Difference between revisions of "Mass Effect 3"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-nostartupmovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2016-11-02|comment=Makes the game skip right to '''Press any key to continue'''}}</ref>}} |
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− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify ME3_sig_logo in bioengine.ini|ref=<ref>[http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/PC_Tweaks_(Mass_Effect_3)#Disable_the_intro_movie_.28EA_logo.29 PC Tweaks (Mass Effect 3) - Mass Effect Wiki]</ref>|fix= |
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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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{{ii}} This changes the FOV without affecting cutscenes. | {{ii}} This changes the FOV without affecting cutscenes. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Add custom binding to bioinput.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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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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{{ii}} By default the game only has FXAA for anti-aliasing. But is possible to force other anti-aliasing types. | {{ii}} By default the game only has FXAA for anti-aliasing. But is possible to force other anti-aliasing types. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use NVIDIA Inspector (NVIDIA only)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Download and launch [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts NVIDIA Profile Inspector] | # Download and launch [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts NVIDIA Profile Inspector] | ||
# Choose '''Mass Effect 3''' from the profile list | # Choose '''Mass Effect 3''' from the profile list | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable 62 FPS cap|ref={{cn|Untested, check one of the two. And please explain if v-sync is always enforced or not -.-|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|Gamersettings.ini}}. | # Open {{file|Gamersettings.ini}}. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable VSync|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/mass-effect-3-tweak-guide#9|title=Mass Effect 3 Tweak Guide - Configuration File|date=2017-08-26}}</ref>|fix= |
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|GamerSettings.ini}}. | # Open {{file|GamerSettings.ini}}. | ||
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https://me3tweaks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5 | https://me3tweaks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5 | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace Coalesced.bin|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150916043841/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/270412-hacking-in-gamepad-support-on-pc-coalescedbin/page-2|title=Hacking in gamepad support on PC - Coalesced.bin - The BioWare Forum|date=2016-8-17}}]</ref>|fix= |
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/30-mass-effect-3-xbox-360-controller-support/ replacement Coalesced.bin]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/30-mass-effect-3-xbox-360-controller-support/ replacement Coalesced.bin]. | ||
# Move it to <code>{{p|game}}\BIOGame\CookedPCConsole</code>, replacing the existing file. | # Move it to <code>{{p|game}}\BIOGame\CookedPCConsole</code>, replacing the existing file. | ||
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==="Origin (EA) is no longer running. Mass Effect 3 will now close"=== | ==="Origin (EA) is no longer running. Mass Effect 3 will now close"=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall Origin into default folder|ref=<ref>Tested by [[User:Andytizer|Andytizer]].</ref>|fix= |
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Make sure Origin is installed in the default folder (<code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin\</code>), not on another drive. | Make sure Origin is installed in the default folder (<code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin\</code>), not on another drive. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===64bit Version Error Message=== | ===64bit Version Error Message=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=64bit Version Error Message|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
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The following error message may appear: | The following error message may appear: | ||
:The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you're running. Check your computer's system information to see whether you need a x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) version of the program, and then contact the software publisher. | :The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you're running. Check your computer's system information to see whether you need a x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) version of the program, and then contact the software publisher. | ||
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Mouse movement may cause slowdowns. This can be fixed by disabling Origin overlay within the game. | Mouse movement may cause slowdowns. This can be fixed by disabling Origin overlay within the game. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Mouse Causing Stuttering|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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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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{{ii}} Sometimes the game crashes with an error about MSVCR90.dll. | {{ii}} Sometimes the game crashes with an error about MSVCR90.dll. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete save folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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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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===Crash on From Ashes DLC=== | ===Crash on From Ashes DLC=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Crash on From Ashes DLC|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
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At Eden Prime, shortly after watching the cutscene for the first pod, the player crashes. | At Eden Prime, shortly after watching the cutscene for the first pod, the player crashes. | ||
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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: | 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: | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Retail DVD Install Issue|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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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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In order to solve the issue: | In order to solve the issue: | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Origin Install Issue|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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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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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; | 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; | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Language Fix|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
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After you have downloaded and installed the game: | After you have downloaded and installed the game: | ||
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===DLC Error=== | ===DLC Error=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=DLC Error|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
