Mass Effects future for games.
Story and Narrative: - Emotional character depth and life: Give Companions and key characters strong personalities, meaningful dialogue, and genuine emotional arcs that players connect with - Iconic music and timing: Bring back memorable and emotionally resonant music that hits at the right moments to elevate key scenes like the leaving of earth for example. - Preserving fan favorite species: Do not sideline or remove major races like Quarians and Geth. They are deeply loved and should play significant roles. - Memorable Environments: Deliver visually striking and intriguing locations similar to the collector ship (ME2) , Geth ship (ME3) , and Earth battlefield (ME3). These moments help make the universe feel alive and cinematic. - Replayability and Motivation: Maintain a strong branching of outcomes based on relationships and player choices. Inspiring speeches and moments that motivate players and encourage multiple play throughs or increase that rich cinematic experience. - Cinematics: Keep the original Huge war cutscenes with future games like the space battle on ME3 were amazing to see and really make the games shine. Future Features: - Playable Alien/Customization: Allow players to create and play as customizable Asari,Turian,Krogan,Geth, or Quarian characters in the campaign. This would be an incredible way to deepen immersion and let fans live out their own stories in the Mass effect universe but stay true to lore and story. - Multiplayer return: The mass effect 3 multiplayer was one of the best co-op modes of its era bringing it back - with meaningful progression tied to single player galaxy (Similar to the original asset contribution system and difficulty tiers) Would be a very well received by the community. Character Design direction: - Male characters: We want clear Confident masculinity: Rugged,Athletic, and imposing builds that feel powerful and capable - Examples of successful fan favorites from other franchises: Leon,Dom,Marcus,Master chief they are battle hardened veterans or heroic champions who dominate the battlefield in presence and physicality. - Female characters: We want them to embody stylized glamour and visual appeal beautiful,sexy, and athletic designs that serve as eye candy without crossing into explicit or nude territory. They should be feminine, attractive, and aspirational. Strong and capable while remaining visually striking and appealing in classic action game tradition. Examples from other franchises: Lara croft, Sheva , Claire, Jill , etc... Optional / Bonus : Adding mod tools and cross play. Campaign edits or private multiplayer lobbies for maps/game modes would make it a forever game. Examples: Arma , Minecraft , Skyrim, etc... making the ultimate sandbox. I believe this would Make Mass effect super successful and I tried to keep it as professional as possible along with modern wording. Anyone who supports this post and shares it thank you from the bottom of my heart. I really do want to help improve gaming from how it shifted over the years. If the company listens to this thank you so much as well. I tried to word this as professional as I could. - Keelah Se'lai .
MEA Multiplayer Connections Limited ping Kickout in Case of FPS Drops
Hello DEVs , OKEY i will Login to Play My Favorite Game Mass Effect Andromeda Multiplayer, BUT !:Am in Total Confuse About Why The Connection inside this Game is keep Kicking me Out Even iam Choosing Europ Region and i Play all the games with good or medium fps but in This Case Your Mass Effect Andromeda Keep Kicking me Out Can you FIX That PLEASE ! ! And modify The Connection to not Kick Players if they are just slicly got a drop of fps ! The Game is Coop We are not Even Killing Each Others . SO NO ONE IS GONA BE UPSET if somone got drop ping/fps ... Do you know what is realy making THE PLAYER UPSET is when players of the squad got kicked at last Rounds Wave 6/7 ! Or in Case i am the host they will all got migration into Round One Wave-1 cause your connection has some sort of limit player ping or fps that is hidden in your System the game doesnt have that to fix it in The Menu ...
Mass Effect 3 (2012) Won't Launch "Error on our end. Try again later."
Since ~May 13th, I have been unable to open Mass Effect 3 on my PC. Whenever I try, the game crashes during the opening Bioware cinematic. The App then displays an error message "Failed to Launch Game. An error on our end caused the launch to fail. Try again a little later." I've tried troubleshooting on my own, and I just spent three hours navigating the live help, without a solution. I have the In-game Overlay turned off; I have repaired the EA App; I have repaired the game; I have restarted my computer and opened the EA App before opening Steam. The last person I spoke to told me to create a forum post in the hopes management sees it and can fix it.
Un problème qui s'éternise....
