Developer BioWare and publisher EA have announced the final add-on for their hit game Mass Effect 3 will be arriving on March 5, 2013 for PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE. The DLC will conclude the storyline of Commander Shepard and crew and will offer one final mission to enjoy with these characters while allowing their relationships to further develop in-game. The new content forces Shepard and crew to clear his name of a new conspiracy and enjoy new features such as gambling at the Silver Coast Casino and fighting hordes of enemies at the Armax Combat Arena.
BioWare has also announced one final multiplayer expansion will arriving next week for Mass Effect 3 known as Reckoning. The new DLC will add new character kits, maps and weapons to an already impressive multiplayer experience. The developer will be streaming content for the Reckoning expansion on February 25, 2013 on their official TwitchTV account where fans can get a first glimpse of the final multiplayer expansion for Mass Effect 3. Look for both of these great content packs coming soon to the world of Mass Effect 3 and read on for more details!
“The team has poured heart and soul into Mass Effect 3: Reckoning and Mass Effect 3: Citadel. As the launch of these chapters near, the feeling around the studio is bittersweet,” said Casey Hudson, Executive Producer of the Mass Effect series. “We have always been humbled and driven by the passion of our fans for the Mass Effect trilogy. We hope fans will enjoy spending more time with some of their favorite characters -- we have certainly enjoyed spending time creating them. We’re excited to release this final sendoff for the trilogy and move forward into the future of the Mass Effect universe."
Mass Effect 3 is now available from all major retailers for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. Mass Effect 3 is rated M by the ESRB for Blood, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language & Violence. For more information on the game, check out the official Mass Effect 3 website.