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Sometimes the game will have problems loading DLC (both free and paid DLC) and will present an error message stating "Unable to authorize the listed DLC. Please log in to the Alliance Network with the account used to purchase the DLC". This is usually caused by an error during the download. | Sometimes the game will have problems loading DLC (both free and paid DLC) and will present an error message stating "Unable to authorize the listed DLC. Please log in to the Alliance Network with the account used to purchase the DLC". This is usually caused by an error during the download. | ||
# To solve the error, open Origin and bring up Mass Effect 3's information by clicking the "i" icon below it. | # To solve the error, open Origin and bring up Mass Effect 3's information by clicking the "i" icon below it. | ||
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===Unable to save any more games=== | ===Unable to save any more games=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Increase 50 save limit|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126233512/http://forum.bioware.com/topic/423060-increasing-me3s-50-save-limit-success|title=Increasing ME3's 50-save Limit - SUCCESS! - The BioWare Forum|date=2016-8-17}}</ref>{{CN|personally untested with actual game. check required|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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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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===Importing=== | ===Importing=== | ||
====Import Save Game==== | ====Import Save Game==== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Import Save Game|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
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{{ii}} For general troubleshooting with importing, please refer to [http://help.ea.com/article/will-i-be-able-to-import-a-save-file-from-steam-into-mass-effect-3 EA's save game import FAQ] and this detailed post about [http://masseffect.livejournal.com/1260952.html modding and save game imports from LiveJournal user bluefall]. | {{ii}} For general troubleshooting with importing, please refer to [http://help.ea.com/article/will-i-be-able-to-import-a-save-file-from-steam-into-mass-effect-3 EA's save game import FAQ] and this detailed post about [http://masseffect.livejournal.com/1260952.html modding and save game imports from LiveJournal user bluefall]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
====Import From Mass Effect 2 Folder==== | ====Import From Mass Effect 2 Folder==== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Import From Mass Effect 2 Folder|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
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{{ii}} Mass Effect 3 does not use an import save game data in the same way that one could import save game data from [[Mass Effect]] to [[Mass Effect 2]]. Instead, it detects an existing Mass Effect 2 save games folder (as if Mass Effect 2 was installed and completed). Therefore there should be no issue as long as the same computer used to complete Mass Effect 2 is used to start a new game in Mass Effect 3. | {{ii}} Mass Effect 3 does not use an import save game data in the same way that one could import save game data from [[Mass Effect]] to [[Mass Effect 2]]. Instead, it detects an existing Mass Effect 2 save games folder (as if Mass Effect 2 was installed and completed). Therefore there should be no issue as long as the same computer used to complete Mass Effect 2 is used to start a new game in Mass Effect 3. | ||
}} | }} | ||
====Import Without Reinstalling==== | ====Import Without Reinstalling==== | ||
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To import a Mass Effect 2 save file from an old computer to the one in which Mass Effect 3 is currently installed, copy your old career folders to: <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect 2\Save\</code> | To import a Mass Effect 2 save file from an old computer to the one in which Mass Effect 3 is currently installed, copy your old career folders to: <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect 2\Save\</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
====Lost Old Save Game==== | ====Lost Old Save Game==== | ||
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{{ii}} One can replace an old save game by going to [http://www.masseffect2saves.com/ Mass Effect 2 Saves], which is a repository of Mass Effect 2 save games with various playthroughs which can be imported into Mass Effect 3. | {{ii}} One can replace an old save game by going to [http://www.masseffect2saves.com/ Mass Effect 2 Saves], which is a repository of Mass Effect 2 save games with various playthroughs which can be imported into Mass Effect 3. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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If a Mass Effect 2 save game is not detected, there are currently some methods to fix this. | If a Mass Effect 2 save game is not detected, there are currently some methods to fix this. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Rename Save Game Folder|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
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{{ii}} A save editor may have changed the folder structure. Change this back to allow Mass Effect 3 to autodetect correctly. | {{ii}} A save editor may have changed the folder structure. Change this back to allow Mass Effect 3 to autodetect correctly. | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect 2\Save\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect 2\Save\</code> | ||
# Change the folder name to <code>Name_12_Class_012610</code> | # Change the folder name to <code>Name_12_Class_012610</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit GamerSettings.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|GamerSettings.ini}}. | # Open {{file|GamerSettings.ini}}. | ||
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{{ii}} 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 | {{ii}} 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 | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace exe file if wrong version|ref={{cn|date=March 2016}}|fix= |
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#Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Mass Effect 3\Binaries\Win32\</code> | #Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Mass Effect 3\Binaries\Win32\</code> | ||
#Right click {{file|MassEffect3.exe}}, select properties, choose the details tab, under "file version" it should start with 1.5.xxxx.xxx | #Right click {{file|MassEffect3.exe}}, select properties, choose the details tab, under "file version" it should start with 1.5.xxxx.xxx | ||
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{{ii}} 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. | {{ii}} 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. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use NVIDIA Inspector (NVIDIA only)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Download and launch [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts NVIDIA Profile Inspector] | # Download and launch [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts NVIDIA Profile Inspector] | ||
# Choose '''Mass Effect 3''' from the profile list | # Choose '''Mass Effect 3''' from the profile list |
Revision as of 02:05, 23 November 2017
Developers | |
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Single player | BioWare |
Multiplayer | Psyonix[1] |
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 | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Origin | Digital Deluxe also available. |
- All versions require Origin DRM.
