Andromeda on the 21st for everyone via VPN

Are you able to connect to EA servers? It seems that when i try to launch mass effect 3, it fails to connect to EA servers yet i am able to connect to origin. Maybe if the game tries to get authorization from both origin and EA servers this could be the issue?

Edit: Nope, tried with another VPN, was able to connect to me3's EA server but still the button is grey for MeA

Just finished the first planet and lost sound out of nowhere

Finally works after reinstalling...




Too bad I have to go to work now...

As of right now i have used 3 different VPN programs with no success. Tunnelbear, surfeasy and avast secureline.

Have cleaned origin cache
Have tried to change origin language and origin account country
Have tried updating, repairing, restarting pc during new vpn programs/ips.
Downloaded deluxe+deep space pack
The greyed button is always there.

Here's an interesting reply
www.answers.ea.com/t5/Game-Information/I-m-in-Singapure-and-my-PLAY-button-is-inactive-why/td-p/5936997
Maybe they havent unlocked it yet till early morning?

The weird part is that some people can play it, for those who are able to play it did they get that weird "if you enjoyed the trial buy the game" window on bottom right and have you finished your 10 hours of trial?(I have finished all 10 hours of trial a couple of days ago)

So I manage to solve the gray play buttom by using the Origin function to repair the game. It checked the files, reinstalled the game and then I could play.

Yes. I also recommend turning it off once your deluxe content has started downloading, that will give you better speeds (depending on your connection, of course).

I used the right click. It was there... 

So, FINALLY made it work! (Greyed out "Play" button issue.)

Here's what you need to do:

1) Delete Origin cache (http://answers.ea.com/t5/Technical-Issues/Don-t-know-how-to-clear-origin-cache-View-this/td-p/5499713) along with the content of "C:\ProgramData\Origin\LocalContent\Mass Effect Andromeda".
2) Set your Windows time zone to Seoul.
3) Set your Origin language to Korean ( 한국어 ).
4) Make sure Origin IS NOT running, connect to Korean VPN.
5) Start Origin.

Enjoy MEA!

Damn, you're right. It worked for me once then Origin wanted me to verify my login after I switched off the VPN and restarted Origin to see if it lasts. And now my method doesn't work anymore. I guess I was just lucky the first time. >

Been playing the game since it's got unlocked through VPN.

I had to remain in Korean servers to download DLC's though, but besides that it's running smoothly.

So thank you OP for making this thread.

Okay, this is strange. Scratch my guide. Just start Origin from its install directory as admin while using VPN.

There's a VPN thread here: bsn.boards.net/thread/3808

Which is where this thread is going