Show of hands: who's sick of hearing about the supposed Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster? Or perhaps a better question: who's sick of listening to the same old rumours over and over again? This latest update on the long, long rumoured remaster comes directly from journalist-in-the-know Jeff Grubb, who has said numerous times that the Remaster is in development.
Speaking on the GamesBeat podcast, Grubb states that EA was (and maybe still is) targeting an October 2020 release date for the Trilogy Remaster. Last he heard, it was meant to be revealed in early October, and it was meant to ship in late October. However, this date could "slip" due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Grubb also reiterates: "I know it’s real. I’ve seen more than enough evidence to know it’s real, but it’s still 2020 and they haven’t announced it yet."
To be fair to Grubb, we have no reason not to believe him. It's just that it feels like we've been waiting an eternity for EA to announce this bloody thing, or at least acknowledge its existence. But if a reveal was always scheduled for October, we suppose that explains the wait.
Would you pick this remaster up in October? Be Commander Shepard in the comments section below.
[source youtube.com, via videogameschronicle.com]
Comments (28)
If the Mario collection’s real, this is definitely going to happen.
Mostly curious to know what kind of remaster it will be. A proper remaster with combat similar to ME:A would be very welcome especially for ME1. If it's just a HD remake I don't really care.
Would def pick it up.
Even if there aren't gameplay changes, the original trilogy is a masterpiece. ME:A isn't bad, but it's not great.
@nessisonett Just like the Mario collection it will only be on sale until March and be shipped in limited supplies Can't believe EA are likely to ship the more consumer friendly compilation of the two companies.
@Flurpsel I Can See Them Using Mass Effect 3's Combat Rather Then Andromeda's For The Original Game As The Latter Would Require Way To Much Work.
@Areus that would be a shame but i agree that might be more likely. Besides anything is a upgrade from ME1 combat.
@pip_muzz Hahaha true enough I guess. Rumour has it that the games will be sold separately after the collection. Or even perhaps N64 games will be added to the online service, making Mario 64 feasible without undercutting the collection.
I expect it will be just an HD up rez and nothing more. Which I'd be fine with as long it runs well.
I’ve never played the OG Mass Effect trilogy but I’ve heard great things about it. Definitely wouldn’t mind checking it out if I get a chance
If the remake is like Modern Warfare focusing on just visuals I'm lukewarm. But if it's updated controls and gfx like shadow of colusses I'm all in! I just hope the framerate is silky smooth like solid 30fps or 60fps. Can't be bothered by half measures - I'm looking at you borderlands 3!
Don't rush it EA make sure you do this trilogy justice!
For a second there I thought this was an update on the news that was widely reported last week. Alas no, just the same thing but a week late 🙃
If you can't tell, I've been DYING to play this again and I've held off for about 3 years. I don't care what they charge. I'm buying this
ME2 is one of my favorite games of all time. ME3 was good, not great. I never played the first one, since it didn't release new on Sony systems, but if they remake it all at PS4 level and it can be played seemlessly together as one big game, then I'm 100% in.
@Unlucky13 ME1 did eventually get a ps3 port as part of a ps3 trilogy pack. However you couldn't carry the save across like the other versions.
After EA's recent sports releases with the likes of Madden etc., they might be having some issues adapting to WFH? We don't even really know which of their studio's is handling it! You'd think bioware would have their hands full with Dragon Age 4.
I doubt this is going to be a proper remaster, more likely a slightly tarted up bundle, something to occupy if the PS5 release schedules dry up next year.
@nessisonett hopefully mass effect trilogy is more than just a port
@SmileyK because I sold my Xbox due to lack of games. So HD remaster will be welcome
Even if its a remaster il be buying it
@SmileyK it's not about the cost for me, I just don't want one anymore, it's a dust collector. And it had a lack of exclusives, yes. Don't worry, I'm not taking it as hostile, they're fair questions.
I'd rather play a touched up version of Mass Effect so it doesn't feel as dated.
@SmileyK nah just exclusive wise. Technically because it's b/c it probably has more games. And I've toyed with the idea of buying it again just so I can play HL2, Silent Hill, and others again. But I'm gonna wait and see what next gen has in store. Sony are giving Microsoft a big win by not following suit with b/c.
At this point would rather have a PS5 version.
Tempted to hold off for another year on this for the Switch release... has portability appeal.
@SmileyK No Xbox and i will never get one either for 3 games.
After all these years I still get all emotional when I listen to "An end, once and for all" on Youtube 😢
Omg just give the release date lol
@SmileyK I dont have the time for the PS4 alone so its wasted on me but thanks for the tip anyway. 😃👍
@SmileyK mass effect is on more then xbox
These stories are getting strange: "I Know It's Real!"
It's like some form of mass-hypnosis. It's like Bigfoot.
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