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12 years ago

Importing Mass Effect 1 saves from Steam to Origin

I wanted to import my Mass Effect 1 character that I invested 50 hours on, into Mass Effect 2. However, I bought Mass Effect 1 on Steam and when I go to import my character there isn't anything there...

Fred_vdp

Hero+

12 years ago

The save files are always stored in teh same folder, whether you have the Steam, Origin or retail version. Make sure you copy the save files as instructed in my pinned thread.

http://answers.ea.com/t5/Mass-Effect-2/PC-Importing-a-save-file-from-Mass-Effect-1/m-p/751184#U751184

The config utility should be in Steam - Steamapps - common - Mass Effect.