Mass Effect DLC Bring Down the Sky - Installation and Errors

[SpYder76]

Unfortunately, downloading and installing this DLC always bring some issues.I reunited the most commons to help another players who love this saga.
(Sorry for any fail in my English. I'm doing my best to help you all)

First of all:
Download the DLC directly from EA (no download manager and no key needed)

http://lvlt.bioware.cdn.ea.com/bioware/u/f/eagames/bioware/masseffect/dlc/MassEffect_BDtS_EFIGS.exe

Save the file MassEffect_BDtS_EFIGS.exe in the root directory of Mass Effect game (Steam install it in "Steam/steamapps/common"). Run it.

You can experiment two errors when installing the DLC:
- Mass Effect not found
- NSIS Error

1- Mass Effect not found
Open your notepad and save the file as "MassEffectLaucher.exe". Put it in root directory of Mass Effect game

2- NSIS Error
Open the prompt command on Windows (search for "cmd" in your Windows and hit enter). Drag the DLC installer to the black box that pops up, hit space after the text, then type /NCRC.

If you experience the two errors, just do the two solutions in the order.

This is it. If it ask for a key anyway, you can use this universal key:
3FLL-43UU-JTN8-W8EX-25J3

[Voodoo]

Is this Windows 10?
This sounds like an UAC issue.

You also must run the game at least once before attempting to install the DLC, because the game must create appropriate registry keys to be found by the DLC installer.

[J6]

Does not work

[SpYder76]

@Stahl This solution was presented to me by the EA support in 2016 at the time I open an order there. I made my installation throug Origin, and didn't have any trouble after that. It's possible that things changed after. I tried to look for new solutions but I find nothing working. Sorry about that. I even heard that new versions of the DLC doesn't need a key anymore. If my solution is not working for you, I seriusly sugest you contact the EA support. They always help me when I'm in need. And if not troubling you, may I ask you post the aswer here for everyone else? If I find something new I'll let you know.
Thanks for the reply anyway. Any bit of information is valid.
*I know my English sounds weird. Just doing my best here.

[Metallica93]

Going to copy/paste this in a few posts, as well, just to see if it helps someone.

I was able to get Pinnacle Station working via two, different methods and Bring Down The Sky working via one method. Note: run the game at least once before attempting these so all of the proper files are created.

1) If you're like me and saved the Origin DLC files from years back, you can simply copy the Pinnacle Station file into the path it's supposed to be located in: Mass Effect/DLC/DLC_Vegas. The game will recognize the file (at least, it did for me). Sadly, I have not found a way for the game to recognize the Bring Down The Sky file, DLC_UNC. Will have to work on that for future reference.

2) The second way that worked for both DLC is this: go to https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/faq/dlc-for-classic-games/#masseffect and download both executable files. Move them to your Mass Effect folder and run them as an administrator. Bring Down The Sky doesn't need a key, but Pinnacle Station does. Enter this: 5GUCXRFPQNBMTJBD3L5J. Run the game and you should see both DLC listed now.

You might also need to open the "installscript.vdf" file using NotePad/NotePad++ and change "%CDKEY%" to "5GUCXRFPQNBMTJBD3L5J".

Let me know if that works!

[Spaceman]

@Metallica93 unfortunately not. I'm still trying to start the two DLC but all i get is "Installation failed", both of them. I tried other threads on the internet but i'm still workin' on it. I'm gonna reply if i get a positive outcome.

@SpYder76: thank you for your help so far. I managed to solve the problem that the game won't be found, but the second error takes more time to solve. After trying your ways (and it's most similar on other pages) i'll keep searchin for the solution.

[GoldKn3cht]

@Spaceman

My current approach. Now the Origin key also works.

1. delete old Mass Effect registry entries and folders on your hard drive (keep savegames)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Electronic Arts\Electronic Arts

2. download / install via Steam

3. start the game and make your own settings in the options then quit the game
**This step should not be skipped.**

4. Only now edit installscript.vdf (notepad) --> %CDKEY% with your Origin key or the universal key from the Pinnacle Station (5GUCXRFPQNBMTJBD3L5J)

5. start the game and quit it in the main menu

6. install DLC's MassEffect_BDtS_EFIGS, MassEffect_PS_ES

Now there were no problems.

After that I install additionally the following from Nexusmods.

ME1 Recalibrated
MEUITM Anniversary Edition
Mass Effect Mouse Fix

Finally for antialiasing (SMAA) -> ReShade

[Spaceman]

@GoldKn3cht, you rocked it. Thank you so much for the fast help, it worked out just fine.

Made my day.

[Dingo Dash]

Originally posted by GoldKn3cht:

@Spaceman

My current approach. Now the Origin key also works.

1. delete old Mass Effect registry entries and folders on your hard drive (keep savegames)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Electronic Arts\Electronic Arts

2. download / install via Steam

3. start the game and make your own settings in the options then quit the game
**This step should not be skipped.**

4. Only now edit installscript.vdf (notepad) --> %CDKEY% with your Origin key or the universal key from the Pinnacle Station (5GUCXRFPQNBMTJBD3L5J)

5. start the game and quit it in the main menu

6. install DLC's MassEffect_BDtS_EFIGS, MassEffect_PS_ES

Now there were no problems.

After that I install additionally the following from Nexusmods.

ME1 Recalibrated
MEUITM Anniversary Edition
Mass Effect Mouse Fix

Finally for antialiasing (SMAA) -> ReShade

Actually, I discovered it's not necessary to uninstall the game! Yay, thank you!

[GoldKn3cht]

Originally posted by Dingo Dash:

Actually, I discovered it's not necessary to uninstall the game! Yay, thank you!

In my case, an uninstall was necessary.
This was the only way I could get the Origin key to work.

Simply replacing the keys in the registry and installscript.vdf was not enough.

[SpYder76]

Originally posted by GoldKn3cht:

@Spaceman

My current approach. Now the Origin key also works.

1. delete old Mass Effect registry entries and folders on your hard drive (keep savegames)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Electronic Arts\Electronic Arts

2. download / install via Steam

3. start the game and make your own settings in the options then quit the game
**This step should not be skipped.**

4. Only now edit installscript.vdf (notepad) --> %CDKEY% with your Origin key or the universal key from the Pinnacle Station (5GUCXRFPQNBMTJBD3L5J)

5. start the game and quit it in the main menu

6. install DLC's MassEffect_BDtS_EFIGS, MassEffect_PS_ES

Now there were no problems.

After that I install additionally the following from Nexusmods.

ME1 Recalibrated
MEUITM Anniversary Edition
Mass Effect Mouse Fix

Finally for antialiasing (SMAA) -> ReShade

Look good. Thanks for sharing

[frianamran]

Hi, new user here... i tried the @SpYder76 ones and @GoldKn3cht ones yet its still not working