Grab the legendary space opera game now for just $6!
Video game prices are on the rise, and it’s becoming a common topic among gamers. Recently, Sony increased the prices for all PlayStation 5 models and the PlayStation Portal. Last fall, Microsoft followed suit by raising prices for its current-gen Xbox models and Xbox Game Pass. However, there are still some great deals to be found, especially on older titles. Right now, both PlayStation and Xbox digital stores have the remastered Mass Effect Legendary Edition from 2021 available for just $5.99. Yes, you read that right—90% off the usual price of $59.99 for the entire Mass Effect trilogy, which breaks down to just $2 per game!
Since its debut on the Xbox 360 in 2007, Mass Effect has captured the hearts of players with its grand narrative, player-driven choices, and the unique opportunity to romance aliens. The trilogy has significantly shaped video game storytelling over the nearly two decades since its release.
“We really tried to push the bounds of what I would call interactive, cinematic storytelling,” series writer and director Mac Walters shared in an interview. “Everything from the fact that we patented the conversation wheel—you see something like it everywhere now, right? It’s very commonplace. But the whole goal of that was to kind of remove some of the barriers between the game and your interaction with the characters, to really make it feel like it was a seamless experience with a cinematic quality to it.”
This sale lasts until April 15, making it a perfect chance for newcomers to dive into the Mass Effect trilogy or for veterans to revisit it. Along with the three remastered games, you’ll also receive 40 pieces of DLC, including story expansions, bonus weapons, armor, and item packs. Keep in mind that Mass Effect Legendary Edition isn’t available on Nintendo Switch and isn’t currently discounted on Steam, so this offer is exclusive to Xbox and PlayStation users for now.
In related news, there’s a TV adaptation of Mass Effect in the works, but reports suggest that the showrunners have been asked to rewrite the series to make it “more appealing to non-gamers,” which raises some eyebrows. Additionally, it seems the series won’t center around Commander Shepard, the iconic hero from the original trilogy.
BioWare is also developing a new game in the Mass Effect franchise, announced back in 2020. The release date for what fans are calling Mass Effect 5 is still uncertain. In the meantime, you can take advantage of this fantastic deal to catch up on the story.
