Does EDI survive the destroy ending?

EDI's body will be destroyed but not her data base, meaning she still exists but not in her form she took from Dr. Eva. The Geth, sadly because Legion was my absolute favorite of Mass Effect 2, are more then likely gone unless Legion's sacrafice made them more then just synthetics.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on gaming.stackexchange.com


Does the destruction ending kill EDI?

It is just the Reapers who change. With destroy you essentially commit Geth genocide and kill EDI, and synthesis, while saving everyone is neutral because of the forced change to everybody.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on masseffect.fandom.com


What happens to EDI in the control ending?

Sadly, other synthetic life forms are caught in the process. Both the Geth race and EDI die as a result of the blast of destruction that was spread through out the galaxy. However, this is the only ending that Shepard has a chance of surviving if you get the perfect ending.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on sites.google.com


Who dies in the Destroy ending?

In almost all versions of the Destroy ending, Shepard dies - but in one variant, they are teased to survive. The ending is narrated by Commander Hackett. Control (Blue): The Control Ending sees Shepard sacrifice themselves in order to take control of the Reaper fleet.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on rpgsite.net


Does Shepard survive the destroy ending?

Tully Ackland, a community coordinator for BioWare addressed questions regarding Shepard's death and confirmed that he or she in fact lives at the end, provided that the player chooses the "Destroy" ending.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on gameranx.com


Debunking the "Destroy ending is canon" Reddit Theory



Is Shepard alive in Andromeda?

Depending on the player's choices, Shepard survives in one of Mass Effect 3's endings. It's unclear whether Shepard will be back, but at the very least, original party member Liara will be making some kind of appearance.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on svg.com


Is it possible for Shepard to survive?

As for the final choice, there's only one that leads to the Shepard survival scene. You'll need to choose to Destroy all sentient AI and machines by shooting the red pillar with your pistol. This will leave all organic life alive while destroying every reaper in the universe.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on twinfinite.net


Which ending does destroy end?

The Destroy Ending eliminates all synthetic life in Mass Effect, bringing the reaper's assault on the Milky Way galaxy to an end. This isn't done without sacrifice, however, as the Geth are all destroyed as a result too.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on gamerant.com


Which end saves Shepard?

Mass Effect 3 ending - Destruction (Red)

At lower Total Military Strength this will destroy everything else too, though if you're prepared enough then it's possible to save Earth, the Normandy crew, and Shepard. This is the only ending choice where Shepard can survive.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on gamesradar.com


Is Shepard surviving canon?

It's possible that Shepard's armor survived this process even if they did not. Players can assume with some certainty, however, that the remaining two endings are not canon conclusions to the Mass Effect trilogy.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on screenrant.com


Is it better to destroy or control the Reapers?

Mass Effect 3's ending may be controversial, but controlling the Reapers provides the best result for Shepard's story and the Milky Way galaxy.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on screenrant.com


Can Shepard live in Mass Effect 3?

The players will have to choose the Mass Effect 3 perfect ending by going for the option in which Commander Shepard lives at the end of the game. All the players need to do is collect a total of 7800 Military Strength or higher and choose the Destroy ending.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on republicworld.com


Why is destroy the best ending?

One of the big reasons "Destroy" is such a popular ending is because the other endings are ideas that were only explored by villains that ultimately failed. For example, the idea to control the Reapers was entirely the Illusive Man's goal from the start.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on gamerant.com


Can you romance EDI in Mass Effect 3?

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. Talk to EDI and Joker in Purgatory later in the game.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on ign.com


Does EDI like Joker?

After this incident, EDI establishes an "equitable working relationship" with Joker, who starts calling her "she" and "her" rather than an "it". If Shepard comments on Joker's flirting, EDI humorously explains her relationship with Joker is purely platonic rather than hormonally-induced courtship behavior.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on masseffect.fandom.com


Which Mass Effect ending is best?

Said survival is along with that of your crew and minimal collateral damage to Earth. 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.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on keengamer.com


Can Anderson survive ME3?

He will not live. Galaxy Readiness has nothing to do with Shepard or Anderson lives. It just help boost up the amount of military strength you have for the Final Battle. If you have a high enough EMS, after the Destroy ending, you get a cutscene of Shepard's body twitching, implying you can survive the blast.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on gaming.stackexchange.com


Will Mass Effect 4 have Shepard?

Bioware developer Mike Gamble posted a statement on Twitter that seemed to indicate that Shepard isn't going to be in the game. He wrote: “Yeah, that was a mistake. Fixed.” He followed up by saying: “The original thing was written by the people who run the store and aren't familiar with the game.”
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on givemesport.com


Whats the best ending in ME3?

The one critical thing to getting the best ending in ME3 is the War Assets mechanic. If you get enough war assets before your final battle against the Reapers, Commander Shepard lives, and the trilogy ends on a happier note.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on techtimes.com


What happens in 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.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on gamerant.com


How do you get the secret ending in me3?

To achieve the Perfect Ending in Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition, Shepard needs 7800 Total Military Strength or higher. The Total Military Strength system in Mass Effect Legendary Edition counts all the War Assets Shepard obtains, not only in Mass Effect 3 but based on decisions made throughout the entire trilogy.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on screenrant.com


Does me3 have a canon ending?

The Legendary Edition sets the "Mass Effect 3" canon ending of the extended cut as the default. However, it is still the least possible ending to receive a sequel, given the result of Shepard's decision, which obliterated humankind.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on techtimes.com


Is there a Mass Effect 4?

Mass Effect 4 is also reportedly using Unreal Engine 5 to boot. Yet, beyond just the visuals and the return to the beloved franchise, the story is going to be one of its biggest driving factors. The Reapers are gone, plenty of Andromeda mysteries remain, and hundreds of years potentially pass.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on gamerant.com


What happens in Mass Effect 3 if Shepard dies in 2?

If Shepard dies, Joker will be the one who reports to the Illusive Man at the end of the game. HOWEVER, this will be the end of the story: if Shepard dies at the very end, you cannot import that save to Mass Effect 3, or continue playing into Mass Effect 2's post-game.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on ign.com


Will Mass Effect: Andromeda get a sequel?

BioWare has announced that it is currently working on an unnamed, brand-new Mass Effect (which we'll henceforth refer to as Mass Effect 5 as it is the fifth mainline game). The upcoming RPG looks to be a direct sequel to both Mass Effect 3 and Mass Effect: Andromeda.
Takedown request   |   View complete answer on gamespot.com
Previous question
Why do I have so much earwax?