Is there a happy ending to Mass Effect 3?

Mass Effect 3's Happy Ending Mod Preserves the Citadel and Mass Relays. In a very interesting move, the Happy Ending mod edits Mass Effect 3's ending in such a way that makes it clear that the Citadel and the Mass Relays survived the effects of the Crucible's activation.

What was the real ending of Mass Effect 3?

During a Reddit AMA, Karpyshyn said that the original ending “involved luring the Reapers through the Mass Relays then detonating the entire network to wipe them out, but also destroying/damaging the relays, and isolating every galactic community from the others.

What made Mass Effect 3 ending so bad?

Why is the Mass Effect 3 ending so hated? In a trilogy where you spend 40–100 hours making all sorts of choices that have more or less lasting consequences on your Shepard and the entire galaxy, “pick a colour” is a slap in the face. Why? Because it means that everything you've done up to that point didn't matter.

Is there a no choice ending in Mass Effect 3?

There will be an option to choose not to make a choice and to walk away from the Crucible. Alternatively, Shepard can shoot the Catalyst to trigger this ending. As a result, the Reapers finish what they started, and earth, Shepard's squad, and most organic life forms in the galaxy are destroyed.

Which me3 ending will be canon?

As for the base's fate, neither end has been confirmed as canon, which is no surprise as it's one of those Mass Effect choices that doesn't actually matter. Besides the odd piece of dialogue, Mass Effect 3 is the same regardless of the decision you made.

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Is Liara pregnant at the end of ME3?

On their way to Ilos, the two finally join, and Liara becomes pregnant. Two weeks after they take down Saren, Shepard is spaced and the crew disperses. It is still too early to show any sign of her carrying, though, and Liara goes off to start her own life up again.

Which ME3 ending is better?

Once players reach 7800 Total Military Strength or above and have played all the missions they wanted to, including DLC, they should be clear to launch the final mission, "Priority: Cerberus Headquarters," which leads directly into the endgame, "Priority: Earth." To get ME3's best ending, Shepard must choose the ...

Which ME3 ending keeps Shepard alive?

If you've done all that, congratulations! You've just achieved the best ending in Mass Effect 3 where Shepard lives. All you have to do is pick the Destroy ending with a Total Military Strength of 7800 or more at the Crucible.

Can EDI survive the destroy ending?

EDI survives in two of the three endings of Mass Effect 3. However, all the Mass Effect 4 teasers so far seem to imply that Mass Effect 3's Destroy ending, the one in which EDI supposedly dies, will be the canon conclusion of the trilogy and starting place of the next game.

What is the 4th ending of ME3?

This fourth Mass Effect 3 ending is the one that was added in later to the game, allowing you to refuse all three of the previous outcomes by telling the Child "I reject these choices!" Shortly after, the Child says "The cycle continues" and Reapers can be seen wreaking destruction outside the Crucible before the main ...

Who has the saddest death in Mass Effect 3?

Mordin's death is one of the most memorable moments of melodrama in Mass Effect 3, and one of the squadmate deaths that isn't the result of Renegade choices.

Can Miranda survive Mass Effect 3?

Romance only: you MUST NOT break up with Miranda at any point in Mass Effect 3. If you do, Miranda will die. The only way to avoid this is to lock in a different Romance before breaking up with her; this safely removes the break-up choice from her conversations.

Will Shepard be in Mass Effect 4?

Is Commander Shepard going to be in Mass Effect 4? The short answer here appears to be no. As per the aforementioned Gamespot report, there was a poster version of the teaser art for the next Mass Effect game that appeared on the Bioware Gear Store. That included a description that specifically mentioned Shepard.

Is Mass Effect 3 ending different?

When Mass Effect 3 was released in 2012 players were met with three different endings. Destroy (Red) sees Shepard destroying all the reapers, as well as all synthetic life in the galaxy. Control (Blue) has Shepard merge with the reapers, now controlling them Shepard uses them to rebuild the galaxy.

Is the boy real in Mass Effect 3?

He's an embodiment of PTSD that Shepard has when dealing with the stress of trying to save the universe, and all of the lives that are lost in the process. Before the boy died, he seems to be simply a kid in need of help as Earth was under attack that Shepard became attached to.

Can I romance EDI?

EDI is not romanceable by Shepard in Mass Effect 3. EDI can, however, pursue a relationship with Joker depending on Shepard's conversation choices: Talk to EDI and Joker in the Presidium Commons early in the game.

Why does Shepard only survive the destroy ending?

While the Destroy Ending eliminated the Reapers, it also destroyed the relays and all synthetic lifeforms, such as the geth and EDI. If the player has enough Galactic Readiness, Shepard is shown to have survived all the destruction.

Is Shepard in Mass Effect 5?

Will you play as Shepard in Mass Effect 5? It's unlikely, but not impossible, that Shepard will be the protagonist of Mass Effect 5. As you'll know if you've played to the end of the original trilogy, there is almost no scenario in which Shepard survives the ending.

Is Shepard canonically alive?

Gamers can finally end speculation that Shepard's movement was his last breath, and can rest easy knowing the star-travelling war hero is alive.

Does Shepard stop the Reapers?

Shepard is able to stop the controlled body of Saren, and this causes Sovereign's shields to drop and the Reaper is ultimately destroyed by the combined might of the Citadel fleet.

Can you save clone Shepard?

If players choose to kill the clone, they get a cutscene of Shepard kicking them overboard. If the clone is saved, Shepard offers them their hand and tells the clone that they get to live. They ask "For what?", and then let go, falling to their death. The clone will die no matter which option is picked.

Which ME3 ending is Paragon?

Mass Effect 3's control ending is effectively the trilogy's Paragon ending. If the player chooses to have Shepard assume control of the Reapers the harvest is stopped, the Mass Relay system is rebuilt by the now-benevolent Reapers, and all synthetic life survives.

What is the hardest Mass Effect game?

What is the highest DPS in ME3?

Mass Effect 3 Weapons Stats

The highest DPS gun in the game is currently the N7 Piranha shotgun. Due to its spread, it's most effective near point blank range and with classes that have accuracy bonuses (Geth, N7 Destroyer, Turians).

Is Liara Shepard's canon love interest?

Although there is no official "canon love interest", Liara is my pick for male Shepard - I think, her story makes most sense with him (and Tali stays with Garrus - also, in Citadel DLC, if Ashley is saved, she can hook up with James, he shows interest in her through the whole game).