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Mass Effect 3 "Extended Cut" DLC Free This Summer

Posted on Thursday, April 5 @ 07:48:14 Eastern by Keri_Honea


True to their word, BioWare announced this morning that they will release a DLC to expand/explain the Mass Effect 3 ending a bit more. It will be called the Extended Cut, it will release this summer, and IT'S FREE.

No specifics on the DLC were mentioned, but BioWare did say that the ending would be expanded upon (NOT CHANGED) with "cinematic sequences and epilogue scenes" that will provide "deeper insights into how their personal journey concludes."

"With the Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut we think we have struck a good balance in delivering the answers players are looking for while maintaining the team's artistic vision," BioWare cofounder Dr. Ray Muzyka said. Executive Producer Casey Hudson even said that all post-development DLC for Mass Effect 3 have been "reprioritized" just for the Extended Cut.

Players will have until April 12, 2014 to claim the Extended Cut DLC for free. That's what blows my mind the most; I really believed the DLC would cost something. I don't agree with BioWare altering their presentation of the ending at all, but I have to hand it to them for making it free.

Once it releases, I may start a betting pool on how long it takes for those who demanded a new ending in the first place to scream that this Extended Cut isn't what they wanted. You know that will happen; it's all a matter of when.

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  • tinymhg
    tinymhg
    Joined: Jun 2011
    Posted: Apr 5th, 2012 at 8:07 am
    Hell if you want I'll start an internet petition right now.
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  • MasterRabbi
    MasterRabbi
    Joined: May 2007
    Posted: Apr 5th, 2012 at 8:23 am
    So I'd have to pay for it if I don't claim it before it's released? I still need to nab the first games...
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  • LawnGnome
    LawnGnome
    Joined: Apr 2007
    Posted: Apr 5th, 2012 at 8:29 am
    April 12, 2 0 1 4. Not spam.
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  • MasterRabbi
    MasterRabbi
    Joined: May 2007
    Posted: Apr 5th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
    Thanks gnome. Do I feel dumb...
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  • LawnGnome
    LawnGnome
    Joined: Apr 2007
    Posted: Apr 5th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
    It's ok. I did a double-take on the date at first.
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  • LawnGnome
    LawnGnome
    Joined: Apr 2007
    Posted: Apr 5th, 2012 at 8:27 am
    I got the "optimal" ending and was fine with it. Watch this dlc ruin it for me.
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  • LinksOcarina
    LinksOcarina
    Joined: Nov 2005
    Posted: Apr 5th, 2012 at 8:32 am
    Probably the best move BioWare could do. They don't change the ending completely, and they make it optional, and free, for those who want too...
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  • Bretimus_v2
    Bretimus_v2
    Joined: Jan 2009
    Posted: Apr 5th, 2012 at 8:59 am
    So there will be new consoles...and most likely a new ME-branded game...by the time they charge for this DLC. Smart move.

    It sounds like it's not going to be playable, just a more drawn out conclusion and wrap-up.
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  • oblivion437
    oblivion437
    Joined: Nov 2006
    Posted: Apr 5th, 2012 at 9:16 am
    "You know that will happen; it's all a matter of when."

    It depends on [i]who[/i] and [i]why[/i] it happens to color an objective reaction. Specifically, if the legitimate complaints raised about the ending are not addressed, they're right to be mad. For my part I don't see why people are losing their minds over the thought it might get changed. Bethesda did it. Why can't Bioware? Developers make mistakes and, in this case, the mistake was to abandon a creative process that had produced nearly flawless results across three games for something which managed to completely blow up in their faces. I hope the DLC addresses everyone's legitimate concerns and puts the issue to bed, but you're probably right...
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  • Skins24079
    Skins24079
    Joined: Mar 2012
    Posted: Apr 5th, 2012 at 11:59 am
    They are going to add a purple explosion
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  • OdiousLupous
    OdiousLupous
    Joined: Jul 2011
    Posted: Apr 5th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
    The extra scenes will be whatever members of your team are alive at the time commenting on whatever color the explosion that is happening is.
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