- First release
- May 14, 2021
- Developer
- BioWare
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 3
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Shooter, Strategy · Drama, Open world, Action, Science fiction
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
One person is all that stands between humanity and the greatest threat it’s ever faced. Relive the legend of Commander Shepard in the highly acclaimed Mass Effect trilogy with the Mass Effect Legendary Edition. Experience an amazingly rich and detailed universe where your decisions have profound consequences on the action and the outcome.Read more
One person is all that stands between humanity and the greatest threat it’s ever faced. Relive the legend of Commander Shepard in the highly acclaimed Mass Effect trilogy with the Mass Effect Legendary Edition. Experience an amazingly rich and detailed universe where your decisions have profound consequences on the action and the outcome.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- May 14, 2021
- PlayStation 4
- May 14, 2021
- Xbox One
- May 14, 2021
All 5 release dates
- PlayStation 5
- May 14, 2021
- Xbox Series X|S
- May 14, 2021
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main Story
- 51h
- Main + Extras
- 114h
- Completionist
- 152h
- Game modes
- Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Where to buy
- External links
- Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)Facebook (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Instagram (opens in a new tab)Reddit (opens in a new tab)Fandom (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- aliens, future, military, permadeath, futuristic
… All 11
, permadeath, futuristic, action-adventure, space travel, multiple endings, character development, over the shoulder, side quests
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 87
- Main Story (IGDB)
- 51h
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 114h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 152h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 62,685 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerIGDB · 28 Oct
- Online co-opIGDB · 28 Oct
Feature data: IGDB
How it plays
From Steam
- Story Rich
- RPG
- Choices Matter
- Sci-fi
- Singleplayer
- Space
- Character Customization
- Third-Person Shooter
Steam content notes
- Nudity or Sexual Content
- Frequent Violence or Gore
- General Mature Content
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Gameplay
- Adjustable difficulty, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Audio
- Stereo sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Surround sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
These are the developer's own listings for the Steam version. A feature not listed may still be in the game, and other platforms can differ.
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, audio, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 28 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- Steam Remote Play on TV
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Awards
Nominated
- Golden Joystick Awards − Ultimate Game of the Year — Golden Joystick Awards 2021
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