Mass Effect Legendary Edition includes the single-player base content of Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3, plus over 40 DLC, with promo weapons, armors, and packs. Two things are missing: Mass Effect 1’s Pinnacle Station DLC and Mass Effect 3’s multiplayer mode.
Here is the full list from EA’s own store text, what was left out and why, and what you can restore on PC.
Story DLC Included
| Game | Story DLC and add-ons |
|---|---|
| Mass Effect | Bring Down the Sky |
| Mass Effect 2 | Genesis, Zaeed: The Price of Revenge, Kasumi: Stolen Memory, Lair of the Shadow Broker, Firewalker Pack, Overlord, Normandy Crash Site, and Arrival |
| Mass Effect 3 | Genesis 2, From Ashes, Extended Cut, Leviathan, Omega, and Citadel |
There is nothing extra to buy. Steam lists no paid add-ons for the collection.
The Extended Cut is no longer a separate download to think about: BioWare made it the default finale. Genesis and Genesis 2 are optional interactive comics that recap the earlier games and let you set the big choices if you are not importing a save.
Weapons, Armor, and Packs Included
Weapons and armor:
- Cerberus Weapons and Armor
- Arc Projector
- Collector’s Weapon and Armor
- Terminus Weapon and Armor
- M-21 Incisor
- Blood Dragon Armor
- Inferno Armor
- Recon Hood
- Sentry Interface
- Umbra Visor
- N7 Warfare Gear
- AT-12 Raider
- Chakram Launcher
- M-55 Argus
- M-90 Indra
- Reckoner Knight Armor
Packs:
- Equalizer Pack
- Aegis Pack
- Firepower Pack
- Groundside Resistance Pack
- Recon Operations Pack
- Firefight Pack
- ME2 Alternate Appearance Pack 1
- ME2 Alternate Appearance Pack 2
- ME3 Alternate Appearance Pack 1
- N7 Collector’s Edition Pack
You will not get all of this on the first menu screen. BioWare moved DLC weapons and armor into each game’s normal progression, so most come through research or merchants. The Recon Hood is ready at the start of Mass Effect 2, and the Cerberus Ajax Armor is ready at the start of Mass Effect 3.
What Is Missing
Pinnacle Station
This combat simulator DLC for the first game is the only piece of single-player DLC left out. Project director Mac Walters told Game Informer that its source code had been corrupted, and that recreating it would have taken a lot of time and effort.
On PC, you can get it back. ME3Tweaks made a fan port of Pinnacle Station that its page calls the complete DLC, with all simulator maps and some fixes. It is not an official release, and EA and BioWare have no affiliation with the group. It is PC only.
Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer
The four-player co-op mode and its later add-on packs are not in the collection. BioWare also removed multiplayer’s effect on your readiness for the final fight, so the campaign does not suffer for it. A PC fan mod has since restored the mode, and we cover what it adds and how to install it here.
Outside Tie-Ins
In the original Mass Effect 3, the Datapad phone app and Mass Effect Infiltrator could feed your war effort. BioWare says Galactic Readiness in Legendary Edition no longer depends on anything outside the collection. You lose nothing in the campaign by not having them, and both are gone from stores anyway.
Mass Effect Andromeda
Legendary Edition stops at Mass Effect 3. Andromeda is a separate purchase, and our list of every Mass Effect game in order shows how it fits with the rest.
The Original Versions
You get the remasters, not the 2007 to 2012 releases. There is no way to switch back to the old versions inside the launcher. EA still sells the originals separately if you want them.
Restored Cut Content
BioWare looked at bringing back content that was cut from the original games and decided little of it could be salvaged, so do not expect new missions in the remaster.
What You Get That the Originals Did Not Have
The bundle also changes the games themselves. The biggest changes are in Mass Effect 1:
- One launcher for all three games, with shared language and subtitle settings, while saves stay separate per game.
- A unified character creator with the same options across all three games.
- Improved combat in the first game, including tighter aiming, faster weapon cooldowns, and squad commands closer to the sequels.
- No weapon limits by class in the first game. BioWare says all weapons can be used by any class without penalty.
- Updated visuals in all three games, remastered for 4K Ultra HD and available in HDR.
- Native controller and 21:9 support on PC.
If you are deciding whether the package is enough for you, the length of the three games gives you a good idea of what you get for your money.
Which Platforms It Comes On
Legendary Edition launched for PC (through the EA App and Steam), PS4, and Xbox One. There are no separate PS5 or Xbox Series versions, but the game plays on those consoles through backward compatibility. PC is the only version that can use the fan ports above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mass Effect Legendary Edition include all the DLC? Almost. It has over 40 DLC, including every story add-on but one. Pinnacle Station and Mass Effect 3’s multiplayer content are not included.
Does it include the Citadel DLC? Yes. Citadel is included with Mass Effect 3, along with From Ashes, Leviathan, Omega, and the Extended Cut.
Does it include Lair of the Shadow Broker? Yes. It comes with Mass Effect 2, along with Arrival, Overlord, and the Zaeed and Kasumi missions.
Why is Pinnacle Station missing? Mac Walters told Game Informer the source code was corrupted, and rebuilding the DLC would have taken too long.
Can you add Pinnacle Station back? On PC, yes, with the ME3Tweaks fan port. Console owners cannot install it.
Do you have to buy anything else? No. Steam lists no paid DLC for Legendary Edition, and everything included comes with the game.
Does it include Mass Effect Andromeda? No. Andromeda is sold separately.