Why was Mass Effect 3 ending controversial?

A widely discussed fan theory proposed that the base game's endings were a hallucinated consequence of Shepard's gradual, forcible Reaper indoctrination over the course of the trilogy, also positing that the "Destroy" ending was purposely colored red to dissuade Shepard from picking it, and thus, overcoming the mind ...
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Why did they change the ending of Mass Effect 3?

The planned tweak to the endings was revealed on April 5, when BioWare announced the Mass Effect 3 “Extended Cut,” a free, downloadable addition for “fans who want more closure.” The studio asserted that the goal was “not to provide a new ending to the game, rather to offer fans additional context and answers to the ...
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Did they fix the Mass Effect 3 ending?

BioWare had confirmed it would not change the ending of ME3 for Legendary Edition — no more than it did when it released the Extended Cut DLC. So there's no “fixing” the ending of Mass Effect 3.
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What went wrong with Mass Effect 3?

Mass Effect 3 essentially made two major errors. It downplayed the investment you made in Mass Effect 2 by being unable to incorporate characters you embraced over the course of that game, and it reduced the amount of character interactions overall.
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What was the original ending for Mass Effect 3?

The choices in this original ending became: Renegade: Shepard refuses, attacks, “causes the Citadel to detonate”, wipes out the Earth, but destroys the Reapers and allows the rest of the galaxy to survive. Paragon: Shepard becomes the “big king Reaper” and takes control of the Reapers “to be a power for good”.
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Mass Effect 3 Ending and Why We Hate It!



Which Mass Effect 3 ending is canon?

The new Mass Effect game appears to be canonizing the Destroy Ending, which has two major downfalls in terms of the Milky Way's future.
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Is the Stargazer Shepard?

The Stargazer is a humanoid entity of indeterminate race and background. Depending on Commander Shepard's choice in the final battle for Earth, one of two Stargazers narrates the legendary figure's deeds to a child companion.
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Is Shepard alive at the end of ME3?

In the Perfect Ending, it is implied that Commander Shepard survives, along with the entire Normandy squad and all of planet Earth.
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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.
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Does Tali show her face?

Throughout the series, her face is concealed due to her having to wear a suit that protects her from disease. Tali's face was eventually shown at the end of Mass Effect 3 to those who romanced the character via a picture in Shepard's cabin.
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Did they change the ending for Mass Effect Legendary?

Mass Effect Legendary Edition does not contain any new endings for Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, or Mass Effect 3. BioWare did not make changes to the third game's controversial finale for this remaster. Project Director Mac Walters even told CNET that the team members “haven't changed any of the story.”
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What did the Extended Cut add ME3?

Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut features new cinematics and epilogue scenes that expand upon Mass Effect 3's original ending by providing more closure to Commander Shepard's story. The endings will vary, depending on the choices made in the trilogy by the player.
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What ending should I choose ME3?

The Illusive Man would have chosen the control ending but, as the Catalyst explains to Commander Shepard, he would have ultimately failed as a result of his indoctrination. If players opt to go the Paragon route, making Shepard the prototypical hero of the story, the control ending is the obvious choice.
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Can Shepard control the Reapers?

If Shepard chooses to control the Reapers, the Spectre's consciousness replaces the Catalyst's AI and becomes a being with absolute control over the Reapers. They cease attacking, and Shepard directs them to restore the mass relays and help rebuild the galaxy.
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Who is the child Mass Effect 3?

The kid in Mass Effect 3 is a symbol for Shepard's trauma, but its connection to the Catalyst is only explained by a strong fan theory. At the beginning of Mass Effect 3, Commander Shepard will happen upon a young, nameless boy playing by himself.
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How does Shepard live ME3?

How to Get Shepard Lives Ending in Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition? To make sure Shepard lives in Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition, you need to choose the Red Destruction ending with at least 7800 TMS. In the original Mass Effect 3, you can achieve this ending with just 3100 EMS.
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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.
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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.”
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Can Shepard survive synthesis?

Synthesis (Green): Shepard can sacrifice themselves to merge all organic and synthetic life in the galaxy, preventing the Reapers from needing to continue the cycles. With this option, Earth survives, and Shepard's squad survives and are synthesized.
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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.
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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.
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Is there a Mass Effect 4?

Without a doubt, Mass Effect 4 is one of the most anticipated games on the far horizon. With BioWare's signature style and a combination of the Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxies, the game has a ton of potential. Mass Effect 4 is also reportedly using Unreal Engine 5 to boot.
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Who is the old man at the end of Mass Effect?

Overview. The stargazer is a grandfather that appears in a post-credits scene at the conclusion of Mass Effect 3. In this scene, he speaks to his grandson as though he has just finished telling him the events of the Mass Effect trilogy as a story.
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Who is talking at the end of me3?

8 Different Characters Narrate The Different Endings

Finally, the Synthesis ending is voiced by EDI, the AI robot companion to Shepard since her and Joker's romantic relationship has such a vested interest in the synthetic-organic merge.
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Can you save Anderson in me3?

You need to get at least 95% of your galaxy readiness. Without it, Shepard will not survive and Anderson will not live. you do not need 95% of galaxy readiness. No matter how many galaxy readiness, Shepard will die because each choice at the Crucible leads to death anyways.
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