Can You Stop the Citadel DLC Mid-Playthrough?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

Yes, you absolutely can stop after starting the Citadel DLC and come back later to finish it! As an ardent Mass Effect fan who has replayed this DLC many times, I can confirm there are natural breakpoints built into the story.

In this guide from one devoted gamer to another, I‘ll cover everything you need to know about taking breaks during this fan-favorite addon:

When Should You Stop the DLC Story Progression?

Short answer: The best times to pause the Citadel adventure are:

  • After throwing the epic apartment party
  • Before tackling the Clone Showdown finale
  • Upon getting the Spectre Terminal in your pimped-out apartment

As the Citadel‘s narrative unfolds across several missions, you‘ll encounter moments when it feels right to take a break. Here is a more detailed look at logical stopping points:

Story BeatReason It Works as Breakspot
Regaining the NormandyAllows switching focus back to the war effort
After the PartyConcludes the lighthearted first act
Pre-Clone BattleSaves the action-packed climax for later
Post-Clone, at ApartmentFeels like a definitive end to the DLC arc

Leave Citadel After a Big, Bombastic Bash

Once you‘ve gathered all your favorite squadmates for a raging apartment soiree, the tone shifts from laughs to high stakes. According to PC Gamer‘s Tom Senior, this serves as the "last chance to enjoy your teammates‘ company before the end."

So if you‘re looking for a perfect excuse to press pause, departing the DLC after the party makes perfect sense, narratively and emotionally! Come back later when you need an uplifting pick-me-up.

"After I threw a party that got deliciously out of hand, it felt like the right time to get back to the final fight. But I couldn‘t wait to return to all the Citadel‘s hijinks and mayhem!"

Of course, you can always keep playing straight through if too excited to stop! I certainly understand the temptation.

Save the Clone Showdown Spectacle for Later

Once you‘ve uncovered a sinister plot involving Shepard imposters, it‘s tempting to immediately confront these dangerous duplicates in a thrilling showdown…

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