Mass Effect Patched

Jul 29, 2008

Bioware has released update 1.01 for Mass Effect, the developer's sci-fi RPG. The release of this patch coincides with the launch of Bring Down the Sky, the game's free downloadable content, today. Included in the update are a number of tweaks and bug fixes. The full patch notes can be read below:

• added some infrastructure support for additional downloadable content
• updated the image of the Batarian race in the codex
• fixed an issue where the center channel for hardware audio wouldn't play correctly sometimes
• fixed an issue where the hardware mouse pointer would disappear when first selected
• fixed an issue where Shepard did not auto-crouch when entering cover in some places
• fixed a tool-tip indicating a game restart is needed before enabling hardware or software audio if the option was changed
• fixed an issue where ambient conversation would not be heard from rear speakers sometimes
• fixed a text string to make it clearer on how to exit a vehicle
• fixed a text string so the tool top for dragging the map is clearer in French languages builds

To download the update, visit Bioware's official web site.

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