“Fixed” Mako Getting More Fixes by Mass Effect Modders

Mass Effect is easily one of the most popular sci-fi games out there, and the Legendary Edition has been a great, nostalgic trip for many people. One of the major draws for the remastered trilogy was the numerous fixes made to the game, like better textures and general bug fixes. But if there was one pain point in the series any fan could point to, it would be how frustrating it was to drive the Mako in the first game.

The handling of the Mako was one of the improvements specifically pointed out by the devs when talking about the Legendary Edition, so it just goes to show how widespread the complaint was. But, it seems not everyone is happy with even the “fixed” Mako as we now have a fan-made fix that has just gone live in an attempt to make driving the infamous vehicle more manageable and intuitive.

Titled the “N7 Mako” mod, it aims to improve the vehicle’s climbing abilities, which was disappointing, to say the least, in the vanilla game. It should also prevent the Mako from flipping onto its back like a distressed beetle after so much as touching a pebble. The mod also makes the Mako faster, giving it a much higher base speed.

But, since playing around with the vehicle’s base stats could lead to even more challenging driving situations, three different presets are available in the mod. ‘Tourist’, the first preset, will increase the base speed of the Mako by just a bit and focuses more on control and stability.

If you feel the need for speed, go with the ‘Racer’ preset, but be careful when climbing over anything. Finally, there is the ‘Default’ preset which is an all-rounder kind of mode.

Mass Effect Legendary Edition hasn’t been out for very long, but the modding community has been very active. There are other mods that can increase the boost duration or eliminate the need for a cooldown. BioWare actually consulted with modders while developing the remastered trilogy, and many are expecting a “modding renaissance” as the changes are making many in-game tasks more intuitive.

About Mass Effect: Legendary Edition

The first three original games of the franchise: Mass Effect(2007), Mass Effect 2(2010), and Mass Effect 3(2012), will be fused together. The outcome of this amalgamation will be known as Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. These classic games of the past will be given a modern touch.

To make this game a fit for the modern hardware, Mass Effect Legendary Edition will carry a plethora of enhancements. Expect to see a game with improved revamped dynamic shadows, volumetrics, textures, redesigned character models, depth-of-field, etc.