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Mass Effect 2 confirmed for PC, Xbox 360

EA officially announces BioWare's follow-up to 2007 sci-fi action RPG for Microsoft platforms in early 2010.

That Electronic Arts and BioWare have been at work on a follow-up to 2007's Mass Effect hasn't exactly been a guarded secret. The term "Mass Effect trilogy" has been bandied about by EA brass since it acquired the studio in 2007, with CEO John Riccitiello most recently pegging the game for a multiplatform release in early 2010. Of course, that reveal was quickly followed by the game's first teaser trailer last month.

Now, a year on from when BioWare executive producer Greg Zeschuk made first reference to the game by its title, EA has officially announced Mass Effect 2. Tempering speculation that the game will see a multiplatform release on the PlayStation 3, EA confirmed it for release only on the Xbox 360 and PC in early 2010. The first installment in the franchise was published by Microsoft and debuted on the Xbox 360 in 2007 before moving to the PC last year.

BioWare CEO Ray Muzyka said that it will offer "intensified combat and expanded weapon options as well as increased depth of planet exploration." And, as is the hallmark of games produced by EA's subsidiary, BioWare promises a cinematic storyline that will play out in a fashion similar to the first game in the series.

Unfortunately, EA remains tight-lipped on Commander Shepard's latest mission, saying only that humanity now faces a threat greater than the robotic Geth army seen in the original. Indeed, Commander Shepard may not be party to the proceedings at all, considering that last month's trailer indicated humanity's first Spectre had been killed in action.

513 Comments

  • ivcho_malkiqa

    Posted Jun 14, 2009 9:21 am GMT

    Woohoo that's the way to do it! It's coming for PC. You don't think they'll use DX 10, do you? If they do, it will be honestly 10/10. I can't wait to see the storyline.

  • Peabody99224

    Posted May 29, 2009 12:39 pm GMT

    I hope they'll release 'em for the PS3 eventually.

  • AlecHP234

    Posted May 28, 2009 3:46 pm GMT

    so, is it coming out on PS3?

  • Hayabashi

    Posted May 21, 2009 6:33 am GMT

    Can't wait! Mass Effect is my second favorite RPG, second only to Chrono Cross. ANY game with a new game + gets bonus points. And using old data makes me happy as well. What if the bad guy ends up being Shepard and your old Shepard's stats are what make him hard?

  • eyalev

    Posted May 11, 2009 12:31 am GMT

    I really think this is *the* Best RPG made to date I can't wait for the sequal I hope the repair the slight flaws of the first game.

  • momurdaman2003

    Posted May 4, 2009 10:19 am GMT

    I hope they make differences in the guns lol besides colors

  • penpusher

    Posted Apr 16, 2009 4:39 pm GMT

    if its more of the same stuff as the first one I hope they clean up some of the problems that were in the first. Like item management, that was a complete pain in the backside. I'd like to see that cleared up and organised decently

  • Quinzark

    Posted Mar 29, 2009 1:44 pm GMT

    I for one can't wait for this game. one likely use for keeping the save is because of the choice at the end involving the counsel & who's in charge of it, that would make a large difference if they want it to.
    I'm expecting the protagonist in ME2 to be the child of the hero of ME1.

  • one_man_for_god

    Posted Mar 25, 2009 8:41 pm GMT

    I would just like to make the point that Nintendo will not be price cutting at all, much less to $150. They said three weeks ago they weren't, the notion of a $150 Wii before 2011 is not even thinkable, and I absolutely loved M.E. I played it for 6 straight weeks after I got it, and it was the first game I got for my 360. I do think that the teaser trailer was being a "teaser" though. I think that Shepard is either not dead, or is only dead through part of the game. I mean, why would they say keep your saved character files if your saved character (Shepard) was going to be K.I.A.? I think they kind of gave themselves away there.

    Sorry, you can continue on with your internet argument that will turn into (as it already has) a mindless argument full of CAPS and curses only because the each of you won't ever see each other, so you can say what you want without consequence. I just thought I'd actually comment on what this page is actually about instead of having a fanboy argument. How silly of me.

