Bioware has announced that it will release the original Mass Effect trilogy in the form of Mass Effect Legendary Edition next spring. All three games will be tailored for next-gen consoles and modern PCs. For a very long time, fans of the franchise have been asking for a remaster of the original Mass Effect game however they will be glad to know that instead of one, Bioware is now working on a remaster of the whole trilogy.
This was announced on November 7 which is generally also known as the N7 Day celebrating the Mass Effect franchise. Mass Effect Legendary Edition will include the original Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 including all of the DLCs released for all three titles. The DLC also includes all of the promo weapons, armors, and packs. The games will all be remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD. The next-gen console versions will have prominent enhanced features as compared to the current-gen consoles.
The games in Legendary Edition will feature upgraded textures, shaders, models, effects, and improved technical features. Bioware details:
Our goal was not to remake or reimagine the original games, but to modernize the experience so that fans and new players can experience the original work in its best possible form. It’s been amazing to see the adventures of Commander Shepard take on new life in super-sharp resolution, faster framerates, and beautiful visual enhancements. As game developers, we always hope that our games will transcend their original platforms. Having the opportunity to remaster the trilogy means that the fruits of a decade of our work will live on, and will be experienced better and clearer than ever before.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition will release on Xbox One, PS4, and PC in Spring 2021 with forward compatibly for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Bioware will release additional details about the Legendary Edition in the coming days leading to its launch. Bioware also revealed that the studio is also working on the next Mass Effect title in the franchise and details about the project will be shared soon.
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