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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Frostbite 3 | + | {{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}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|mass-effect-andromeda--1|73}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|mass-effect-andromeda--1|73}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Currency }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Currency }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Mass Effect }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Mass Effect }} | ||
|steam appid = 1238000 | |steam appid = 1238000 | ||
− | |steam appid side | + | |steam appid side = |
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
|official site= https://www.ea.com/games/mass-effect/mass-effect-andromeda | |official site= https://www.ea.com/games/mass-effect/mass-effect-andromeda | ||
|hltb = 26802 | |hltb = 26802 | ||
+ | |igdb = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row --> | ||
|lutris = mass-effecttm-andromeda | |lutris = mass-effecttm-andromeda | ||
+ | |mobygames = 85797 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |||
|wikipedia = Mass Effect: Andromeda | |wikipedia = Mass Effect: Andromeda | ||
|winehq = 19013 | |winehq = 19013 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{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| Microsoft Store | | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NK4NC5LFCQ7 | Microsoft Store, Origin | Deluxe Edition. Included exclusively with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} as part of its version of EA Play. | | Windows }} |
{{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| 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| Steam | 1238000 | Steam, Origin | Deluxe Edition. Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1238000 | Steam, Origin | Deluxe Edition. Included with {{store feature|EA Play}}. | | Windows }} | ||
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==Monetization== | ==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]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Deep Space Pack | Originally a pre-order bonus. Included in Deluxe edition | + | {{DLC/row| Deep Space Pack | Originally a pre-order bonus. Included in Deluxe edition. | Windows }} |
− | + | {{DLC/row| Multiplayer Deluxe Launch Pack | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions. | Windows }} | |
− | {{DLC/row| Multiplayer Deluxe Launch Pack | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| Multiplayer Super Deluxe Booster Packs | Included in Super Deluxe edition. | Windows }} |
− | {{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 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| 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| Pet Pyjak (Monkey) | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| Scavenger Armor | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions. | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Scavenger Armor | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==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]=== | ===[https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectandromeda/mods/541/ MEA Fixpack]=== | ||
− | {{++}} Fixes bugs not resolved by the game's final patch | + | {{++}} Fixes bugs not resolved by the game's final patch. Requires [[#Frosty Mod Manager|Frosty Mod Manager]]. |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Save\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Save\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Save\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Save\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Screenshots are stored in | + | {{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]]=== | ||
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|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
− | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = unknown |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[TAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[TAA]]. | ||
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = true | |hdr = true | ||
− | |hdr notes = | + | |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 = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = hackable |
− | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = See [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]] or [[Controller:DualSense|DualSense]]. |
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = hackable |
− | |dualshock prompts notes = | + | |dualshock prompts notes = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/masseffectandromeda/mods/595 PlayStation UI Buttons mod]. |
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|separate volume notes = See [[#Volume is too low|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 = Also supports Dolby Atmos | + | |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 = | ||
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===Mod Manager=== | ===Mod Manager=== | ||
− | ====[https:// | + | ====[https://github.com/CadeEvs/FrostyToolsuite/releases/ Frosty Mod Manager]==== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Mod manager compatible with almost all of [[Engine:Frostbite 3|Frostbite]] engine games. |
− | |||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Latest revision as of 18:46, 4 May 2024
Developers | |
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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 | |
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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
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Only comes with a download code on PC. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
Amazon.co.uk | ||||
Microsoft Store | Deluxe Edition. Included exclusively with Xbox Game Pass for PC as part of its version of EA Play. | |||
Origin | Deluxe Edition also available, included with EA Play. Manual link for EA App purchase. |
|||
Steam | Deluxe Edition. Included with EA Play (Steam). | |||
(unavailable) | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | ||||
Humble Store (unavailable) |
- 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. | |
Multiplayer Deluxe Launch Pack | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions. | |
Multiplayer Super Deluxe Booster Packs | Included in Super Deluxe edition. | |
Pathfinder Casual Outfit | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions. | |
Pathfinder Elite Weapon Set (4) | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions. | |
Pet Pyjak (Monkey) | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions. | |
Scavenger Armor | Included in Deluxe and Super Deluxe editions. |
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
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect Andromeda\Save\ |
Microsoft Store | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-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) | <SteamLibrary-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
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] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Presets only. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
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
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | [4] | |
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
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 | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest |
Issues fixed
Mouse cursor permanently visible and stuck at center of screen when not in use
Disable cursor warp[5] |
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Use Mass Effect Andromeda cursor fix[citation needed] |
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Volume is too low
Edit config file[2] |
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GstAudio.Master_Volume 1.000000 GstAudio.Volume_Music 1.000000 GstAudio.Volume_SFX 1.000000 GstAudio.Volume_VO 1.000000
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While using a controller, the right stick causes the camera to pan down while moving
Close Steam client background process[6] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Mod Manager
Frosty Mod Manager
- Mod manager compatible with almost all of Frostbite engine games.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8.1, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-3570 AMD FX-6350 |
Intel Core i7-4790 AMD FX-8350 |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 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 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 480 3 GB (Nvidia), 4 GB (AMD) of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
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 (1238000) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Bioware has removed the Denuvo anti-tamper tech from Mass Effect: Andromeda - last accessed on 2017-07-30
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Verified by User:Blackbird on 2017-03-23
- ↑ Games in Dolby - last accessed on 2020-02-16
- ↑ Fernando Melo on Twitter: "@tibermoon @Tinkham11 crossplay not in the current plans, sorry. and mp is peer to peer (same as me3)" - last accessed on 2017-01-30
- ↑ Verified by User:AstralStorm on 2013-01-21
- ↑ answers.ea.com - Strange controller issue on PC- Left stick moves camera in addition to movement - Answer HQ - last accessed on 2017-08-14