How long is Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition?

Players who enjoy it spent a median of 92 h; those who don't, 31 h.

How much does Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition cost?

Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition is currently 59,99€ on Steam.

Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 64-bit Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5 3570 or AMD FX-8350 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GPU: NVIDIA GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7970 / R9280X GPU RAM: 2 GB Video Memory DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 120 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 64-bit Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / RTX 200, Radeon Vega 56, GPU RAM: 4 GB Video Memory DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 120 GB d'espace disque disponible

Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition

Community hit

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Released May 14, 2021

Action RPG

sample: 490 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)

94/100

Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 91 % · 66,000 reviews (« Very Positive »)

Critics' score : 86/100 (Metacritic)

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The Mass Effect trilogy's legendary status endures: players can't get enough of its immersive sci-fi universe, with over 80% still playing past 25 hours. This remastered edition earns a 94% positive reception since launch, proving its timeless appeal.

What it's about: Mass Effect™ Édition Légendaire, entièrement remasterisé et optimisé en 4K Ultra HD, inclut le contenu solo de base et plus de 40 DLC pour les jeux très renommés Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2 et Mass Effect 3, ainsi que les armes, les armures et les packs promotionnels !

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Screenshot Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition

« This trilogy is not a game, it's an experience. I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favourite game on the Steam store. »

👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 96 h played6221

« My name is Commander Shepard and this is my favorite game on the citadel. »

👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 89 h played2

« In my opinion the best game trilogy ever. To bad the Bioware of old is gone and dead and we will never get enything like this again. »

👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 249 h played221

« I'm Commander Shepard and this is my favorite game on Steam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUPhWgQsrhc »

👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 0 h played111

« Great game, terrible app. Every time I boot this thing up I run into an issue one way or another. I just want to play the game - not spend 20 minutes jumping through half a dozen hoops to get there. »

👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 18 h played1

« Pure Perfection. It should be included in something like the National Film Registry (but for games) to be preserved as a cultural treasure. »

👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 227 h played111

« I love the series. This edition is more often than not unusable on steam deck purely because of the EA launcher. dont buy it until they actually fix it for deck. »

👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 37 h played10611

« There is no reason a single player game needs the internet, to phone home, and ask EA if I can play it... »

👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 43 h played3222

« Remove the EA App requirement. It does nothing but punish users who bought the game with unneccessary DRM and reward pirates who didn't pay with a better experience. »

👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 41 h played3322

« I'd rather buy a copy of the game to show my support, and play a pirated version than deal with the annoying EA launcher.🤬 »

👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played5211

« One of the greatest series of all time, but EA sucks massive ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ ♥♥♥♥♥ for forcing players to install stupid ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ spyware just to play the games we already ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ own. Stop being the villains all the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ time you ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ morons. »

👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 150 h played21422

« I defeated the reapers, I punched the reaper king, there was no little ghost boy, that was a dream. »

👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 7 h played31

In players' words

« This trilogy is not a game, it's an experience. I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favourite game on the Steam store. »

👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 96 h played6221

« I love the series. This edition is more often than not unusable on steam deck purely because of the EA launcher. dont buy it until they actually fix it for deck. »

👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 37 h played10611

« My name is Commander Shepard and this is my favorite game on the citadel. »

👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 89 h played2

« There is no reason a single player game needs the internet, to phone home, and ask EA if I can play it... »

👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 43 h played3222

« In my opinion the best game trilogy ever. To bad the Bioware of old is gone and dead and we will never get enything like this again. »

👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 249 h played221

« Remove the EA App requirement. It does nothing but punish users who bought the game with unneccessary DRM and reward pirates who didn't pay with a better experience. »

👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 41 h played3322

« I'm Commander Shepard and this is my favorite game on Steam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUPhWgQsrhc »

👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 0 h played111

« I'd rather buy a copy of the game to show my support, and play a pirated version than deal with the annoying EA launcher.🤬 »

👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played5211

👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 18 h played1

👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 150 h played21422

« Pure Perfection. It should be included in something like the National Film Registry (but for games) to be preserved as a cultural treasure. »

👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 227 h played111

« I defeated the reapers, I punched the reaper king, there was no little ghost boy, that was a dream. »

👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 7 h played31

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative

Story / writing

95 % pos · n=103

Gameplay

74 % pos · n=65

Graphics / art

88 % pos · n=25

Content / longevity

100 % pos · n=20

Performance

36 % pos · n=14

Interface / UX

8 % pos · n=12

Value for money

75 % pos · n=8

Audio / music

75 % pos · n=4

Stability / bugs

0 % pos · n=4

Multiplayer

0 % pos · n=1

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Story / writing	103	98	2	3
Gameplay	65	48	11	6
Graphics / art	25	22	2	1
Content / longevity	20	20	0	0
Performance	14	5	1	8
Interface / UX	12	1	0	11
Value for money	8	6	0	2
Audio / music	4	3	0	1
Stability / bugs	4	0	0	4
Multiplayer	1	0	0	1

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 92 h on median; those who dislike it: 31 h.

<2h

33 % (n=9)

2-10h

82 % (n=45)

10-25h

95 % (n=40)

>25h

97 % (n=396)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+13 pts) — updates have won players over

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

Steam price tracked automatically since Feb 02, 2021 · All-time low: €4.79 (Nov 27, 2024)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,9 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 127 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 27,1 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

Immersive storytelling captivates: 98 positive mentions out of 103, showcasing the trilogy's narrative prowess.
Visuals impress with modern polish: 22 positive mentions out of 25, a testament to the remaster's quality.
Content richness satisfies: every one of the 20 mentions is positive, highlighting its depth.
Endurance is exceptional: 97% positivity among long-term players, a sign of its addictive nature.

Weaknesses

UI struggles: 11 negative mentions out of 12, a common pain point.
Performance hiccups: 8 negative mentions, despite some positive feedback.
Bugs persist: all 4 mentions are negative, a lingering issue.

Who is it for?

This edition is a must for Mass Effect enthusiasts seeking a refreshed experience. Newcomers will also find an engaging, expansive sci-fi RPG with memorable characters and choices.

Is Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 91% of 66,000 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Immersive storytelling captivates. Current price: 59,99€.

Verdict

A masterful remaster that elevates the original trilogy's legacy. While UI and performance issues persist, they're overshadowed by the trilogy's narrative excellence and its ability to hook players for the long haul. A near-perfect revival of a gaming classic.

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