Mass Effect 2: Suicide Mission, All Possible Endings

There are many secrets lurking in the Mass Effect universe. Moral choices await you throughout your adventure, determining the future of the galaxy. From these choices come different endings in Mass Effect 2, drastically changing your future during the Suicide Mission. Many spoilers are present in the solutions.

Different endings are unlockable in Mass Effect 2 depending on your choices and actions during the game. It is possible to have the best ending, and a bad ending with different variations. These will directly influence the next opus, proving that your choices have real consequences in this universe.

How to unlock the best ending?

The first step before rushing headlong into the mouth of the wolf is to prepare properly. Start by reaching the maximum level of loyalty with your companions. Jack, Miranda, Tali and Legion cause some trouble with their arguments. You need enough Pragmatism or Conciliation to end this and earn their loyalty. By taking Jack's side it remains possible to convince Miranda afterwards, the same with Tali if you side with the Geth. It is easier to complete these missions before embarking on the "Reaper's Wreck" quest. After the kidnapping of the crew, it is imperative to launch directly into the Suicide Mission.

The Cerberus organization provides Shepard and his crew with a new ship that can be upgraded. Some are offered as standard, but others are unlocked thanks to your companions. If most improve your comfort, three specific improvements are to be taken. Without them, Jack, Thane, Tali or Legion are likely to die.

Once these steps have been completed and the Omega 4 relay has been passed, it is time for the Normandy to infiltrate the Collectors' base. However the crew will have to separate the tasks in order to optimize this infiltration. A tech specialist must infiltrate the ventilation ducts, a leader takes the lead of the diversion team, a biotic takes care of the protective shield and the most careful manage the freed crew.

Failure to respect the role of one of the crew members will result in the death of one of them, regardless of their loyalty. All you have to do is fight the final battle to enjoy this ending where all your companions have survived.

Alternate endings of the Suicide Mission

Each of the actions carried out to obtain the best possible ending and the survival of the crew is not mandatory. Failing to upgrade any of the ship's components will thus lead to the death of one of your companions at random. Completing between 1 and 2 missions before going to save the crew will result in the death of half of them, and completing more will only leave Doctor Chakwas alive. Companions that are not loyal are also exposed throughout the Suicide Mission. However all this only leads to the death of your companions without impacting Shepard.

There is, however, a much more dramatic ending. To unlock it, you must avoid improving the Normandy, and do not go to the rescue of its crew before completing various missions. Not recruiting Zaeed is also one of the conditions, as well as leaving Grunt in his tank and Legion deactivated. Complete the mission "The Harvester Ship" as soon as it becomes available. During the Suicide Mission, all you have to do is send your companions to perform the tasks for which they are not trained. The crew must also not be accompanied. With all that mischief, then you can admire Shepard's untimely end.

You are now armed to face the different endings of Mass Effect 2. Many other souls are now to be helped in the universe, and other secrets await you in the different opuses of Mass Effect.