Xbox Game Pass is the gift that keeps on giving. Sure, there are titles that leave the service every month, but it often feels like the additions far outpace the removals. Xbox Game Pass is a perfect gift this holiday season, whether shopping for Xbox One or Xbox Series X gifts, and it seems BioWare fans may be getting an extra treat soon with Mass Effect: Legendary Edition.
The faithful and thorough remasters first released back in May 2021, with the sales thereof far exceeding expectations. Mass Effect: Legendary Edition was a bit hit, setting the stage for the new Mass Effect game in development at BioWare, and soon, it seems those who have avoided it will get it alongside their Xbox Game Pass subscription.
First spotted by Polish gaming site XGP (and translated by VGC), Mass Effect: Legendary Edition was briefly marked with the now-iconic Game Pass badge in the official Xbox Store. This could have theoretically been a mistake, as stranger things have certainly happened, but this badge shortly appearing on a game would suggest the game was coming to Game Pass. If so, then it also stands to reason it would be soon—either joining Xbox Game Pass’ November selection or perhaps sometimes in December.
In theory, it could be longer than that, but the badge’s appearance and quick removal would at least suggest it’s soon. What’s also important to note is that EA Play is bundled with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and EA’s new releases typically join EA Play within a year or so, as pointed out by VGC. In other words, this badge is backed up by past patterns, and if Mass Effect: Legendary Edition comes to EA Play (joining the original Mass Effect games), then Game Pass makes perfect sense.
It all remains to be seen, of course, but fans may want to keep up with Xbox Game Pass social media channels for its addition. Many Black Friday sales may even list and include Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, but almost certainly, just getting it through Game Pass is the better, most cost-efficient purchase.
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition was one stop on the ME4 hype train, but there’s been more. Between a teaser trailer and a poster, BioWare is certainly taking the right steps to promote the game. However, it seems there’s some secret in the trailer that no fan has noticed, and BioWare promised to reveal this Mass Effect secret if it wins the “Favorite Moments of 2020” Game Awards category for the initial trailer drop. Those take place on December 9, so hopefully, fans learn more next month.
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Source: XGP (via VGC)