  • ffviiifreak

    Posted Mar 22, 2009 7:44 pm GMT

    they should aim for fall instead

  • 10679

    Posted Mar 22, 2009 4:54 pm GMT

    @buffdaddy69 i was just saying that it is pointless to pay $100 for a wireless adapter to play online where you can use your pc ethernet cable to play online which is alot cheaper to get.

    everyone talks about how M$ milking the consumers but they forgot about how sony is doing the same thing especially with the HD cables and the dual shock 3 controllers

  • buffdaddy69

    Posted Mar 20, 2009 6:23 pm GMT

    " raptures330

    Posted Mar 21, 2009 1:13 am GMT

    Even if the PS3 did not come with a controller or even movie playback capability, or weighed 60 lbs it still has nothing to do with a usb wi fi adapter costing $90. I already have a router, it is what broadcasts the signal the adapter would connect to. Router does not equal usb wi fi adapter.

    To answer you:
    The HD cables that come with the 360 were useless to me since I needed a VGA adapter for my TV. Nonetheless, the console that does boast BluRay capabilities should have the necessary cables, however, after much thought..
    it still has nothing to do with the exuberant price for the network adapter which is the only possibility, where I live, to have wi fi on my console.

    Man, the paint for Ferraris is really expensive. I mean, tomatoes are real common in other parts of the world, why not here? It's the fish I tell you, I can't get rid of the smell.

    Apples does not equal 4:00 PM."

    Also, i hope you do reliase that i am talking about the wireless router that plugs into the back of the 360.

  • buffdaddy69

    Posted Mar 20, 2009 6:21 pm GMT

    "raptures330

    Posted Mar 21, 2009 1:13 am GMT

    Even if the PS3 did not come with a controller or even movie playback capability, or weighed 60 lbs it still has nothing to do with a usb wi fi adapter costing $90. I already have a router, it is what broadcasts the signal the adapter would connect to. Router does not equal usb wi fi adapter.

    To answer you:
    The HD cables that come with the 360 were useless to me since I needed a VGA adapter for my TV. Nonetheless, the console that does boast BluRay capabilities should have the necessary cables, however, after much thought..
    it still has nothing to do with the exuberant price for the network adapter which is the only possibility, where I live, to have wi fi on my console.

    Man, the paint for Ferraris is really expensive. I mean, tomatoes are real common in other parts of the world, why not here? It's the fish I tell you, I can't get rid of the smell.

    Apples does not equal 4:00 PM."

    Actually, My argument makes perfect sense. I said which is more Logical. Paying 100 Bucks for a wireless router because you're too much of a lazy prick to run a wire into a router

    Or buy 80 bucks for HD cables that usually come with Cable Boxes, Game Systems and Computers for free?

    You didnt tell me what was more logical, Instead you choose to talk about Apples not equalling 4:00 PM, proving to me that you're just a dee de dee with no common grasp on common sense.

  • buffdaddy69

    Posted Mar 20, 2009 4:32 pm GMT

    " raptures330

    Posted Mar 20, 2009 8:58 pm GMT

    @buffdaddy:
    what do apples have to do with the time of day? so what if the xbox comes with an ethernet cable... that still doesnt excuse $90 for a wi-fi usb key. and why oh why did you have to turn it into a ps3 vs xbox debate. spinning on a dime ftw. And yes, we all want 20m worth of cable going through the house, its very pleasing to the eye, and since almost nothing else *cough* uses cables it doesnt add to the mess.

    You dont NEED an ME 1 savegame to start and ME 2 game, thats just silly... I bet anything you can start an ME 2 char from scratch. Now if you do have an ME 1 savegame they said it will be used by ME 2."

    I love how you totally avoided the PS3 not coming with the HD cables so you have to buy them for 50 to 80 bucks, even though they should of came with the system question. I asked you a question. Whats more logical?

    Paying 100 bucks for a wireless router so you can get a INTERNET connection.

    or

    Paying 50-80 bucks for HD cables for the PS3 because Sony thought "You know, Im feeling frisky today. The Xbox 360 comes with HD Cables, So in order to one up Bill Gates, the PS3 will NOT come with the HD Cables and,you will be charged for them. *Sony Excecutive lets out a cackle while twisting his mustache*"

    I feel bad for Sonys fan base, because before, Sony was once beyond consumer friendly when the PS1 and PS2 were out, But this generation, Sony isn't throwing anyone a bone. The Wii is possibly going to be gettinga price cut, So if the number one selling system is being dropped from 200 to 150 or a 100, Then people are going to think "Hmmm....Should I buy a PS3 or an Xbox 360...wait...whats this...A Nintendo Wii? 150 dollars?!" Not to mention, If Nintendo does a price drop, Then Microsoft is going to do ANOTHER price drop. Sony though. Meh. You get no B.C, You don't get the HD cables, You get free Internet, but ****** servers unless if its a over hyped game.

