Mass Effect

Mass Effect

Shooter • Role-playing (RPG)
2007

Mass Effect is an upcoming Shooter/Role-playing (RPG) game releasing on PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360. Scheduled to launch on November 20, 2007.

Developed by BioWare, BioWare Edmonton and published by Electronic Arts, Microsoft Game Studios.

Release Date: 11/21/2007

Released
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Story

What starts as a routine mission to an agrarian outpost quickly becomes the opening salvo in an epic war. As the newly appointed Executive Officer of the SSV Normandy, you'll assemble and lead an elite squad of heroes into battle after heart-pounding battle. Each decision you make will impact not only your fate, but the destiny of the entire galaxy in the Mass Effect trilogy. Key Features: Incredible, interactive storytelling. Create and customize your own character, from Commander Shepard's appearance and skills to a personalized arsenal. Unleash devastating abilities as you command and train. Your decisions will control the outcome of each mission, your relationships with your crew and ultimately the entire war. An amazing universe to explore. From the massive Citadel to the harsh, radioactive landscape of the Krogan home world – the incredible breadth of the Mass Effect universe will blow you away. Travel to the farthest outposts aboard the SSV Normandy, the most technologically advanced ship in the galaxy. You'll follow the clues left by ancient civilizations, discover hidden bases with fantastic new tech and lead your hand-picked crew into explosive alien battles. Edge-of-your-seat excitement meets strategic combat. Find the perfect combination of squad-mates and weapons for each battle if you want to lead them to victory. Sun-Tzu's advice remains as pertinent in 2183 as it is today – know your enemy. You'll need different tactics for a squad of enemies with devastating biotic attacks than a heavily armored Geth Colossus so choose your teams wisely.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 3PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox 360

Genres

ShooterRole-playing (RPG)

Developers

  • BioWare
  • BioWare Edmonton

Publishers

  • Electronic Arts
  • Microsoft Game Studios

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Third person

Part of

  • Mass Effect franchise

Ratings & Reviews

89%
Critic Score
4 reviews
86%
User Score
2270 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionScience fictionRomance

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

alienssoldiermilitarypermadeathspaceshipfemale protagonistslaveryracism

Game Engine

Built with Unreal Engine 3

Release Information

Primary Release Date

November 20, 2007

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PlayStation 3

December 7, 2012
Europe
December 4, 2012
North America
December 4, 2012
Worldwide

Xbox 360

November 20, 2007
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

May 28, 2008
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Mass Effect on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Mass Effect, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mass Effect