Mass Effect 3

Mass Effect 3

Shooter • Role-playing (RPG) • Adventure
2012

Mass Effect 3 is an upcoming Shooter/Role-playing (RPG)/Adventure game releasing on PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360. Scheduled to launch on March 6, 2012.

Developed by BioWare, BioWare Edmonton and published by Electronic Arts.

Release Date: 03/07/2012

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Story

Earth is burning. The Reapers have taken over and other civilizations are falling like dominoes. Lead the final fight to save humanity and take back Earth from these terrifying machines, Commander Shepard. You'll need backup for these battles. Fortunately, the galaxy has a habit of sending unexpected species your way. Recruit team members and forge new alliances, but be prepared to say goodbye at any time as partners make the ultimate sacrifice. It's time for Commander Shepard to fight for the fate of the human race and save the galaxy. No pressure, Commander. Fight smarter. Take advantage of new powers and combat moves. Shepard can now blind fire at enemies and build tougher melee attacks. Plus, when you fight as a team you can combine new biotic and tech powers to unleash devastating Power Combos. Build the final force. Build a team from a variety of races and classes and combine their skills to overcome impossible odds. You'll be joined by newcomers like James Vega, a tough-as-nails soldier, as well as EDI, a trusted AI in a newly acquired physical form. Keep an eye out for beloved characters from your past, but beware. Some may not survive the final battle... Face off against friends. Enjoy an integrated co-op multiplayer mode and team up with friends online to liberate key conflict zones from increasingly tough opponents. Customize your warrior and earn new weapons, armor, and abilities to build war preparedness stats in your single player campaign.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 3PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox 360

Genres

ShooterRole-playing (RPG)Adventure

Developers

  • BioWare
  • BioWare Edmonton

Publisher

  • Electronic Arts

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Third person

Multiplayer

  • Online Co-op: 4 players

Part of

  • Mass Effect franchise

Ratings & Reviews

91%
Critic Score
14 reviews
85%
User Score
1750 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionScience fiction

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Key Features

aliensfuturesoldiermilitarypermadeathfuturisticspaceshipfemale protagonist

Game Engine

Built with Unreal Engine 3

Release Information

Primary Release Date

March 6, 2012

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PC (Microsoft Windows)

March 6, 2012
Worldwide

Xbox 360

March 6, 2012
Worldwide

PlayStation 3

March 6, 2012
North America
March 9, 2012
Europe

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 3 on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
memory:8 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 570
directx:Version 11
storage:25 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 10/11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:30 GB available space (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 3, 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 3