Bonjour, j'ai acheté votre "Mass effect légendary edition", qui est surtout légendaire car il doit démarrer via votre launcher EA codé avec le c**. J'ai, comme BEAUCOUP d'autres joueurs, le problème de "préparation du jeu..." qui tourne en boucle pendant 15 sec avant de disparaitre et de ne rien lancer.... Serait-il possible d'avoir, pour une fois, une solution efficace et surtout rapide à mettre en place. Le tout, avant la fin de la demande de remboursement du jeu. Car si je n’ai rien d'ici là, je me fais rembourser et je passe directement l'étape du "test du jeu" et j'écris directement mon article autour de la façon légendaire dont EA prend soin de ses joueurs. Merci d'avance, Axel, jeuxvideo.com
500 Error when attempting to Download ME3
Hi, I attempted to download ME3 on the EA app after not having played in many years. I used to play through the Origin app but that has since been taken down. The EA app shows ME3 in my library and shows my history of the time played and achievements. Unfortunately every time I attempt to download it the EA app goes into meltdown and returns a 500 Error and crashes the EA app, having to force shutdown through task manager. Tried clearing cache, reinstalling the EA app, nothing seems to work... I can load other games through the app so it isn't a connection issue. Help needed!
Suggestion - The next Mass Effect should bring back the ME3 Multiplayer formula
Hi everyone, As a long-time fan of the franchise, I wanted to share some feedback regarding the future of the Mass Effect series, specifically concerning the multiplayer component. Even today, the Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer remains incredibly active with a dedicated player base. This is a testament to how solid that gameplay loop was. For the next chapter, I believe BioWare should look back at what made ME3's co-op so successful and replicate it without overcomplicating the formula. Key elements we would love to see: Classic Wave-Based Co-op: 4-player survival on tactical maps. It is a proven loop that works perfectly with Mass Effect combat. Iconic Enemy Factions: One of the strengths of ME3 was facing factions like the Reapers, Cerberus, and Collectors. These enemies were terrifying and required specific tactics. We need enemies with that same fear factor and variety, rather than the more generic feeling of the Kett from Andromeda. Diverse Playable Races: The ability to play as Geth, Quarians, Krogans, and even Volus added endless replayability and allowed us to experience the lore firsthand. Keep it Focused: We do not need an open-world multiplayer or a Battle Royale. We just want a polished, modern version of the intense tactical co-op we fell in love with in 2012. The community is still here, still playing, and still passionate. Bringing back this style of multiplayer would not only honor the fans but also ensure the next game has incredible longevity. I am curious to hear from other players and the CMs: would you like to see a return to the classic ME3 multiplayer style in the next game?Mass Effect Andromeda: "Missing Online Access" Issue
As the title says, I've been having trouble connecting to Mass Effect Andromeda's online servers and been scouring the internet for solutions. I've deleted files, restarted the EA app, verified the game files, uninstalled and reinstalled the game. I remember getting it to work at some point by either tweaking, disabling, or deleting some Window licenses it was weird. This was also when I first played it through EA Play. I don't know if buying it through Steam after that caused new issues. I can play Mass Effect 3's Multiplayer just fine so that rules out any internet connection problem, I think.
An idea for developing the next installment in the Mass Effect universe.
Dear BioWare Developers! As a devoted fan of the Mass Effect universe, I’d like to share ideas that, in my view, could elevate the franchise to a whole new level — and unlock its boundless potential. Core Concept: Cross-Storyline RPG Featuring Shepard’s Team Members I propose developing a game where players switch between key characters linked to Shepard, but whose stories unfold in different time periods or run parallel to the main storyline. This would allow us to: • deepen the canon without disrupting Shepard’s canonical journey; • showcase familiar events from fresh perspectives; • explore the “blank spots” of the universe (Protheans, geth, Turian politics). Key Storyline Branches • Liara T’Soni • Explore her activities before Mass Effect 1: unraveling Prothean mysteries, confronting shadowy forces threatening the asari. • Highlight her rise to becoming a political leader fighting for galactic unity. • Reveal her connections to the Protheans and “crossover” moments that influence the overarching plot. • Garrus Vakarian • Trace the rise of “Archangel”: from a C-Sec officer on the Citadel to a rebel challenging corruption within the Turian Hierarchy. • Include missions on Palaven to uncover family secrets and internal conflicts within the turian race. • Show how his actions contribute to preparing for the Reaper war. • Legion (geth) • Tell the story of geth resistance against the quarians — exploring ethical dilemmas and the fight for synthetic rights. • Unveil the Prothean legacy embedded in his code, and depict internal conflicts between individual geth and the collective mind. • Offer alternative endings: integration into society or rebellion. Gameplay Mechanics • Switchable Characters — dynamic shifts between teams (Liara’s squad, Garrus’s rebels, Legion’s geth). • Interconnected Choices — decisions in one branch affect events in others (e.g., allying with the geth changes quarian attitudes toward Garrus). • Multiplayer — faction-based team battles (geth vs. quarians, turians vs. krogan). • Visual Style — retain the recognizable Mass Effect aesthetic while emphasizing unique locations (Prothean ruins, turian military bases). Wishlist: A Game About the Origin of the Reapers and the First Civilization Separately, I’d love to see a game dedicated to the origin of the Reapers and the galaxy’s first advanced race. This could be a monumental prequel exploring: • Motivations Behind the Reapers’ Creation. Why did the first civilization take this step? What threats or internal conflicts drove them? • The Cyclical Destruction of Civilizations. Show how the Reapers first annihilated the original race — and how this established the recurring cycles. • Alternative Outcomes. Let players influence the fate of the first race: prevent the Reapers’ creation, alter their programming, save remnants of the civilization. • New Races and Technologies. Introduce unique species and artifacts that are only hinted at in the main storyline. • Philosophical Questions. Delve into themes of immortality, AI ethics, and the cost of survival. Why This Matters: Such a game would not only complement the canon but also explain fundamental mysteries of the universe — e.g., why Reapers return every 50,000 years, and what truly drives the cycles. It would let fans reinterpret the events of the trilogy and grasp the galactic history’s sheer scale. Summary The Mass Effect franchise has incredible depth — and these ideas would: • attract new players interested in the backstory; • delight longtime fans eager to learn more about beloved characters; • strengthen the universe’s mythology without disrupting canonical events. I’m eagerly awaiting your decisions! Thank you for crafting such an inspiring universe. Sincerely, Dmitriy podolnyj Mass Effect Fan ______ Уважаемые разработчики BioWare! Как преданный фанат вселенной Mass Effect, я хотел бы поделиться идеями, которые, на мой взгляд, способны вывести франшизу на новый уровень — и раскрыть её безграничный потенциал. Основная концепция: кросс-сюжетная RPG с героями из команды Шепарда Предлагаю создать игру, где игрок переключается между ключевыми персонажами, связанными с Шепардом, но развивающимися в разные временные периоды или параллельно основному сюжету. Это позволит: • углубить канон, не нарушая каноничный путь Шепарда; • показать знакомые события с новых перспектив; • раскрыть «белые пятна» вселенной (протеане, геты, турианская политика). Ключевые сюжетные ветки • Лиара Т’Сони • Исследовать её деятельность до Mass Effect 1: разгадывание протеанских загадок, противостояние теневым силам, угрожающим азари. • Показать её путь к роли политического лидера, борющегося за единство галактики. • Раскрыть связь с протеанами и «кроссоверные» моменты, влияющие на глобальный сюжет. • Гаррус Вакариан • Проследить становление «Архангела»: от полицейского Цитадели до мятежника, противостоящего коррупции в турианской иерархии. • Включить миссии на Палавене — раскрыть семейные тайны и внутренние конфликты расы. • Показывать, как его действия влияют на подготовку к войне с Жнецами. • Легион (гет) • Рассказать историю сопротивления гетов кварианцам — этические дилеммы, борьба за права синтетиков. • Раскрыть протеанское наследие в его коде, показать внутренние конфликты между индивидуальными гетами и коллективным разумом. • Дать альтернативные концовки: интеграция в общество или восстание. Игровые механики • Переключаемые персонажи — динамичный переход между командами (отряд Лиары, мятежники Гарруса, геты Легиона). • Взаимосвязь выборов — решения в одной ветке влияют на события в других (например, союз с гетами меняет отношение кварианцев к Гаррусу). • Мультиплеер — командные бои между фракциями (геты vs кварианцы, турианцы vs кроганы). • Визуал — сохранение узнаваемого стиля Mass Effect с акцентом на уникальные локации (протеанские руины, турианские базы). Пожелания: игра о создании Жнецов и первой цивилизации Отдельно мечтаю увидеть игру, посвящённую происхождению Жнецов и первой развитой расы галактики. Это могло бы стать грандиозным приквелом, раскрывающим: • Мотивы создания Жнецов. Почему первая цивилизация пошла на такой шаг? Какие угрозы или внутренние конфликты подтолкнули их? • Цикличность уничтожения рас. Показать, как Жнецы впервые уничтожили первую цивилизацию — и как это заложило механизм повторяющихся циклов. • Альтернативные исходы. Дать игроку возможность влиять на судьбу первой расы: предотвратить создание Жнецов, изменить их программу, спасти часть цивилизации. • Новые расы и технологии. Познакомить с уникальными существами и артефактами, которые позже будут лишь упоминаться