    I may have thrown some fuel into the fire, But you were the one ******** about paying 100 bucks for a router so you could get internet connection, you're ******** because you're too lazy to do proper wiring work and just running a 20 foot cable, that can easily be hidden along the bottom coners of you're floor into you're modem.

    If you ain't gonna pay a hundred bucks for a router, or if you ain't gonna take 10 minutes and run a wire into you're modem and make it look not messy, then shut the **** up.

  • raptures330

    Posted Mar 20, 2009 1:58 pm GMT

    @buffdaddy:
    what do apples have to do with the time of day? so what if the xbox comes with an ethernet cable... that still doesnt excuse $90 for a wi-fi usb key. and why oh why did you have to turn it into a ps3 vs xbox debate. spinning on a dime ftw. And yes, we all want 20m worth of cable going through the house, its very pleasing to the eye, and since almost nothing else *cough* uses cables it doesnt add to the mess.

    You dont NEED an ME 1 savegame to start and ME 2 game, thats just silly... I bet anything you can start an ME 2 char from scratch. Now if you do have an ME 1 savegame they said it will be used by ME 2.

  • buffdaddy69

    Posted Mar 20, 2009 10:21 am GMT

    " VenomRitual

    Posted Mar 19, 2009 4:42 pm GMT

    @10679
    if my router is on the first floor of my home and my 360 on my 2nd floor in my room, than a wireless connection is necessary as I don't want to a 100foot ethernet cable all around my house. and charging $100 for a wireless adapter is completely ridiculous"

    Thats why the 360 COMES with a Ethernet Cable. Unlike the PS3 where it doesn't even come with the HD Cables and you end up getting charged 80 bucks for HD cables that should of came with the system. Whats more logic? Paying 100 bucks for a Wireless Router or 80 Bucks for cables that come with the 360 and the Wii but for some odd reason not the PS3?

  • ronnet

    Posted Mar 20, 2009 9:42 am GMT

    This is a true sequel, not just another game with the same name and setting. You need to have played the first to understand and be interested in the story and the universe behind it. Microsoft still published the 2009 release of Mass Effect 1 so they hold atleast some controle over the first. If EA ever manages to get Mass Effect 1 on the PS3 then you can expect ME2 to come along aswell. I wouldnt mind it if it happend but I hope M$ can hold on to ME1 for a little longer so a PS3 version wouldnt hurt the 360 version.

  • picklesrocks

    Posted Mar 20, 2009 6:24 am GMT

    why are you all whining its not on ps3, they havnt released the first for it so why release the second?

  • 10679

    Posted Mar 20, 2009 3:30 am GMT

    @rohail88

    Dude, mass effect one has to come to ps3 first before you get mass effect 2 and since that hasn't happened its unlikely that the ps3 will get. unfortunately its a sad fact.

  • rohail88 posted Mar 20, 2009 3:26 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    rohail88

    Posted Mar 20, 2009 3:26 am GMT (hide)

    im pretty sure it will eventuall cum to the ps3!!!!!

  • 10679

    Posted Mar 20, 2009 3:20 am GMT

    @Darth_Xavier
    Its true , you have to keep your old saves. Bioware announced it quite awhile back.

  • Immortalzxx

    Posted Mar 20, 2009 2:31 am GMT

    hahaha poor cows, cry some more

    no mass effect for you xDD

  • emacdaddy08

    Posted Mar 20, 2009 2:03 am GMT

    i would love to see this on ps3, and i know it can be done

  • Darth_Xavier

    Posted Mar 20, 2009 1:04 am GMT

    Is it true that you have to keep youre old save file? I ask because I deleted mine...and sold the game...man I suck.

  • 10679

    Posted Mar 19, 2009 10:18 pm GMT

    @PumpkinBoogie

    Its highly unlikely that it will happen. This game will only come out when the first game gets released for the ps3 . Until then you will have to play it on PC or 360 which ever is your preference.

  • PumpkinBoogie

    Posted Mar 19, 2009 7:29 pm GMT

    Damn...no PS3, ?

    Oh well, that's ok hopefully by 2010 I can get myself a new PC (that's build for gaming) so I can play first and second one (or at least pray for change of mind by EA/BioWare--whichever comes first, lol). I'm definitely still keeping a look out for this one in the coming months no matter the platform.

