RT)

Anisotropic filtering (AF)

Edit config file[2]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open ProfOpts_profile in text editor.
  3. Set this value GstRender.AnisotropicFilter 4
  4. Save the file.

Input

Controls settings
Controls settings
Bindings settings
Bindings settings

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
See Volume is too low.
Surround sound
Also supports Dolby Atmos.[3]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio
An exception is the credits track "Under Stars" by AURORA.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
Online play
4 Co-op

Connection types

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: Mass Effect Andromeda (Partial-Fix).
vorpX
G3D, Z3D, DirectVR
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.
Devices
3RD Space Gaming Vest

Issues fixed

Mouse cursor permanently visible and stuck at center of screen when not in use

Disable cursor warp[5]
Make sure to use SpecialK version 22.8.3 or older, as newer versions up to and including 23.1.3 crash on launch. For fullscreen mode (required for native HDR), the last version known to work is 22.4.9.1.
  1. Install Special K by following the Special K Local installation.
  2. Start the game and press Ctrl+ Shift+← Backspace to toggle Special K's Control Panel.
  3. Confirm that "No Warp (cursor visible)" is enabled under "Input Management".
Use Mass Effect Andromeda cursor fix[citation needed]

Volume is too low

Edit config file[2]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open ProfOpts_profile in text editor.
  3. Find any of these lines and edit them to your desired values
GstAudio.Master_Volume 1.000000
GstAudio.Volume_Music 1.000000
GstAudio.Volume_SFX 1.000000
GstAudio.Volume_VO 1.000000
  1. Set them to higher values such as 2.000000 or 3.000000 (which are 200% and 300% of in-game volume respectively).
  1. Save the file.

While using a controller, the right stick causes the camera to pan down while moving

Close Steam client background process[6]
  1. Exit to desktop.
  2. Open Task Manager.
  3. Find the Steam background process and close it.
  4. Return to the game. The gamepad controls should behave normally.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Mod Manager

Frosty Mod Manager

Mod manager compatible with almost all of Frostbite engine games.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-3570
AMD FX-6350
System memory (RAM) 8 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
A 64-bit operating system is required.

Notes

  1. 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