The Mass Effect Community Patch Team has just released Community Update 2.0 for Mass Effect Legendary Edition. So, let’s see what this new unofficial patch brings to the table.

For those who don’t know, the LE1 Community Patch is a simple bug-fix mod for Mass Effect 1 Legendary Edition. This is the spiritual successor to ME1Recalibrated. It mainly focuses on fixing bugs without changing the original game’s design or balance. As such, it’s a must-have for everyone who wants to replay it.

Community Patch 2.0 features a long-awaited feature, the LE1 Framework. This framework will greatly decrease mod compatibility issues between NPC appearance mods and other level modifications. The framework works similarly to the LE3 Community Patch’s framework, as well as the LE2 Prologue Framework.

The Update also includes the LE1 Sideloader Framework as a built-in part of the Community Patch. This tool allows other mods to load additional level files in existing parts of the game with minimal compatibility issues, with no patching of master level files.

This means that every level-focused or NPC-focused mod will need to be updated to be compatible with LE1CP v2.0. After these have been updated, there should be a drastic decrease in the number of compatibility patches you will need to install.

While Community Patch 2.0 does not feature a lot of bug fixes, it marks a huge milestone for the team. Thanks to this unofficial patch, players can enjoy Mass Effect: LE with fewer bugs and glitches. It’s one of those mods you have to install if you want to replay it.

You can go ahead and download this unofficial patch from this link. At the end of the article, you can also find its complete changelog.

Speaking of Mass Effect Legendary Edition, I recommend taking a look at these other mods for it. You can download these cool first-person mods for all the ME games. You can also grab an HD Texture Pack for the first ME Remaster. And then we have this mod that completely changes the look of all the human and asari characters.

Have fun!

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Community Patch 2.0 Release Notes

General

• Added a conditional that indicates if the LE1 Framework is installed
• Improved the mesh of the unobtainable HMM MEDc armor, closing gaps in the mesh
• Improves the mesh of Kaidan’s head and hair to reduce clipping between his hair and his helmets (image is before, not after)

• Selected items in the Mod Settings Menu will be rendered in green

Normandy

• Removed animation snap when speaking to Engineer Adams after Eden Prime
• Fixed an issue where Pressly teleports into the air when speaking to him before Ilos

Citadel

• The Citadel docking shot when you first visit the Normandy will be rendered in-engine, instead of as a pre-rendered video
• The bartender in the Presidium will now properly remember that you have visited before
• Fixed an issue where the Preaching Hanar and C-Sec Officer would not be oriented properly when returning to the area
• Restored cut unique appearance for Morlan (optional)

• Fixed incorrect material setup on planters in the Citadel Tower at the end of the game

Eden Prime

• Removed a fade from black that inadvertently occurs when backtracking towards the Camp on Eden Prime

Noveria

• Fixed the Noveria airlock scan beam slightly bumping Shepard and squadmates as it moves over them
• The ERCS Corporal who appears in the double homicide scene now wears clothing instead of armor to fix a continuity issue

Bring Down The Sky

• Restored a broken Simon ambient line at the end of Bring Down the Sky

Virmire

• Restored cut unique appearance for Pvt. Menos Avot (optional)

Uncharted Worlds

• Fixed a minor loading glitch on Chasca
• Fixed Elanos Haliat’s helmet and armor being mismatched
• Fixed Major Kyle acting inconsistently if you persuade your way in, but kill the cultists anyway

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