Save the Galaxy in the Epic Saga of Commander Shepard With Mass Effect Legendary Edition Today

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BioWare, a studio of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA), has launched Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition, allowing players to experience the trilogy in enhanced visuals and performance. Available on PC and consoles, it includes remastered content, over 40 DLCs, and 4K Ultra HD support. Improvements comprise updated character models, UI, and combat mechanics. Project Director Mac Walters highlighted the dedication to fan feedback. The game is rated M and accessible on multiple platforms, with a unified character creation feature and a new photo mode to capture gameplay moments.

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• Launch of Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition enhances brand visibility and sales potential.
• Features 4K Ultra HD support and remastered content, appealing to existing fans and new players.
• Offers over 40 DLCs, enriching player experience and longevity of the title.
• Improvements in graphics, UI, and mechanics enhance gameplay, potentially driving positive reviews.

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BioWare, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) studio, today released Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition, the definitive way to experience the beloved science fiction role-playing game trilogy. The game is available worldwide on PC via Origin, EA Desktop app and Steam, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with optimized backwards compatibility on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Mass Effect Legendary Edition features the heart-pounding cinematic single-player base content and 40+ downloadable content (DLC) story, weapons and armor packs from Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 and brings the legend of Commander Shepard to life in 4K Ultra HD with HDR compatibility.

Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition (Graphic: Business Wire)

“There’s never been a better opportunity to experience the epic story of the original trilogy, whether you're new to the franchise, or looking to replay it for the 10th time,” said Mac Walters, Project Director on the Mass Effect Legendary Edition and lead writer of the original trilogy at BioWare. “This isn’t just a passion project for our team at BioWare, it’s something we know the fans have wanted for a very long time, and we’ve dedicated all of our efforts to make sure every enhancement we’ve made to this iconic journey feels like Mass Effect. We could not be more excited to share this moment with our fans around the world and look forward to hearing their personal stories as Shepard again.”

Mass Effect Legendary Edition provides fans and new players with the ability to experience the incredible universe and dynamic cast of characters in Mass Effect with enhanced visuals like never before. Remastered character models, tens of thousands of up-ressed textures, shaders and VFX, updated lighting and improved dynamic shadows, volumetrics and depth-of-field combined add to a new level of immersion in the trilogy. Players will also have the option to run the game in modes that favor quality or framerate on all consoles depending on their preference.

In addition, the Mass Effect Legendary Edition features an expanded, unified character creation customization with options that persist across all three titles for a unified experience across the trilogy. A new photo mode will give players a chance to pause gameplay and capture their personal moments through the cinematic adventure. The original Mass Effect features modernized interfaces and UI, expansive visual overhaul to worlds and levels as well as improvements to combat, aiming, movement and AI.

Mass Effect Legendary Edition is rated M (Mature) by the ESRB and is available now on PC via EA Desktop, Origin and Steam, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with optimized backward compatibility on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Mass Effect Legendary Edition assets are available to download on the official EA press site at EAPRESSPORTAL.COM. Watch the launch trailer here.

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FAQ

What is the release date of <i>Mass Effect</i>™ <i>Legendary Edition</i> by EA?

The Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition was released today.

Where can I play <i>Mass Effect</i>™ <i>Legendary Edition</i>?

Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

What are the main features of <i>Mass Effect</i>™ <i>Legendary Edition</i>?

It features enhanced graphics, over 40 DLCs, and a unified character customization experience.

Is <i>Mass Effect</i>™ <i>Legendary Edition</i> optimized for next-gen consoles?

Yes, it has optimized backwards compatibility on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Which platforms support the new photo mode in <i>Mass Effect</i>™ <i>Legendary Edition</i>?

The photo mode is available on all platforms where the game is released.