What happens at the end of Mass Effect 1?

Mass Effect Ending

The Reaper intends to use the disguised mass relay so that its brethren can quickly transport from Dark Space and start their invasion. However, before that can happen, Shepard manages to put an end to Saren and the Alliance destroys Sovereign.

How does the first Mass Effect end?

Mass Effect 1's Ending: Pursuing Saren on the Citadel

While being pursued, Saren makes it to the Council chambers and takes control of the Citadel, closing the station's massive arms and sealing Sovereign inside.

Does Mass Effect 1 have different endings?

The first Mass Effect title comes with two endings that don't significantly influence the sequels but still serve some purpose for Shepard.

Is there anything after Mass Effect 1 credits?

There are no extras after the credits of Mass Effect besides a thank you to the friends and family of the developers.

What should I not miss in Mass Effect 1?

Save or let the Council die - ENDING Scenes - Mass Effect 1 Legendary Edition

Is Mass Effect 1 short?

The original Mass effect is the shortest game of the three. Players can expect to beat it in just under 20 hours if they simply make their way through the main story, or about 30 hours if they also try complete all side content.

Can you keep playing Mass Effect 1 after the ending?

In Mass Effect 2 and 3, after the end credits roll, players are booted back to a save point before the final mission(s). Unfortunately, Mass Effect 1 is an outlier; the game doesn't spin back time automatically, so players will need to manually choose a save file before the ending.

Does Commander Shepard get paid?

Originally posted by Outbound: Spectres don't get paid. They're expected to finance themselves.

Can you do side missions after beating Mass Effect 1?

We won't go into spoilers here, but towards the end of the game you will plot a course to the planet Ilos and once you land there you are locked into the end game with no way of backing out of it.

Is ILOS point of no return?

The definitive point of no return in Mass Effect is Ilos. As soon as players land on that planet, the game becomes linear until the credits roll.

Should you save the Council in Mass Effect 1?

Weighing the pros and cons, it's best to save the Citadel Council at the end of Mass Effect 1. Whilst having the Destiny Ascension as a war asset is worth slightly less compared to the fully stocked Alliance fleets (70 vs. 100), Shephard will have an easier time throughout the trilogy by sparing the alien leadership.

Should I save Ashley or Kaiden?

Kaiden may be the stronger choice, but Ashley isn't without her merits. Those who are looking for more character development and growth would be better off saving Ashley, especially if Shepard is romancing her. By the time of Mass Effect 3, Ashley has undergone a modicum of personal growth.

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.

Is saving the council paragon?

One of the biggest Renegade/Paragon choices is saving or sacrificing the Council. During the Race Against Time quest arc, Shepard will eventually be notified that the Council is aboard the Destiny Ascension.

Is Paragon or Renegade better?

Being Paragon or Renegade will greatly impact Shepard's dialogue and quick-time actions throughout the games. Overall, it can be said that Renegade Shepard's dialogue is much funnier and more memorable. After all, Paragon Shepard is patient and kind which leaves little room for "creativity".

Can you go back to the Citadel after stealing the Normandy?

You can't return after that. Even better if you have everything outside the Citadel done and over with before you start the Virmire mission, and then finish all outstanding Citadel assignments before stealing the Normandy.

Where do I go after I become Spectre?

After becoming a Specter, Shepard needs to find the Alliance Docking Bay. There, they can have an important conversation with Ambassador Udina and Captain Anderson, which ends in Shepard assuming control of the Normandy as its Captain. To reach this location, they will need to find a specific Elevator in the Wards.

How long is the Mass Effect 1 campaign?

Mass Effect 1

The first game of the series is the shortest of the three in regards to its base single-player campaign, sitting at around 18 hours to complete.

How do you get rich in Mass Effect 1?

The Rich Achievement in Mass Effect is gained after exceeding 1,000,000 credits at any one time. If you want to get Rich during your first playthrough, a good rule of thumb is to avoid spending money at merchants, since plenty of quality equipment is available by looting, until the achievement's requirement is met.

Will there be a Mass Effect: Andromeda 2?

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.

Is there going to be another Mass Effect game?

What we're calling Mass Effect 5 for the time being, is officially in the works. And it's expected to follow in the footsteps of the story established with Mass Effect Legendary Edition perhaps with some Mass Effect: Andromeda sprinkled in.

Can you restart a mission in ME1?

For the mission "Crime in Progress", after you meet for the first time the Quarian/Volus/Officier, you have to talk with the seller where the volus has lost his datapad. After you've talk to the seller, he gives you the datapad and then you can go back to the officier.

Is it worth replaying Mass Effect Legendary?

I'm not usually one for replaying video games, especially not the ones that require serious commitment to finish the game “correctly”.

How many main story missions are there in Mass Effect 1?

All Main Missions in Mass Effect 1

So, this is the general order that the missions are made available to you. There are over 60 missions in total, but the main ones are technically split up into about eight sections, depending on how you look at it, and there are various missions available for most of them.