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Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Features

Millions of gamers are speculating on how Mass Effect 3 will differ from its predecessors, but no one was expecting squad-based multiplayer! Check out these new Mass Effect 3 multiplayer features.

UGO By Sal Basile October 27, 2011
  

We learned as much as we could from the NYCC 2011: Mass Effect 3 panel, but we weren't satisfied. So for you guys, and ourselves, we went digging into Mass Effect 3's multiplayer features a little deeper and came out alive, and with some new information! By the end of Mass Effect 2, the Reapers started taking humanity a little more seriously thanks to Commander Shepard. After the destruction of the Reapers' secret weapon, a Reaper larva made out of abducted humans, Commander Shepard and company escape the Collector base, depending on your choices, alive. While Shepard plays the blame game with the Illusive Man, we bear witness to a large fleet of Reaper ships awakening in deep space. That can't be good.

What we do know about Mass Effect 3 is that Earth is under attack and is quickly being lost to the Reapers. How can we stop them? Through 4-player co-op of course! Check out everything we know about the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer features.

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The Story

Earth has been taken and the universe is at war. The Reapers, who once considered the human race just another speck of useless life in the galaxy, are now determined to take them and anyone else in their way out of the picture. In order to save Earth, and the universe, Commander Shepard is going to have to assemble the forces from every region of space, once again. General Manager of BioWare Edmonton, Aaryn Flynn, mentioned that Mass Effect 3's story is going to pull at the heartstrings of fans and will detail the beginning, middle and end of the war with the Reapers. More importantly, what makes this one of the coolest Mass Effect 3 multiplayer features is, it is the end of Commander Shepard's story.

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Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Credit: EA
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Zone Status

Another one of the coolest Mass Effect 3 multiplayer features is the universe map. The main menu to starting a co-op game will show players the condition of all available zones. Matches will begin by picking a zone from the universe map, assembling a team and jumping into action. Players will be able to see the status of each zone and how heavily occupied by enemy troops it currently is. When a 4-player team is assembled, players will need to work together to liberate zones and take back portions of the universe through multiplayer co-op not unlike Gears of War horde mode. Waves of enemies will continue to pour in through drop ships while players attempt to hold select positions for a matter of time.

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Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Credit: EA
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Customize And Evolve

At the multiplayer menus, players can customize weapons, evolve powers and even choose their class and race, a Mass Effect 3 multiplayer feature fans will surely fall in love with. The Drell, Krogan, Asari, Turian and Salarian are all available to play, in addition to playing as a human. Powers level up similar to Mass Effect 2 and weapons can be customized to be more accurate, hold more ammo or do more damage. Players will develop a true sense of identity with their custom characters and have a blast leveling them up.

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Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Credit: EA
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Leaderboards

Co-op is fun, but competitive co-op gives players something to aim for. Assembling your team and liberating a zone faster than any other group of players will earn you a spot on the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer leaderboards. Players will host their own missions, assemble their party with friends or random players, and set out not only to save the universe, but earn points while they do it! Take out the Reapers, earn your spot at the top and go down in Mass Effect 3 multiplayer history.

 
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