How to Make Everyone Survive the Mass Effect 2 Suicide Mission

We really don't recommend letting everyone die during the Mass Effect 2 suicide mission as it will prevent you from importing the save file to Mass Effect 3. Because Shepard dies if there are less than two squad members who survive, you'll have to restart Mass Effect 3 with a clean slate. This means that the worst ending for Mass Effect 2 is not canon.

Considering the amount of effort it takes to make sure everyone dies in Mass Effect 2, we recommend just looking it up online to see what exactly happens. Mass Effect 2 Suicide Mission Guide In a way, Mass Effect 2 forces you to explore the majority of the game if you want everyone on your team to survive the final mission.

The Mass Effect 2 suicide mission takes into consideration a lot more than just the ship upgrades and loyalty missions.

To make sure that everyone survives this ordeal, you'll need to really invest in the story of Mass Effect 2. Luckily, this means that you'll get a chance to get to know more about your squadmates, which is arguably the highlight of the series.

Scroll down below if you want to learn what you should do to make it back out of the proverbial hell that is the Mass Effect 2 suicide mission. Take the time to talk to your crew members Outside of it being part of the duties of a good commander, the ending of Mass Effect 2 hinges on just how often you talk to everyone else on board the ship. Talking to your companions will eventually lead to conversations resulting in ship upgrades. In addition to this, the only way to unlock each member's Loyalty mission in Mass Effect 2 is to establish a proper relationship with that particular individual.

Investing time to talk to your crewmates in Mass Effect 2 in between missions will go a long way in helping everyone survive. Upgrade The Normandy As previously mentioned, the more you talk to your teammates in Mass Effect 2, the more they'll start to suggest upgrades to The Normandy.

There are a lot of upgrades to The Normandy that you can apply via the Research terminal. However, there are three that are necessary for the final mission. Although more upgrades are better, these three upgrades for The Normandy are non-negotiable: Thanix Cannon; suggested by Garus Kinetic Barriers; suggested by Tali Heavy Ship Armor; suggested by Jacob Do the loyalty missions In general, the Loyalty missions in Mass Effect 2 aren't complicated. You just have to play them as soon as they are available. Afterward, you'll have gained yourself a loyal squadmate. However, there are a few caveats to keep in mind: Make sure that you finish all the Loyalty missions before you retrieve the Reaper IFF. In fact, make sure that do everything that you possibly can before going after the Reaper IFF. Try to advance your Renegade or Paragon points as much as possible so that all possible dialogue options are open to you once you do the Loyalty missions. It is possible to mess up the Loyalty missions for Thane, Tali, Zaeed, and Samara. The only Loyalty mission that you should not have finished before getting the Reaper IFF is that of Legion, who is the last squadmate you'll get a chance to recruit in the game anyway. Don't take too long after retrieving the Reaper IFF Once you get the Reaper IFF and recruit Legion, the Collectors will attack your ship and kidnap some of the crew. This is important because the longer you take to rescue your squadmates and essentially finish the game, the more likely it is that they will die.

Ideally, the only mission that you should have left to play after the Reaper IFF is the Loyalty mission for Legion.

Remember, the less time that passes in between your crew getting kidnapped and saving them, the more likely you'll save everyone. Choose the right leaders for the final mission

One thing to note is that, during the final mission of Mass Effect 2, certain characters will suggest themselves if not outright volunteer for a particular role. Do not listen to them. Their willingness to do the job doesn't immediately translate to success. You must make a decision based on the weaknesses and strengths of each particular squad member.

Of course, you can also follow our guide below:

TLDR; finish all Loyalty Missions and select the right character for each situation. If you do this, everyone will make it out of the Mass Effect 2 Suicide Mission alive.