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Mass Effect 2 Unlockables

  1. Achievements

    Complete each achievement to receive the allotted gamerscore.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Save your crew from an overwhelming attackMissing in Action (5)
    Return to active dutyVery Elusive (10)
    Successfully recruit the biotic ConvictThe Convict (10)
    Successfully recruit the kroganThe Krogan (10)
    Successfully recruit ArchangelThe Archangel (10)
    Successfully recruit the ProfessorThe Professor (10)
    Successfully recruit the quarianThe Quarian (10)
    Successfully recruit the JusticarThe Justicar (10)
    Successfully recruit the AssassinThe Assassin (10)
    Obtain geth technologyFriend or Foe (10)
    Defend a human colony from attackColony Defense (25)
    Gain the loyalty of the Cerberus OfficerThe Prodigal (10)
    Gain the loyalty of the Cerberus OperativeGhost of the Father (10)
    Gain the loyalty of the biotic ConvictCatharsis (10)
    Gain the loyalty of the kroganBattlemaster (10)
    Gain the loyalty of ArchangelFade Away (10)
    Gain the loyalty of the ProfessorThe Cure (10)
    Gain the loyalty of the quarianTreason (10)
    Help the Justicar resolve her missionDoppelganger (10)
    Gain the loyalty of the AssassinCat's in the Cradle (10)
    Hack a geth collectiveA House Divided (10)
    Complete the investigation of a derelict alien vesselGhost Ship (25)
    Use the Omega 4 RelaySuicide Mission (50)
    Save humanity throughout the galaxy from certain annihilationMission Accomplished (125)
    Survive suicide missionAgainst All Odds (15)
    Complete the game on the "Insanity" difficulty level without changing the settingInsanity (75)
    Keep your team alive through the suicide missionNo One Left Behind (75)
    Complete Mass Effect 2 twice, or complete it once with a character imported from Mass Effect 1Long Service Medal (75)
    Successfully pursue a relationship with a teammateParamour (50)
    Perform 30 headshot kills with any weapon on humanoid targetsHead Hunter (10)
    Shoot and kill 20 enemies while they're knocked back by a punchBrawler (10)
    Thresher Maw defeatedBig Game Hunter (10)
    Hit 20 different targets with multiple biotic powers to combine the effectsTactician (10)
    Kill enemies with 5 different heavy weapons during the gameMaster at Arms (15)
    Make 20 enemies scream as they fall or are set on fireMerciless (10)
    Disrupt the shields of 25 enemiesOverload Specialist (15)
    Warp the barriers of 25 enemiesWarp Specialist (15)
    Incinerate the armor of 25 enemiesIncineration Specialist (15)
    Complete a mission discovered by scanning an unexplored worldOperative (15)
    Complete 5 missions discovered by scanning unexplored worldsAgent (50)
    Retrieve mineral resources by scanning and probing a planet in the galaxy mapProspector (5)
    Visit 100% of the planets in an unexplored clusterExplorer (10)
    Reach Level 30 with one characterPower Gamer (10)
    Unlock 15 new Mass Effect 2 codex entriesScholar (15)
    Obtain 10 technology upgradesTechnician (15)
    Fully upgrade a weaponWeapon Specialist (15)
    Complete any research project in the Normandy's laboratoryScientist (10)
    Personalize your armor in your quarters on the NormandyFashionista (5)
    Evolve any powerPower Full (15)
    View all advanced combat training videos at Shepard's private terminal.Highly Trained (15)
  2. Unlocked Alternate Color Schemes and Loyalty Skills for Party Members

    Complete the Loyalty missions each party member gives you to unlock their hidden Loyalty skills and alternate colors for their costumes
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Complete a party member's loyalty mission.New Colors for Party Members
    Complete the Loyalty missions for each of your party members to unlock their individuals skills.Unlock Loyalty Skills
  3. Bonuses to All New Characters

    All new characters, including imported ones, gain these bonuses after you have completed the game.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Start New Game after 1 Playthrough200k Credits
    Start New Game after 1 Playthrough50k of each Resource
    Beat the game on any difficultyBonus 25% Experience
  4. Bonus Skills for Shepard *SPOILERS*