- 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 | ||
Reckoner Knight Armor | Obtained by logging in to account in Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo[2] (The demo is available on Steam) | |
Reckoning | Free. | |
Rebellion | Free. | |
Resurgence | Free. | |
Retaliation | Free. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the -nostartupmovies command line argument[3]
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Modify ME3_sig_logo in bioengine.ini[4] |
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HD Texture Pack
- A Lot of Textures(ALOT) is a re-texture project aiming to bring Mass Effect 3's textures to today's standards, replacing around 2200 textures with high-resolution variants.
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
Borderless fullscreen windowed
- If the taskbar appears on top, set the game to Fullscreen and then back to Window (No Border) to eliminate it.[5]
Anti-aliasing (AA)
- By default the game only has FXAA for anti-aliasing. But is possible to force other anti-aliasing types.
Use NVIDIA Inspector (NVIDIA only)[citation needed] |
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Notes
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High frame rate
Disable 62 FPS cap[citation needed] |
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bSmoothFrameRate=FALSE SmoothFrameRate=False Notes
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Disable VSync[9] |
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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
Replace Coalesced.bin[10] |
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Notes
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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/LAN. |
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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.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Mass Effect 3 | ||
TriDef 3D |
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"
Reinstall Origin into default folder[11] |
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Make sure Origin is installed in the default folder ( |
64bit Version Error Message
64bit Version Error Message[citation needed] |
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The following error message may appear:
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Mouse Causing Stuttering
Mouse movement may cause slowdowns. This can be fixed by disabling Origin overlay within the game.
Mouse Causing Stuttering[citation needed] |
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MSVCR90.dll startup Crash
- Sometimes the game crashes with an error about MSVCR90.dll.
Delete save folder[citation needed] |
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Startup Crash 2
This error message may appear on startup:[12]
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
Crash on From Ashes DLC[citation needed] |
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At Eden Prime, shortly after watching the cutscene for the first pod, the player crashes.
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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:
Retail DVD Install Issue[citation needed] |
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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:
Origin Install Issue[citation needed] |
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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;
Language Fix[citation needed] |
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After you have downloaded and installed the game:
Now replace the Finally, delete the Mass effect 3 is now fully in English. |
DLC Error
DLC Error[citation needed] |
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Sometimes the game will have problems loading DLC (both free and paid DLC) and will present an error message stating "Unable to authorize the listed DLC. Please log in to the Alliance Network with the account used to purchase the DLC". This is usually caused by an error during the download.
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Unable to save any more games
Increase 50 save limit[13][citation needed] |
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Importing
Import Save Game
Import Save Game[citation needed] |
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Import From Mass Effect 2 Folder
Import From Mass Effect 2 Folder[citation needed] |
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Import Without Reinstalling
Import Without Reinstalling[14] |
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To import a Mass Effect 2 save file from an old computer to the one in which Mass Effect 3 is currently installed, copy your old career folders to: |
Lost Old Save Game
Lost Old Save Game[citation needed] |
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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.
Rename Save Game Folder[citation needed] |
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Edit GamerSettings.ini[citation needed] |
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[SaveGames] Location=%USERPROFILE%\Documents\BioWare\Mass Effect 2\Save\
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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
Replace exe file if wrong version[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Audio | 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.
Use NVIDIA Inspector (NVIDIA only)[citation needed] |
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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.
- ME3Explorer - A multi-tool software for modding Mass Effect 3. Also includes a Coalesced.bin editor for further tweaking.
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
- ↑ Psyonix on Twitter: "@Shinjiki81 Well, we helped contribute to the multiplayer for that one. The lovely folks at @bioware crafted the rad single-player game." - last accessed on 2017-07-23
- ↑ Kingdoms of Amalur Crossover Content - Mass Effect 3 Wiki Guide - IGN - last accessed on 2016-8-30
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2016-11-02
- Makes the game skip right to Press any key to continue
- ↑ PC Tweaks (Mass Effect 3) - Mass Effect Wiki
- ↑ Tested by Andytizer
- ↑ 3DCenter Forum - View Single Post - Antialiasing - Kompatibilitätsbits - Sammelthread
- ↑ 3DCenter Forum - View Single Post - Antialiasing - Kompatibilitätsbits - Sammelthread
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 3DCenter Forum - View Single Post - SLI - Kompatibilitätsbits - Sammelthread
- ↑ Mass Effect 3 Tweak Guide - Configuration File - last accessed on 2017-08-26
- ↑ Hacking in gamepad support on PC - Coalesced.bin - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on 2016-8-17]
- ↑ Tested by Andytizer.
- ↑ Crash on startup - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on 2016-8-17
- ↑ Increasing ME3's 50-save Limit - SUCCESS! - The BioWare Forum - last accessed on 2016-8-17
- ↑ http://www.masseffect2saves.com/import.php
- ↑ HBAO+ Compatibility Flags Thread - Guru3D.com Forums