Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is set to be one of the biggest re-releases of the year, collecting the original three Mass Effect trilogy of games in a single package with most of their DLC and enhanced graphics. Anyone that wants to purchase the base game will be out $59.99, but like with most big game releases, a Collector's Edition is also available. Mass Effect: Legendary Edition's CE is $149.99, and while it has some impressive goodies, it doesn't actually come with the game.
This is a common trend of recent Collector's Editions as of late, so it's quite likely that many Mass Effect: Legendary Edition fans won't be bothered by this exclusion. Regardless, the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition CE, called the Legendary Cache by BioWare, does come with a metal case for players to store their game in if they decide to pick up the physical version. It also includes a Morality Spinner Pin, an N7 Acceptance Letter, two, canvas art prints, and a custom box to store it all.
The Mass Effect art prints appear to be based on the Mass Effect 3 female Shepard key art, as well as the franchise's iconic Normandy ship. The Morality Spinner Pin, meanwhile, is a pin that features the Paragon and Renegade icons on each side. For those that haven't played Mass Effect recently, players are labeled Paragons if they do "good" actions, whereas Renegade was the label assigned to those who made "bad" choices in the game.
The real star of the Mass Effect Legendary cache is the 1:1 scale replica of an N7 helmet. More than a simple decoration, the N7 helmet can actually be worn. It also lights up and is accurate to how it appears in the Mass Effect games. Needless to say, it's likely going to become a hot collector's item for fans of the Mass Effect franchise.
Those interested in the Mass Effect Legendary Cache should make sure to pre-order as soon as possible, as it's likely going to be available in limited supply. Anyone that does so will also need to make a separate pre-order for the actual Mass Effect: Legendary Edition game, as remember, it's not included in the Legendary Cache. Those that do pre-order should still expect the Legendary Cache to arrive on May 14, alongside the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition game launch.
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition looks as though it will succeed in remastering the original Mass Effect games for modern audiences, but it remains to be seen if it lives up to expectations. Fans will find out when it launches in just a few months from now.
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition launches May 14 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.