    After completing a character's loyalty mission, you can unlock a new skill for use by the main character. To pick or change which skill you are using, simply complete the "Advanced Training" research upgrade on your ship. On your first character, you will need to train to use these skills, but on every character made or imported after unlocking these skills you can pick them immediately upon creation.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Complete Jack's loyalty mission.Warp Ammo
    Complete Zaeed's loyalty mission.Inferno Grenade
    Complete Legion's loyalty mission.Geth Shield Boost
    Complete Miranda's loyalty mission.Slam
    Complete Jacob's loyalty mission.Biotic Barrier
    Complete Samara's loyalty mission.Reave
    Complete Tali's loyalty Mission.Shield Drain
    Choose to kill Samara during her Loyalty mission and have Morinth replace her in your party.Dominate
    Complete Grunt's loyalty mission.Fortification
    Complete Mordin Solus's loyalty mission.Neural Shock
    Complete Archangel's Loyalty MissionArmor Piercing Ammo
    Complete Kasumi's Loyalty Mission.Flashbang
  5. Bonuses to Imported Mass Effect Characters

    Characters imported from Mass Effect gain these bonuses based on its level.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Import a Mass Effect character with the Rich Achievement.100k Credits
    Import a level 60 Mass Effect character.50k Credits
    Import a level 50 Mass Effect character.30k Credits
    Import a level 60 Mass Effect character.10k of each Resource
    Import a level 50 Mass Effect character.5k of each Resource
    Import a level 60 Mass Effect character.4k Experience Points
    Import a level 50 Mass Effect character.2k Experience Points
    Import a level 60 Mass Effect character.Start as a level 5

Mass Effect 2 Achievements

  1. Cerberus Network DLC Achievement

    DescriptionName
    Gain the loyalty of the mercenaryRevenge!

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Mass Effect 2 Unlockables

  1. New Game+

    To unlock New Game+, clear the Suicide Mission/watch the credits, then start a new game and select the "Import ME2 Character" option, and select the save file you cleared the Suicide mission on. In New Game+ your current Level, Class, Skills, Weapons Training, and Equipment from your previous save file will be carried over to the new file. in addition, you also gain 50,000 of each resource and a 200,000 Credit Bonus. (NOTE: Upgrades do not carry over and your Karma/Squad Loyalty is reset in New Game+)
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Clear Suicide MissionNew Game+
  2. Bonus Powers for Shepard

    Upon completing a character's Loyalty Mission, that character will gain their loyalty power for use. In addition, if Shepard researches Advanced Training at the research terminal in Mordin's lab, he or she can learn a single loyalty power as their "bonus power"; any subsequent times Shepard undergoes Advanced Training the new power selected will replace the old one and the skill points allotted to the old power will transfer to the new bonus power. Any bonus powers earned in previous playthroughs will be available at the start of any new game at character creation and at a research terminal.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Complete Archangel's Loyalty MissionArmor Piercing Ammo
    Complete Jacob's Loyalty MissionBarrier
    Side with Morinth in Samara's Loyalty MissionDominate
    Complete Kasumi's Loyalty MissionFlashbang Grenade
    Complete Grunt's Loyalty MissionFortification
    Complete Legion's Loyalty MissionGeth Shield Boost
    Complete Zaeed's Loyalty Mission.Inferno Grenade
    Complete Mordin's Loyalty Mission.Neural Shock
    Side with Samara in Samara's Loyalty Mission.Reave
    Complete Tali's Loyalty Mission.Shield Drain
    Complete Thane's Loyalty Mission.Shredder Ammo
    Complete Miranda's Loyalty Mission.Slam
    Complete the Lair of the Shadow Broker DLC.Stasis
    Complete Jack's Loyalty Mission.Warp Ammo
  3. Completion Bonuses

    Once you beat the game, you will unlock these bonuses. It doesn't matter if you start a fresh file or a New Game + file, either way these bonuses will kick in if you have a completed file on your system.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Start a new game after beating the game once.Start with 200,000 Credits
    Start a new game after beating the game once.Start with 50,000 of Each Resource
    Start a new game after beating the game once.25% Experience Boost

Mass Effect 2 Glitches

  1. Unlimited Squad Points

    You must have "Dominate" as a bonus power then, Go to the research terminal and choose "Retrain Powers" to reset your squad points, then choose "Advanced Combat Research" and select "Dominate." You will now have 1 free point invested in "Dominate." Now "Retrain Powers " again, and repeat. Each time you will get 1 extra squad point to invest. Costs 7500 element zero per use.

