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Mass Effect 2 Hints

How can I get new clusters added to my galaxy map?

  • 1 of 12: By purchasing star charts and completing missions and assignments. Read on for the exact answers.
  • 2 of 12: If you have the "Firewalker Pack" DLC module installed, the Ismar Frontier cluster will be available as soon as you start Part 3 of the game. Also, the Phoenix Massing, Caleston Rift, and Hawking Eta clusters will open up after you finish the "Project Firewalker: Rosalie Lost" assignment, and the Hades Nexus cluster will open up when you get the "Project Firewalker: Prothean Site" assignment. However, not every system within those clusters will be available until you fully unlock them later in the game.
  • 3 of 12: The Titan Nebula cluster appears after you finish the "N7: Abandoned Research Station" assignment.
  • 4 of 12: The Ismar Frontier cluster appears after you finish the "Dossier: The Veteran" mission.
  • 5 of 12: Finishing part 4 of the main missions will unlock the Far Rim, Shadow Sea, and Crescent Nebula clusters.
  • 6 of 12: During part 5 of the main missions, you can unlock the Nubian Expanse, Rosetta Nebula, and Krogan DMZ clusters by doing the first objective of the loyalty missions for Jacob, Jack, and Mordin.
  • 7 of 12: You can also go to Illium and buy star charts for the Hades Nexus, Minos Wasteland, Pylos Nebula, and The Shrike Abyssal clusters from the Baria Frontiers terminal in the city's southern section.
  • 8 of 12: NOTE: The Shrike Abyssal cluster can also be unlocked by doing the "N7: Blood Pack Communications Relay" optional assignment.
  • 9 of 12: You can also unlock the Sigurd's Cradle cluster by getting the "N7: Blue Suns Base" assignment.
  • 10 of 12: Finishing part 6 of the main missions will unlock the Hawking Eta and Caleston Rift clusters.
  • 11 of 12: Also, you can unlock the Vallhallan Threshold cluster by doing the first objective of Tali's loyalty mission.
  • 12 of 12: In part 8, you can unlock The Phoenix Massing cluster by activating Legion and doing the first objective of his loyalty mission.