It’s finally happening, and though it won’t be accompanied by the original, we now have some more details on the extra content that will be included in the PS3 version of hit RPG Mass Effect 2.
“One of the things we’re doing is that we’re bringing a lot of the post-release downloadable content and will integrate it into the experience, so that PS3 fans can check that out and play it,” said Bioware head Ray Muzyka in an interview with VG247. “I guess in terms of what the Cerberus Network represents, it really represents a lot of content, it represents a lot of post-release support, and we…do want make sure the PS3 fans get that experience in as full away as possible…but we’ll reveal more of that over time.”
As well as inclusion of DLC, an introductory segment was also confirmed, although not fully detailed – it could be a playable intro, a flashback, or just something like an extended cutscene. “Even though it’s Mass Effect 2 specifically, we’re making surethere’s a nice introduction experience, that provides the back-story and the things that have happened up to that point in the universe, and makes it a really seamless introduction,” said Muzyka. “We haven’t revealed what that is yet. It’ll be something that provides a good introduction…and kind of makes you feel like you’re part of it all. And then you can jump right into the action in Mass Effect 2.”
The interview also touched on Mass Effect 3 and the future of the franchise. When asked about PS3 being part of the ME3 picture from the beginning, Muzyka replied with the following: “That’d be a good guess, but we haven’t announced any details on any future formats or anything, or even formally announced Mass Effect 3 yet, although there’s a natural assumption that there will be a Mass Effect 3 as it’s a trilogy. We’ve said that and more or less confirmed it, but we haven’t announced any details on the product yet, or the platforms.”
Whatever happens in the future, the team is apparently “really excited about the idea of bringing Mass Effect to PS3”. Mass Effect 2 will be out on PS3 next January.
Source: VG247
Squalje
I definitely feel this ‘introductory segment’ is needed. Mass Effect 1 had a decent narrative and painted quite an interesting universe.
It will be a shame for people who play ME2 as their first ME game not to have experienced the first one yet but it’s definitely much prefable to having no ME games on PS3 at all.
Foxhound_Solid
kinda feels like they are crafting a ME 2.5 if you ask me.
Really looking forward to it…
Squalje
Yeah me too, I’m thinking about playing on my PC for the first time in months!
PROJECT(84)
“something that provides a good introduction…and kind of makes you feel like you’re part of it all.”
The full first game with enough changes so that Microsoft have no grounds to complain? =P
Porcupine_I
i like how you think :-D
Tzereen
Very, very glad to read all of this.
Can’t wait to try it on PS3 once more.
I think I’ll start playing it one more time today from scratch.
moshi
Is this really happening, it all feels like some wonderful dream
Klart
Well that’s ME3 announced on PS3 for me.
hazelam
considering it’s a brand new universe and there was a hell of a lot of set up of the rules of that universe and just what’s going on, with the reapers, the state of the galactic society and humanity’s place in it, some of the specific character arcs that are continued in ME2 and important details about some of the races that are explained in ME1 but not in 2, assuming some familiarity from the original.
for example, if ME2 was the first game in the series you’d played, and you’d never read any of the supplemental material, you likely wouldn’t have a clue who the protheans were.
considering all that, some sort of recap of the first game is essential i think.
maybe a video of important cutscenes from the first game.
aerobes
Sounds about as much as they can do within reason for PS3 owners, as mentioned above it sounds like ME2.5 almost.
Juelz345
If the recap is detailed and engaging, i think this could actually be some what of a benefit over getting ME1.
Having played (and thouroughly enjoyed) both games, ME2 is by far a better experience. I pushed my self though ME1 because i wanted the full story for ME2. But after playing ME2, ME1 just felt old and cumbersome. Every issue/problem with ME1 is addressed in ME2 and the game just feels all around better.
On the other hand, playing ME1 and dealing with issues made me appreciate how well ME2 felt and played.
But as someone else said, ME2 and a re-cap of ME1 is better than no ME at all. And it’s safe to say that ME3 will show up on PS3 (hopefully at launch) so it’s still all wonderful news for PS3 only players.
Danza Di Fuoco
unless a MS employee makes a visit…
skibadee
play 1 on the 360 will wait till January to play second on PS3.
Charmed_Fanatic
Good to hear :)