Mass Effect 3: Citadel Single Player DLC Pack Takes Players on an
Emotional Ride with their Favorite Characters March 5
BioWare also Adds new Character Kits, Maps and Weapons with Mass
Effect 3: Reckoning Multiplayer DLC on February 26
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The final chapter of Commander Shepard's heroic saga draws near.
BioWare, a studio of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) announced two new
downloadable content packs for Mass Effect™ 3; the
single-player pack Mass Effect 3: Citadel and the
multiplayer content Mass Effect 3: Reckoning. On February
26, Mass Effect 3: Reckoning will be free* to download, giving
fans of the popular multiplayer mode in Mass Effect 3 access to
new characters, weapons and upgrades. On March 5, Mass Effect
3: Citadel will be the last single player DLC pack for Mass
Effect 3, giving fans one final, sentimental journey with Commander
Shepard and their squad. Mass Effect 3: Citadel will be available
for $14.99 or 1200 MS Points.
Mass Effect 3: Citadel Announcement Screenshot (Photo: Business Wire)
"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."
In Mass Effect 3: Citadel, players will explore and discover new
locations across the vast, deep-space station while also having the
opportunity to reconnect with some of their favorite characters from all
three of the Mass Effect games. The multiplayer DLC pack, Mass
Effect 3: Reckoning, offers players new firepower and character kits
for the war against the Reapers. Fans will be able to get a sneak
preview Mass Effect 3: Reckoning before it launches on BioWare's
official Twitch.TV channel at http://www.twitch.tv/bioware.
Developers from BioWare Edmonton will be streaming gameplay and
taking questions from fans on February 25 at 9:30AM PST.
Mass Effect 3 thrusts players into an all-out galactic war to
save mankind from an ancient alien race known only as the Reapers.
Players will assume the role of Commander Shepard, a war-torn veteran
who's willing to do whatever it takes to eliminate this nearly
unstoppable foe. With a team of elite soldiers at their side, each
player decides how they will take Earth back, from the weapons and
abilities they utilize to the relationships they forge or break. The Mass
Effect franchise is one of the most highly decorated series in the
history of games, earning more than 300 international awards.
For more information about Mass Effect, please visit the game's
official web site at http://masseffect.com.
Mass Effect fans can also receive updates regarding the Mass
Effect 3: Citadel and Mass Effect 3: Reckoning on
Twitter® at http://twitter.com/masseffect,
or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/masseffect.
Additional assets are available at http://info.ea.com.
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About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones,
tablets and social networks. EA has more than 275 million registered
players and operates in 75 countries.
In fiscal 2012, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.1 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such
as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield™ and
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