Difference between revisions of "Mass Effect 3"
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# Download and run [http://wenchy.net/me3-coalesced-utility/ ME3 Coalesced Utility]. | # Download and run [http://wenchy.net/me3-coalesced-utility/ ME3 Coalesced Utility]. | ||
# In the utility open <code>Coalesced.bin</code> from <code>{{p|game}}\BIOGame\CookedPCConsole\</code> | # In the utility open <code>Coalesced.bin</code> from <code>{{p|game}}\BIOGame\CookedPCConsole\</code> | ||
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# Download and launch [http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/nvidia_inspector_download.html NVIDIA Inspector] | # Download and launch [http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/nvidia_inspector_download.html NVIDIA Inspector] | ||
# Open up '''Driver Profile Settings''' | # Open up '''Driver Profile Settings''' | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
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# Open {{file|[[#Configuration file(s) location|Gamersettings.ini]]}} | # Open {{file|[[#Configuration file(s) location|Gamersettings.ini]]}} | ||
# Add the following under <code>[SystemSettings]</code> | # Add the following under <code>[SystemSettings]</code> | ||
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# Click on the gear in the top right. | # Click on the gear in the top right. | ||
# Click "Settings". | # Click "Settings". | ||
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# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Bioware</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Bioware</code> | ||
# Delete the <code>Save</code> folder. | # Delete the <code>Save</code> folder. | ||
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# Start downloading Mass Effect 3 via Origin, pause the download and exit Origin. | # Start downloading Mass Effect 3 via Origin, pause the download and exit Origin. | ||
# Delete all files in the Mass Effect 3 subfolder of Origin's game install folder. By Default this is <code>C:\Program Files\Origin Games\Mass Effect 3</code> Also, delete all files in Origin's download cache <code>{{p|programdata}}\Origin\DownloadCache</code> | # Delete all files in the Mass Effect 3 subfolder of Origin's game install folder. By Default this is <code>C:\Program Files\Origin Games\Mass Effect 3</code> Also, delete all files in Origin's download cache <code>{{p|programdata}}\Origin\DownloadCache</code> | ||
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#Exit Origin. | #Exit Origin. | ||
#Go to the Control Panel and uninstall any 'Microsoft Visual C++ 20XX' packages you may have. | #Go to the Control Panel and uninstall any 'Microsoft Visual C++ 20XX' packages you may have. | ||
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# Download [http://sourceforge.net/projects/me3explorer/ ME3 Explorer] | # Download [http://sourceforge.net/projects/me3explorer/ ME3 Explorer] | ||
# Run ME3Explorer and select PCC Editor 2.0 (under ''Developer Tools'') | # Run ME3Explorer and select PCC Editor 2.0 (under ''Developer Tools'') | ||
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# Open {{file|[[#Configuration file(s) location|GamerSettings.ini]]}} | # Open {{file|[[#Configuration file(s) location|GamerSettings.ini]]}} | ||
# Add your Mass Effect 2 saves folder location next to <code>Location=</code> | # Add your Mass Effect 2 saves folder location next to <code>Location=</code> | ||
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# Download and launch [http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/nvidia_inspector_download.html NVIDIA Inspector] | # Download and launch [http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/nvidia_inspector_download.html NVIDIA Inspector] | ||
# Open up '''Driver Profile Settings''' | # Open up '''Driver Profile Settings''' |
Revision as of 08:26, 27 July 2016
Developers | |
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BioWare | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 6, 2012 |
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
- Mass Effect 3 can optionally import save games from Mass Effect 2, which in turn can import save games from Mass Effect.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Digital Deluxe | |||
Origin |
- All versions require Origin.
- Game will not run in offline mode on Origin. You can bypass it altogether with this
DLC and expansion packs
- This game has in-game micro-transactions (not listed below).
- DLC can be bought through Origin by right clicking Mass Effect 3 and View Game Details or from Amazon
Name | Notes | |
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Alternate Appearance Pack 1 | ||
Citadel | ||
Earth | Free. | |
Extended Cut | Free. | |
Firefight Pack | ||
From Ashes | Included in Digital Deluxe | |
Genesis 2 | ||
Groundside Resistance Pack | ||
Leviathan | ||
M90 Indra Sniper Rifle | ||
Mass Effect™ Trilogy Art | Included in Mass Effect Trilogy bundle | |
Mass Effect 3 Digital Art Books | Included in Digital Deluxe | |
Mass Effect 3 Soundtrack | Included in Digital Deluxe | |
N7 Collector's Edition materials | Included in Digital Deluxe | |
Omega | ||
Reckoning | Free. | |
Rebellion | Free. | |
Resurgence | Free. | |
Retaliation | Free. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Save game data location
System | Location |
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Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
Video settings
Anti-aliasing (AA)
- By default the game only has FXAA for anti-aliasing. But is possible to force other anti-aliasing types.