Mass Effect 2

  1. Trophies

    DescriptionName
    View all advanced combat training videos at Shepard's private terminal.Highly Trained
    Save your crew from an overwhelming attackMissing in Action
    Return to active dutyVery Elusive
    Successfully recruit the biotic ConvictThe Convict
    Successfully recruit the KroganThe Krogan
    Successfully recruit ArchangelThe Archangel
    Successfully recruit the ProfessorThe Professor
    Successfully recruit the QuarianThe Quarian
    Successfully recruit the JusticarThe Justicar
    Successfully recruit the AssassinThe Assassin
    Defend a human colony from attackColony Defense
    Gain the loyalty of the Cerberus OfficerThe Prodigal
    Gain the loyalty of the Cerberus OperativeGhost of the Father
    Gain the loyalty of the biotic ConvictCatharsis
    Gain the loyalty of the kroganBattlemaster
    Gain the loyalty of ArchangelFade Away
    Gain the loyalty of the ProfessorThe Cure
    Gain the loyalty of the quarianTreason
    Help the Justicar resolve her missionDoppelganger
    Gain the loyalty of the AssassinCat's in the Cradle
    Obtain geth technologyFriend or Foe
    Hack a geth collectiveA House Divided
    Complete the investigation of a derelict alien vesselGhost Ship
    Use the Omega 4 RelaySuicide Mission
    Perform 30 headshot kills with any weapon on humanoid targetsHead Hunter
    Shoot and kill 20 enemies while they're knocked back by a punchBrawler
    Thresher Maw defeatedBig Game Hunter
    Hit 20 different targets with multiple biotic powers to combine the effectsTactician
    Kill enemies with 5 different heavy weapons during the gameMaster at Arms
    Make 20 enemies scream as they fall or are set on fireMerciless
    Disrupt the shields of 25 enemiesOverload Specialist
    Warp the barriers of 25 enemiesWarp Specialist
    Incinerate the armor of 25 enemiesIncineration Specialist
    Complete a mission discovered by scanning an unexplored worldOperative
    Complete 5 missions discovered by scanning unexplored worldsAgent
    Retrieve mineral resources by scanning and probing a planet in the galaxy mapProspector
    Visit 100% of the planets in an unexplored clusterExplorer
    Unlock 15 new Mass Effect 2 codex entriesScholar
    Obtain 10 technology upgradesTechnician
    Fully upgrade a weaponWeapon Specialist
    Complete any research project in the Normandy's laboratoryScientist
    Personalize your armorFashionista
    Evolve any powerPower Full
    Gain the loyalty of the thiefBroke, Blind and Bedlam
    Collect 6 Cerberus data packets scattered across AiteData Hound
    Successfully shut down the rogue VI in Project OverlordDigital Exorcist
    Save humanity throughout the galaxy from certain annihilationMission Accomplished
    Survive the suicide missionAgainst All Odds
    Complete Mass Effect 2 twice, or experience the interactive backstory (Cerberus Pack downloadable content) and complete Mass Effect 2Long Service Medal
    Successfully pursue a relationship with a teammateParamour
    Reach Level 30 with one characterPower Gamer
    Confront the Shadow BrokerHeart of Darkness
    Complete the game in the 'Insanity' difficulty level without changing the settingInsanity
    Keep your team alive through the suicide missionNo One Left Behind
    Acquire all trophiesN7 Elite
  2. Cerberus Pack DLC Trophy

    There is only 1 Bronze Trophy.
    DescriptionName
    Gain the loyalty of the mercenaryThe Price of Revenge
  3. Arrival DLC Trophies

    There are only 3 Bronze Trophies.
    DescriptionName
    Complete the Arrival DLC.Ultimate Sacrifice
    Complete all 5 waves in the battle for Object Roh.Last Stand
    Rescue Dr. Amanda Kenson without attracting hostile attention.Covert Action

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Game Info

  • Xbox 360 PC Release Info

    • Release Date: Jan 26, 2010 (US)
    • ESRB: M
      Titles rated M (Mature) have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older.
  • PS3 Release Info

    • Release Date: Jan 18, 2011 (US)
    • ESRB: M
      Titles rated M (Mature) have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older.