The much-lovedCitadelmission was the last DLC ever released forMass Effect 3, and new and old fans playingMass Effect: Legendary Editionwill be glad to hear that it is included in the trilogy collection at no extra cost.
Citadelis fondly remembered for its large focus on portraying the Normandy’s crew in a fun and lighthearted manner during a lengthy story. The DLC isn’t available from the start ofMass Effect 3, however, and is actually a better experience if players wait until a certain point in the game.Mass Effect: Legendary Editionplayers can learn how and when to start theCitadelDLC in this guide.
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How to Start Citadel DLC in Mass Effect 3
To gain access to and start theCitadel DLC inMass Effect 3, players must firstcomplete the mission “Priority: Citadel II”. An email from Admiral Hackett entitled “Priority: Citadel Shore Leave” will now be available to read from Shepard’s private terminal.
Hackett is ordering the Normandy in for repairs, and invites Shepard to stay at Anderson’s apartment while the ship is grounded. Use the Galaxy Map totravel to the Citadel, but instead of choosing the Alliance Docks, pick Personal Apartment. Explore the apartment and then read the email from Joker at the private terminal. This will startCitadelimmediately, and players will be locked in to the mission until it’s finished.
When to Start Citadel DLC in Mass Effect 3
Although theCitadelDLC can be started right after “Citadel II” is completed, it is highly recommended to wait until every character has been recruited, and that Shepard has locked in aromance option inMass Effect 3.
Meeting every new and old squadmate and crew member that survived thesuicide mission inMass Effect 2, and the events of the third game, means they will be included in the fun mission. So,the best place to start theCitadelDLC is actually right before the end of the game.
The point of no return is when “Priority: Cerberus Headquarters” is selected. Once this mission is started, players can no longer take part in any missions left uncompleted in the journal, includingCitadel. A save file can always be made before starting the last mission and reloaded if players wish to complete the game before experiencing one of thebest DLC’s inMass Effect.
TheCitadelDLC is a great sendoff for the old and new Normandy Crew, however, and completing it before finishingMass Effect 3is generally regarded as the best way to experience the conclusion of the trilogy.
Mass Effect: Legendary Editionis out now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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