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Mass Effect 2

A Shooter game by BioWare, released in 2010

96/100🔴Niche / Inactive🥇Proton GoldPlayStation 3PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox 360

Are you prepared to lose everything to save the galaxy? You'll need to be, Commander Shephard. It's time to bring together your greatest allies and recruit the galaxy's fighting elite to continue the resistance against the invading Reapers. So steel yourself, because this is an astronomical mission where sacrifices must be made. You'll face tougher choices and new, deadlier enemies. Arm yourself and prepare for an unforgettable intergalactic adventure. Game Features: Shift the fight in your favour. Equip yourself with powerful new weapons almost instantly thanks to a new inventory system. Plus, an improved health regeneration system means you'll spend less time hunting for restorative items. Make every decision matter. Divisive crew members are just the tip of the iceberg, Commander, because you'll also be tasked with issues of intergalactic diplomacy. And time's a wastin' so don't be afraid to use new prompt-based actions that let you interrupt conversations, even if they could alter the fate of your crew...and the galaxy. Forge new alliances, carefully. You'll fight alongside some of your most trustworthy crew members, but you'll also get the opportunity to recruit new talent. Just choose your new partners with care because the fate of the galaxy rests on your shoulders, Commander.

Single player

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Mass Effect 2 Download Size

The official download size for Mass Effect 2 is 1 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.06 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

1GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.06USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

1 mins

Is Mass Effect 2 Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
5Players Online

There are currently 5 people playing Mass Effect 2, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 6
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Mass Effect 2 save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\MassEffect2\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/MassEffect2/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/MassEffect2/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Mass Effect 2 Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Mass Effect 2, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 80 user configs ↗

Can I Run Mass Effect 2?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Mass Effect 2 smoothly, your PC needs at least 2 GB RAM RAM and a ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT or equivalent GPU. Plan for 1 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7
  • ⚡
    CPU1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD CPU
  • 🧠
    RAM1 GB RAM for Windows XP / 2 GB RAM for Windows Vista and Windows 7
  • 🎮
    GPU256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support)
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7
  • ⚡
    CPU2.6+ GHz Core 2 Duo Intel or equivalent AMD CPU
  • 🧠
    RAM2 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, or better recommended
Download Size
1 GBSmall

Is Mass Effect 2 Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

96
Rated 96 out of 100
Must-Play Title9 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 9 critic reviews, Mass Effect 2 is universally acclaimed as a genre-defining masterpiece. Scoring a 96/100, it is one of the highest-rated shooter games available, making it an essential purchase.

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