Instructions |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
- If the taskbar appears on top, set the game to Fullscreen and then back to Window (No Border) to eliminate it.[1]
High frame rate
Instructions |
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Input settings
Controller support
Complete Xbox 360 interface restoration: http://www.nexusmods.com/masseffect3/mods/407/?
https://me3tweaks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 4 | Co-op Use ME3 Private Server Emulator. |
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Online play | 4 | Co-op Multiplayer activity and progress affects the singleplayer storyline. Note that the Extended Cut DLC modifies the game such that playing the multiplayer is not required for the "best" singleplayer story ending. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 5659, 6000 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
- GeForce.com has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game.
'Origin (EA) is no longer running. Mass Effect 3 will now close'
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64bit Version Error Message
Instructions |
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Mouse Causing Stuttering
Mouse movement may cause slowdowns. This can be fixed by disabling Origin overlay within the game.
Instructions |
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MSVCR90.dll startup Crash
- Sometimes the game crashes with an error about MSVCR90.dll.
Instructions |
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Startup Crash 2
This error message may appear on startup:[2]
Problem signature: Problem Event Name: BEX Application Name: MassEffect3.exe Application Version: 1.1.5427.4 Application Timestamp: 4f46d052 Fault Module Name: awc.dll Fault Module Version: 3.2.4.6 Fault Module Timestamp: 4ee2521d Exception Offset: 0008342f Exception Code: c0000417 Exception Data: 00000000 OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.768.3 Locale ID: 1033 Additional Information 1: 636e Additional Information 2: 636ed4ad6e2ce5a3e01564e40133fee8 Additional Information 3: 61e2 Additional Information 4: 61e20e96bfcd8b3479be5a6b63429556
Going into the folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Bioware\Mass Effect 3\Binaries\Win32\
and remove or rename the "atiags.dll" may fix this issue.
Crash on From Ashes DLC
Instructions |
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Retail DVD Install Issue
Some users experience issues installing Mass Effect 3 from a retail disc. After starting the install process and entering the product key, an error message claiming it is not a valid Mass Effect 3 serial number appears. Despite this, Mass Effect 3 will now be activated in your Origin library. Further attempts to run the installation process will still prompt for a product key, and upon entering it will result in an error message stating the key has already been used. It is impossible to continue the install process from this point.
There are two possible solutions to this issue. The first and easiest option is to simply download Mass Effect 3 via Origin. However, for those on slower or bandwidth limited internet connections, this may not be a viable option. It is still possible to install from the DVDs using the following workaround:
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Origin Install Issue
In some cases where Mass Effect 3 has been downloaded through Origin, upon installation users are met with this error message:
Error: The VC++ runtime redistributable package was not installed successfully. Setup cannot continue.
In order to solve the issue:
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Language Fix
If you buy the game on Origin and discover the in-game menu and subtitles are a different language then English, there is a way to correct it;
Instructions |
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DLC Error
Instructions |
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Unable to save any more games
Instructions |
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Importing
Import Save Game
Instructions |
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Import From Mass Effect 2 Folder
Instructions |
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Import Without Reinstalling
Instructions |
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Lost Old Save Game
Instructions |
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Save Game Not Detected
If a Mass Effect 2 save game is not detected, there are currently some methods to fix this.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Multiplayer game using "Different Version"
- When attempting to join a game an error will display that you cannot join due to the executable being version 1.6 instead of 1.5
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 | Speex, Wwise | |
Interface | Scaleform | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Ambient occlusion
- Default NVIDIA driver profile does not have compatibility bits to enable ambient occlusion for the game. But it can be enabled by tweaking the driver profile settings.
Instructions |
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Mods
- Mass Effect 3 Nexus - One of the most popular modding communities, has decent amount of mods for Mass Effect 3.
- ME3 Explorer - A multi-tool software for modding Mass Effect 3. Also includes a Coalesced.bin editor for further tweaking.
- smarteck's Mods - Has lots of HD retextures for improving image quality.
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 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7) |
2 GB (XP) 4 GB (Vista, 7) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1800 Nvidia GeForce 7900 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3 support |
ATI Radeon HD 4850 Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti 512 MB of VRAM |
- AMD video cards below minimum system requirements: Radeon HD 3200, HD 3300, HD 4350
- Nvidia video cards below minimum system requirements: GeForce 9300, 8500, 8400, and 8300
- S3 video cards are not supported
References
- ↑ Tested by Andytizer
- ↑ Crash on startup - The BioWare Forum