Gamers who missed out on the Mass Effect trilogy when the games were first released or who want to relive them again will want to get their hands on Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. This remaster of the critically-acclaimed Mass Effect trilogy is set to release later this week, bringing fans and newcomers to the series a great entry point into BioWare's masterful sci-fi series.
It's been over a decade since the Mass Effect series was introduced and there's a new generation of gamers ready to play them. The Mass Effect: Legendary Edition will allow players to experience the full Mass Effect trilogy single-player experience. Over 40 DLC from all three games will also be included, which includes promotional weapons, armors, and packs.
Of course, this remaster will improve the graphics of the Mass Effect trilogy for 4K Ultra HD, allowing for gamers to experience the games on their PS5 and Xbox Series X/S through backwards compatibility. A lot of fans have already marked May 14 on their calendars for the release of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, but anyone looking to download and play the game as soon as possible will likely want to know everything they can before Friday.
When Is Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Available To Download
The general release of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is Friday, May 14. As for exact timing, the official Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Microsoft Store listing states that the game will be released at 12 a.m., which means the West Coast will be able to play at 9 p.m. PST on Thursday, May 13. The official Mass Effect: Legendary Edition PlayStation Store listing doesn't give an exact timing, but it's safe to infer the release will likely be around the same time.
Players who want to get a head start on playing, and who have pre-ordered the title, can pre-load Mass Effect: Legendary Edition on Xbox and PlayStation ahead of the game's release. The trilogy will take up at least 80 GB of memory on Xbox and PlayStation, which includes the base game and the massive Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Day 1 Patch.
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Pre-Order Bonuses and Deals
With just a few days left until the launch of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, gamers can still pre-order these BioWare classics and receive bonuses and deals for buying early. The price of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition will run about $60, but if gamers act fast they can receive a discount on the game for pre-ordering.
A special steelbook case is being sold at Best Buy with purchases of the physical versions of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, while GameStop is offering a special poster for those who pre-order the game. There's also the special Mass Effect Legendary Cache Bundle. For $150, fans can get the following items:
- Wearable N7 helmet
- Steelbook case
- Canvas art print
- N7 acceptance letter
- Morality spinner pin
Currently, this special bundle is sold out through the official BioWare site, but a restock could be arriving in the future so fans should continue to check back before the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition release date.
Source: Microsoft