Mass-effect – What determines a final outcome of an imported character

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Several actions in ME1 will have consequenses in ME2. If I do multiple playthroughs (as I plan to reach 60) and handle situations completely differently, what will be the final outcome?

Example – UNC: Hostage

First game – hostage dies
Second game – hostage lives

What will be the result of an imported character in ME2? Will it always be the latest outcome?

Best Answer

A new playthrough of ME1 is like a new gameplus. You keep your equipment and some other things, but Shepard's decision slate is wiped clean. There is no storyline relic from the previous play in the new one. Therefore, if you import a save file from your second play in ME2, only your actions from that playthrough will be reflected in the game.