  • andrew_ribbons

    Posted Mar 19, 2009 7:02 pm GMT

    Oh thank god, they're not porting it to PS3. Games that are hugely Multiplatform, i.e. more than 2 platforms, tend to suffer in quality due to the time spent MAKING it multiplatform being taken out of perfecting the game as it stands. The PS3 has such a tiny userbase compared to 360 and PC anyway, that it wouldn't be worth that time. PS3 owners tend to be more interested in JRPG games anyway.

  • 10679

    Posted Mar 19, 2009 1:23 pm GMT

    @VenomRitual

    my router is on the third floor and my 360 is on the second floor and i just use a 20m ethernet cable which is more than enough because with a 20m cable it can go down three floors so therefore no wireless adapter is required.

  • Synchro

    Posted Mar 19, 2009 12:16 pm GMT

    What ?? No Shepard ??

  • Darthnaevus

    Posted Mar 19, 2009 10:15 am GMT

    totally agree with valbhavp now that'll cut off some of the whiners

  • BigSmitts07

    Posted Mar 19, 2009 10:08 am GMT

    Seriously they have better not have killed off shepard and bring him back for this one....bring your created character back...if hes dead it will seriosuly ruin much of the story for me, he was such a big part of it and...*Spoiler*..

    if you chose him to be on the council, he should continue his roll....ill be so mad if hes dead....

  • vaibhavp

    Posted Mar 19, 2009 9:58 am GMT

    this is one great game from equally amazing developers.
    at least ps 3 has got dragon age : origins

  • VenomRitual

    Posted Mar 19, 2009 9:42 am GMT

    @10679
    if my router is on the first floor of my home and my 360 on my 2nd floor in my room, than a wireless connection is necessary as I don't want to a 100foot ethernet cable all around my house. and charging $100 for a wireless adapter is completely ridiculous

  • Aphallatosis

    Posted Mar 19, 2009 6:24 am GMT

    I hope the RPG elements are more meaningful in this one.

  • RockZillaX

    Posted Mar 19, 2009 6:13 am GMT

    As eager as I am to play this, I'd rather wait as long as it takes for them to make a a truly killer sequel. though when i think about it I go all giddy inside

  • ElderGamer1

    Posted Mar 19, 2009 4:57 am GMT

    I'm very excited! I hope BioWare is the kind of company that takes the players comments seriously and builds the sequel from there along with the great story + that we first played!

  • Tigs69uk

    Posted Mar 19, 2009 3:11 am GMT

    TYPICAL. I'm offline for two days and something like this happens!!! Damnit.
    The book is pretty cool too, worth a read if you have time.

  • radwimp

    Posted Mar 19, 2009 12:00 am GMT

    Yes! I really loved everything about the first one, and I'm anxious to get to the next part of the story.

  • Waseemreddler posted Mar 18, 2009 11:31 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Waseemreddler

    Posted Mar 18, 2009 11:31 pm GMT (hide)

    i' m so sad why they announce such a boring and lazy game for PC.

  • HellJumper

    Posted Mar 18, 2009 10:10 pm GMT

    More weapons and armor and planets!!!

  • 10679

    Posted Mar 18, 2009 8:51 pm GMT

    @MFDABADKID
    "the ps3 is $399 dollars for: blu-ray 80gb HDD wireless bluetooth HDMI... the 360(the premium one most ppl have) is $299 for: 20GB HDD..... +$50 for online play +$100 for wireless thats a total of $450...even the elite 360 is $399 for: 120GB HDD HDMI + $50 for online play + $100 for wireless a total if $550"

    Buying a wireless connection is pointless. its better to get the wired connection is cheaper. therefore it is still cheaper. You forgot to add dual shock3 for ps3 . for where i am from i can get 180gb xbox elite with two games (one of them is Re5) for about nz540 which is about US270.

  • MajorBrian

    Posted Mar 18, 2009 8:43 pm GMT

    I thought the first game was awesome. Cant wait for the second one!

  • Trogeton

    Posted Mar 18, 2009 6:29 pm GMT

    I sure hope it's improved over the first one then awesome

  • AnalogOdyssey

    Posted Mar 18, 2009 6:08 pm GMT

    i hope they make it longer, have more characters, and more enemies other than the "Geth"

  • lucas182

    Posted Mar 18, 2009 5:21 pm GMT

    I love you BioWare =)

  • Jerian

    Posted Mar 18, 2009 4:09 pm GMT

    the first game was better than I thought it would be and have high hopes for the sequel

  • thegamegod

    Posted Mar 18, 2009 3:25 pm GMT

    yay,cant wait for this,im hoping they take they're time,i dont want it to be rushed,such an epic game.

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