Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is bringing the famous series back with a series of improvements. BioWbare's classic sci-fi RPG made its mark on gaming history through character narratives and player choice. As part of all the changes coming with Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, fans can look forward to numerous customization updates.
One thing players will remember from the original Mass Effect games is Commander Shepard. While appearing in all the trilogy titles, this character could have a unique look or gameplay based on the customization system. This feature is key to any RPG touting player choice, and was a signature part of the series. From the latest interview, it sounds like BioWare is implementing mechanics to improve this even further.
First off, the developers have created a unified customization system across all three games. This means that players can have a Shepard which looks the same in every title, or they can tweak the protagonist's style between each game. Not only that, there are even more options for skin tones and hairstyles which allows for finer tuning. For those wondering if Shepard will look better in Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, BioWare mentions that character appearances have improved textures and hair models.
One aspect that set these games apart was how player choice mattered across the each title. With this new collection, fans can make these game-changing decisions no matter which entry they start with. That is not all though, as the female Shepard from Mass Effect 3 is now the base option for all the games. Over the course of time, multiple weapons and armor pieces were added to the series as DLC packs. These are all included in Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, so new players will not miss out on the additional content.
It sounds like BioWare is going all out to make this version of the trilogy the definitive one. Having a unified customization system is great for keeping the consistency necessary to make the story believable. Being able to slightly edit Shepard in between games is a nifty feature too, so fans can explore an ever changing protagonist. With the original game having come out well over a decade ago, character customization systems have come a long way. With new skin and hair options, players will have to prepare designs for Mass Effect: Legendary Edition.
Features like these might not be enough to convince fans who have already played the games, though. This is not the first Mass Effect collection, so veterans may have already played these games out. With no next-generation version for PS5 or Xbox Series X, some may wonder how enhanced the visuals will really be. Nevertheless, those who enjoy personalizing their character can get hyped for Mass Effect: Legendary Edition.
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition launches on May 14 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Source: PlayStation Blog