в основном сюжете. • Философские вопросы. Исследовать темы бессмертия, этики искусственного интеллекта, цены выживания. Почему это важно: Такая игра не только дополнит канон, но и объяснит фундаментальные загадки вселенной — например, почему Жнецы возвращаются каждые 50 000 лет, какова истинная природа циклов. Это позволит фанатам по-новому взглянуть на события трилогии и почувствовать масштаб галактической истории. Итог Франшиза Mass Effect обладает невероятной глубиной — и предложенные идеи позволят: • привлечь новых игроков, заинтересованных в предыстории; • порадовать давних фанатов, жаждущих узнать больше о любимых персонажах; • укрепить мифологию вселенной, не нарушив каноничные события. Буду с нетерпением ждать ваших решений! Спасибо за то, что создаёте столь вдохновляющую вселенную. С уважением, Дмитрий Подольный. Фанат Mass Effect
ME3 MP "Your connection to the game has been lost" bug (PC)
Long term issue, that I and others have posted on previously. But thought I'd take one last crack at it ... Whenever the host drops (from either in-match or in-lobby), my player is dropped from the match/lobby with the message "your connection to the game has been lost". See attached pic. Every time (AFAIK). Very frustrating, especially when wave 10 or 11. As opposed to having a chance to wait for a new host to be assigned, I'm dropped. Is there any known solution for this? More relevant detail: I have multiple PC accounts. My main (this profile) is old (pre-2018). This older account works fine (no drops). All the rest are post-2018 created. ALL these newer accounts suffer from the drop bug. I've tried on my desktop and laptop PC's. No difference in behavior. The old account works on all of them. To me, this says it is not a PC issue. It is a newer account issue. All bought through Origin/EA, none are Steam. I will note that some friends bought the game recently (same time as some of my newer accounts) and some have the problem, some don't. Any help from our resident guru or CM very much appreciated, thanks!
ME2/Andromeda - Cabin/Club Music - Digital Release Possibility?
Hello! As a big fan of electronica and sound design aesthetics featured in the ME games, I was (and still remain) surprised that these beautiful tunes, which were written & produced specifically for the ME games - have never been released in any form of a soundtrack (except partially and for the limited vinyl-only Andromeda release). I'm mainly concerned about Comaduster ("Uncertainly Entwined", "Proxaema", "Penta Quanta", "To Hide To Seek"), but there are more of them, the tracklists can be found on some wiki sites like here: > Andromeda - music terminal on the Tempest | Mass Effect 2 - club music Some of these tracks are uploaded on YouTube by fans like here, for example. But it's a shame there's still no way to listen to these gems anywhere officially. So I wonder if there's any way to change that? A compilation like Cyberpunk 2077 radio music would be a fantastic release and, I'm pretty sure, treated warmly by a lot of ME fans!Gil Brodie romance
Sorry to bother you all but I have a question, about Gil romance, I am currently playing the game and romancing him, I have completed the mission where you meet Jill in Eos, I unblocked this mission after the mission hunting the archon. I want to obtain the scene in the Pathfinder’s bedroom, but I cannot obtain it. How can I do that? Do I have to complete the game to obtain that kind of cutscene?Missing multiplayer skill points
I have a confirmed database synchronization error on my account. My Asari Adept character is Rank XX, but the server is only granting me 78 available skill points instead of the 82 I am entitled to at Level 20.I have already performed a Character Level Reset and used a Respec Card, but the point calculation is stuck. Since this is a server-side entitlement issue, can you please perform a manual account sync or a content re-grant for my multiplayer profile to refresh the Rank XX skill point flag? I even tried leveling her to 20 without spending any skill points (tedious!)EA says that my ME:LE is the wrong version
So I've just downloaded Mass Effect Legendary Edition from steam because of the sale. I've been trying to get it to play, but every time EA says the version is out of date and the steam version needs to be uninstalled. Great, so I uninstall the steam version. Uh oh, now it says that I need to download the steam version and uninstall the EA version. The things is that even though it shows the ME:LE in my library. It doesn't offer me the option to uninstall. The download button is completely greyed out. Solutions? Nothing so far! I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling EA app and Steam. I've tried fixing the game files. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the ME:LE several times. I've tried running EA.desktop and EA.launcher as admins in addition to running the ME:LE.launcher as admin. I've tried opening the ME:LE launcher. I've done troubleshooting on EA and I did cache clearing on EA. Nothing has worked so far. I just want to play my game :( Any help is greatly appreciated!
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