Released May 14, 2021 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
About Mass Effect
A remaster of the original Mass Effect included in the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition bundle.
What starts as a routine mission to an agrarian outpost quickly becomes the opening salvo in an epic war. As the newly appointed Executive Officer of the SSV Normandy, you'll assemble and lead an elite squad of heroes into battle after heart-pounding battle. Each decision you make will impact not only your fate, but the destiny of the entire galaxy in the Mass Effect trilogy.
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 3570 or AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GPU: NVIDIA GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7970 / R9280X GPU RAM: 2 GB Video Memory |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 120 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / RTX 200, Radeon Vega 56, GPU RAM: 4 GB Video Memory |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 120 GB available space |
Mass Effect FAQ
When did Mass Effect come out?
Mass Effect was released on May 14, 2021 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is Mass Effect on PlayStation 5?
No. Mass Effect has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is Mass Effect on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Mass Effect has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is Mass Effect on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Mass Effect has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Who is making Mass Effect?
Mass Effect is developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Mass Effect multiplayer?
No. Mass Effect is single player only.
How much does Mass Effect cost?
Mass Effect costs $59.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Mass Effect good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 91% of 67,740 reviews are positive.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Mass Effect?
The minimum GPU is GPU: NVIDIA GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7970 / R9280X GPU RAM: 2 GB Video Memory. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Mass Effect system requirements page.
Mass Effect series
14 games in release order
