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Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

Third-person sci-fi RPG about recruiting allies against an invasion

BioWare · Published by Electronic Arts · Released May 15, 2023

RPG

Reviews
Mostly Positive
76% of 344
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
16
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
May 16, 2023
Minimum PC
256 MB (with Pixel Shader…
2 GB RAM · 22 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 94/100 (critic reviews)

What is Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition?

In this single-player, third-person sci-fi RPG, you play Commander Shepard and recruit allies across the galaxy to resist the invading Reapers. Missions combine shooting alongside crew members with dialogue choices that can affect them. This edition includes previously released DLC.

For you if...

  • +you like character-focused stories shaped by dialogue choices
  • +you want squad-based shooting in a sci-fi setting
  • +you enjoy recruiting companions and following their stories

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer deeper RPG progression over streamlined action
  • −you dislike repetitive planet scanning and hacking minigames
  • −you want little dialogue between combat encounters

What players say

76% of 344 reviews are positive

Players praise the crew's stories, the broader narrative, and the combat. Many report login or launch problems involving the EA app. Others complain about missing controller support and repetitive planet scanning and hacking.

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▲ +60% vs a month ago

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Highest since Sep 2026: 22 players on Sep 23, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

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Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition system requirements

Minimum: 256 MB (with Pixel Shader…, 2 GB RAM, 22 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 64bit
Processor
1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD CPU
Graphics
256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support)
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
22 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Notes
Please note that NVIDIA GeForce 7300, 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400, and 9300; ATI Radeon HD3200, and HD4350 are below minimum system requirements. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required.

Recommended

OS
Windows 7 64bit
Processor
2.6+ GHz Core 2 Duo Intel or equivalent AMD CPU
Graphics
ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, or better recommended
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
22 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Polish. Text only: Spanish - Spain, Czech, Hungarian, Russian.

Does Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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