Mass Effect 2
Mass Effect 2

Post-Game Content

Complete every task after the Omega 4 Relay in Mass Effect 2. Maximize your post-game by finishing unfinished business and preparing for future threats via the.

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Post-Game Content

Congratulations, Commander! You've successfully navigated the Omega 4 Relay and faced the Collectors head-on. While the main story concludes with the Suicide Mission, Mass Effect 2 offers a wealth of content to explore and complete even after the credits roll. This section will guide you through maximizing your post-game experience, from completing unfinished business to preparing for Mass Effect 3.

Continuing Your Adventure

After the Suicide Mission, you'll find yourself back on the Normandy SR-2, free to travel the galaxy. The game automatically saves your progress after the final mission, allowing you to pick up exactly where you left off. Here's what you can do:

  • Complete Unfinished Side Quests: Many side quests, including N7 missions, assignments, and loyalty missions you might have skipped, can still be undertaken. Check your Journal for any outstanding entries. This is crucial for gaining Paragon/Renegade points, credits, and experience.
  • Explore Uncharted Worlds: If you haven't fully explored every star cluster and system, now's your chance. Scan planets for resources (Element Zero, Palladium, Platinum, Iridium) and discover anomalies that lead to N7 missions or other assignments.
  • Upgrade Your Gear: Use any remaining resources and credits to research and purchase weapon, armor, and ship upgrades at the Tech Lab (Mordin's lab) and the Normandy's Research Terminal. Fully upgraded gear will carry over to a New Game+ or Mass Effect 3.
  • Talk to Your Crew: Engage in conversations with your squadmates and crew members on the Normandy. You might uncover new dialogue, insights into their pasts, or even trigger small assignments.

Loyalty Missions: The Unsung Heroes

If you didn't complete all loyalty missions before the Suicide Mission, now is the time. Not only do these missions deepen your understanding of your squadmates, but they also provide significant experience and often unlock powerful new abilities for each character. Here's a quick rundown of some key loyalty missions and their benefits:

  • Miranda: The Prodigal Son: Helps Miranda confront her father and protect her sister. Unlocks Miranda's "Slam" ability.
  • Jacob: The Gift of Greatness: Investigates Jacob's estranged father. Unlocks Jacob's "Barrier" ability.
  • Mordin: Old Blood: Helps Mordin track down a former student. Unlocks Mordin's "Neural Shock" ability.
  • Garrus: Eye for an Eye: Assists Garrus in seeking revenge on a former squadmate. Unlocks Garrus's "Armor-Piercing Ammo" ability.
  • Jack: Subject Zero: Helps Jack confront her past at a Cerberus facility. Unlocks Jack's "Warp Ammo" ability.
  • Grunt: Rite of Passage: Guides Grunt through a Krogan coming-of-age ritual. Unlocks Grunt's "Fortification" ability.
  • Samara: The Ardat-Yakshi: Aids Samara in hunting down her rogue daughter. Unlocks Samara's "Reave" ability.
  • Thane: Sins of the Father: Helps Thane reconcile with his son. Unlocks Thane's "Shredder Ammo" ability.
  • Tali: Treason: Defends Tali during her trial on the Migrant Fleet. Unlocks Tali's "Energy Drain" ability.
  • Legion: A House Divided: Assists Legion in understanding the Geth. Unlocks Legion's "Geth Shield Boost" ability.
  • Zaeed: The Price of Revenge (DLC): Helps Zaeed get revenge on his former partner. Unlocks Zaeed's "Inferno Grenade" ability.
  • Kasumi: Stealing Memory (DLC): Aids Kasumi in recovering a stolen keepsake. Unlocks Kasumi's "Flashbang Grenade" ability.

Downloadable Content (DLC)

Mass Effect 2 features several excellent DLC packs that expand the story and provide new challenges. If you haven't played them, the post-game is an ideal time to dive in:

  • Lair of the Shadow Broker: This story-driven DLC sees Shepard teaming up with Liara T'Soni to hunt down the elusive Shadow Broker. It offers intense combat, intriguing lore, and a significant impact on the Mass Effect 3 narrative. Access this mission by speaking with Liara on Illium.
  • Arrival: A crucial bridge between Mass Effect 2 and 3, this solo mission sends Shepard on a covert operation to prevent a Reaper invasion. It's a challenging and impactful experience. You'll receive a message from Admiral Hackett to begin this mission.
  • Overlord: This DLC explores the dark side of Cerberus's research, featuring a unique vehicle-based mission and a disturbing storyline. You'll receive a message from Cerberus to begin this assignment.
  • Kasumi - Stolen Memory: Introduces the master thief Kasumi Goto as a new squadmate and offers a heist-style loyalty mission. Kasumi will contact you directly after you install the DLC.
  • Zaeed - The Price of Revenge: Introduces the hardened mercenary Zaeed Massani as a new squadmate and features a revenge-fueled loyalty mission. Zaeed can be recruited on Omega.

New Game+

Once you've completed the game and feel you've exhausted all other options, consider starting a New Game+. This allows you to replay the entire story with your current Commander Shepard, retaining:

  • Your Level and Experience: Start the game at your current level, making early encounters much easier.
  • All Research Upgrades: All weapon, armor, and ship upgrades you've researched will carry over.
  • Credits and Resources: Your accumulated credits and resources will be available from the start.
  • Paragon/Renegade Points: Your moral alignment will persist, allowing you to further specialize or balance your choices.
  • Bonus Powers: Any bonus power unlocked by completing a squadmate's loyalty mission will be available to choose from at the start of the game.

New Game+ is an excellent way to experience different dialogue choices, explore alternative romance options, or try out a new class while benefiting from your previous progress. It's also the best way to achieve the highest possible level (Level 30) and unlock all achievements.

Preparing for Mass Effect 3

Your choices and accomplishments in Mass Effect 2 have significant consequences that carry over into Mass Effect 3. To ensure the best possible start in the next installment, consider the following:

  • Complete All Loyalty Missions: A loyal crew is a surviving crew. The fate of your squadmates in Mass Effect 3 is often tied to their loyalty in ME2.
  • Upgrade the Normandy: Ensure you have all critical ship upgrades (Heavy Ship Armor, Thanix Cannon, Kinetic Barriers) before the Suicide Mission. This directly impacts crew survival.
  • Recruit All Squadmates: Having a full roster of squadmates provides more options and potential allies in ME3.
  • Complete DLC: Especially Lair of the Shadow Broker and Arrival, as they directly set up events and characters for Mass Effect 3.
  • Achieve Max Paragon/Renegade: High morality scores open up unique dialogue options and resolutions in ME3.

By following these steps, you'll ensure your Commander Shepard is fully prepared for the galaxy-spanning conflict that awaits in Mass Effect 3, making your journey through the trilogy as rich and impactful as possible.