🎮 What Mass Effect Legendary Edition Is
- It is a remastered collection of the first three Mass Effect games: Mass Effect (2007), Mass Effect 2 (2010), and Mass Effect 3 (2012). Steam Store+3Wikipedia+3Xbox Wire+3
- Released on May 14, 2021. Electronic Arts Inc.+2Xbox Wire+2
- Available for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One; also runs on newer hardware (PS5 / Xbox Series) with enhancements via backwards compatibility.
✅ Minimum Requirements
- OS: Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7
- CPU: 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (or equivalent AMD)
- RAM: 1 GB (XP) / 2 GB (Vista or Windows 7)
- GPU: 256 MB video card that supports Pixel Shader 3.0 (e.g. NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better / ATI X1600 Pro or better)
- Storage: ~15 GB free space
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Input: Keyboard & Mouse
- Sound card: DirectX‑compatible
⚙️ Recommended Requirements
- OS: Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7
- CPU: ~2.6+ GHz (Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD)
- RAM: 2 GB
- GPU: Something like NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT (or better)
- Storage: ~15 GB free space
🛠 Improvements & Remastering
- Graphic upgrades: improved character models, better textures, shaders, effects like fog, ambient occlusion, etc. GameSpot+2Wikipedia+2
- Performance improvements: smoother frame rates, support for 4K, HDR, etc. GameSpot+2Steam Store+2
- Other quality-of-life updates: better menu/navigation / unified character creator tweaks etc. GameSpot+1
✅ What’s Included (with a Focus on Mass Effect 2)
For Mass Effect 2 in Legendary Edition, most of the single-player DLC is included (story missions, character missions, cosmetic / weapon/armor / pack‑type add-ons). Here’s a list of what Mass Effect 2 DLC comes in:
| DLC / Add‑on | Type |
|---|---|
| Major story/character/content DLCs | Kasumi – Stolen Memory; Zaeed – The Price of Revenge; Overlord; Lair of the Shadow Broker; Arrival; Normandy Crash Site Wikipedia+3GameRevolution+3Xbox Wire+3 |
| Cosmetic / Weapons / Armor / Appearance Packs | Many of these are included: Cerberus Weapon & Armor pack, Alternate Appearance Packs, Firewalker Pack, Blood Dragon Armor, etc. Wikipedia+3Xbox Wire+3GameRevolution+3 |
⚠️ Missing / Not Included
Pinnacle Station (for Mass Effect 1) is not included; the source code was corrupted / lost. GameSpot+2GameRevolution+2
The multiplayer mode of Mass Effect 3 is not included in Legendary Edition. GameSpot+1
🔍 Why It’s Valuable
- Instead of buying the base game + all these DLCs separately, Legendary Edition bundles them in. This simplifies things and often is more cost-effective. GameRevolution+2Xbox Wire+2
- Remastered visuals and better performance make the older games more accessible / better looking on modern hardware.
- For players who care about story continuity / having all content, this version gives you almost everything relevant.
