Will Mass Effect Legendary Edition be on Xbox Game Pass or EA Play?

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By Kyle Knight

Published May 12, 2021

With only a few days left until launch, will it be Game Pass or EA Play that receives the holy grail?

Let's face it, does it make a difference if Mass Effect Legendary Edition launches on Xbox Game Pass or EA Play? Many of us will definitely be going out of our way to pick up the latest instalment to the Mass Effect series regardless of platform, but the question still needs to be answered. Will Mass Effect Legendary Edition be on Xbox Game Pass or EA Play?

Make sure you've got your 4K monitors and TVs at the ready because Mass Effect Legendary Edition is only a few short days away. For those that have never jumped into the Mass Effect series, now is the perfect time to relive Commander Shepard's story with updated graphics, over 40 different DLCs from 3 Mass Effect titles, and so much more.

MORE: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Release Time

Xbox Game Pass or EA Play?

The answer to this question might not be the one you're looking for, as Mass Effect Legendary Edition will actually be launching on the Pro version of EA Play and NOT Xbox Game Pass.

But fear not, there's still hope of Mass Effect Legendary Edition coming to Xbox Game Pass, it's just not happening on launch.

According to the official FAQ for EA's latest title, "The Mass Effect Legendary Edition isn’t available to regular EA Play members at launch, and there is no Play First trial".

It does make sense that an EA published game would arrive on the Pro version of EA Play first, it's a fantastic opportunity for EA to release one of the biggest titles of the year and get even more players purchasing the EA subscription service.

So if you don't plan on picking up Mass Effect Legendary Edition for full price, the only other way to get your hands on the title is through the Pro Subscription of EA Play.

Mass Effect Legendary Edition

Players will be able to relive Commander Sheppard's story in crystal clear 4K across 3 of the best games in the series when Mass Effect Legendary Edition launches on May 14.

Bioware's latest title will be available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Origin, and Steam.

EA have also noted that the Mass Effect remaster will come with forward compatibility and targeted enhancements for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.