
The upgrade appears to be unusable, however it cannot be researched. Upgrades bought in stores are instantly active and do not need to be researched they are not included in the price progression.

See Collector Ship mission for more details. Note: Either one of the following weapons or advanced weapon training can be obtained.

Mass Effect 2 - 7 Heavy WeaponsĪcquiring an upgrade from a store does not change the cost of the research upgrades. So the cost for the first Heavy Pistol Damage upgrade will always be 2, Palladium, regardless of where it is acquired, followed by 5, and 7, for the next two tiers. Note that research costs depend on the number of upgrades researched so far. Note: See Credits by Location for tips on generating more income. The amount of credits available from a normal play-through covering all missions, assignments and current DLC is 1, with a theoretical maximum of 1, if avoiding the use of medi-gel and heavy weapons and choosing Renegade options for credits. When starting a new play-through with a Shepard that beat the game, your upgrades from that previous file won't carry over.

This Upgrade Guide lists the locations and prices for all equipment and power upgrades available in Mass Effect 2.
