Mass Effect To Release On PC May 2008

Washington (dbTechno) - Mass Effect will no longer be just an exclusive game to the Microsoft Xbox 360. Electronic Warts has struck a deal with Microsoft to release the Bioware developed game Mass Effect on the PC in May 2008.

Mass Effect is being published by EA and completely re-designed for the PC.

Mass Effect has players taking on the role of Commander Shepard in one of the biggest adventures in gaming history, spanning across an entire galaxy.

The PC version will have optimized controls built from the ground-up, high-resolution visuals with detailed textures, characters, and environments.

“Mass Effect serves as a powerful example of video games as an art form, delivering new levels of emotional intensity, realistic characters and a gripping storyline — all set in a compelling new universe,” said Ray Muzyka, General Manager, BioWare and Vice President, Electronic Arts. Frank Gibeau, President of EA’s Games Label added, “EA has struck an agreement with Microsoft to handle future publishing for Mass Effect. We are looking forward to releasing Mass Effect on the PC this Spring and brand new titles in the future.”

There will fully customizable options as well for PC gamers, allowing them to customize and change everything to their liking.

There is also a new decryption mini-game, and a new inventory screen GUI and functionality.