mass effect andromeda care package
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #14 of 30 Visuals and Graphics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
- description
Mass effect andromeda, controversial possibly flawed but still a
fantastic game especially with the mods on this nexus, this package
contains some tweaks realized with 3dmigoto and some customized shaders.
update v1. 1 14/05/2024
- renamed mod from mae balanced autoexposure to
mass effect andromeda care package
- re-worked all shaders specifically fog related tweaks
- added remove lens flare
- added increase brightness text in menu / hud
- fixed issue with scan view darkening under specific camera angle
- tweaked ambient occlusion
- deprecated attaining darker iris eyes avatar and npc
under very specific camera / lighting angles
is most likely related to specular until now no fix found...
3dmigoto shader tweaks:
- reduce presence orange domes, h-047c turian homeworld, etc
- reduce global bloom also dampens auto exposure
- reduce vignette effect also dampens auto exposure
- add orange tint to bloom light fixtures
- fix overbright specular issue
- reduce fog density distance after activating vaults eos only
- less yellow skin face
An optional 'user.cfg' contained in the folder 'optional' allows for some
performance tweaks and disables some screen effects (vignetting, blur, etc).
- updating
if the old package was installed remove the following
folder(s) and file(s) in the folder which contains
MassEffectAndromeda.exe
shadercache
shaderfixes
d3dcompiler_46.dll
Then copy the contents of the zip file to the install folder
of mass effect andromeda the folder which contains MassEffectAndromeda.exe.
- install
Copy the contents of the zip file to the install folder of mass effect andromeda,
the folder which contains MassEffectAndromeda.exe
- optional install
The 'optional' folder in this package contains an user.cfg you can
optionally copy this file (not the folder) to the folder that contains
MassEffectAndromeda.exe.
If you do not like using unverified dll's you can download 3dmigoto from
https://github.com/bo3b/3Dmigoto/releases
download version 1. 3. 16 and place the following dlls
in the install dir of mass effect andromeda
d3dcompiler_46.dll
then copy ShaderCache and ShaderFixes from the zip file to the same dir aka folder.
make sure to set (line 248):
the default setting is:
which sets 3dmigoto to a debug mode.
- verify
After running t
A visual overhaul for Mass Effect: Andromeda that adjusts auto exposure and brightness for a more balanced look, plus several 3DMigoto shader tweaks. With 69 endorsements and 1,169 downloads, it's a niche mod for players who find the default lighting too dark.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 69 endorsements and over 1,100 downloads
- Addresses a common complaint about the game's dark lighting
- Combines exposure and shader tweaks in one package
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in May 2024 — may not be compatible with future game patches
- Requires 3DMigoto, which adds an extra setup step
For Mass Effect: Andromeda players who find the default lighting too dark and want a more balanced visual experience without heavy reshade presets. Skip if you prefer the original moody atmosphere or want extensive customization options.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure 3DMigoto is properly installed and configured before adding this mod, as it relies on it for shader tweaks.
- Test the mod in a dark area of the game to see the exposure changes immediately.
- If the game updates, check the mod page for compatibility notes before continuing to use it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Masseffectandromeda Mods
- Author
- thrive4
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 1,169
- Endorsements
- 69
- Category
- Visuals and Graphics
- Created
- 11/7/2019
- Updated
- 5/14/2024
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