What is a .PCC file?
The .PCC file extension is associated with the video games Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3. These games are first-person shooters that use the Unreal Engine 3 to create their graphics and gameplay environments. A .PCC file contains various types of game data such as models (which are the digital representations of characters and objects), textures (which are the images that cover the surfaces of models to give them detail), and rooms (which are parts of the game's environment). These files are often used by people who want to modify or change the game's content, a process commonly referred to as "modding." To open a .PCC file, you can use specific programs designed for Mass Effect 2 and 3, developed by Electronic Arts. Additionally, tools like ME3Explorer, Unreal Engine Resource Viewer, and Unreal Package Extractor can also open these files. These tools help users view, extract, and sometimes edit the contents of the .PCC files.
Although primarily used with specialized software, .PCC files can technically be opened with any basic text editor, like Notepad. However, using a text editor will only display the raw data, which might not be meaningful without proper formatting and understanding of the file structure used in the games.
Note: The description also mentions the GPO (Government Publishing Office) of the U.S. This information seems unrelated to the .PCC file type and might be included by mistake. The GPO deals with the production and distribution of information products for the U.S. government, such as official publications and passports, which is not related to gaming or .PCC files.
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