Happy N7 Day!

Happy N7 Day!

Unlike many of the atypical holidays we celebrate here, N7 Day is common among Mass Effect fans. Even BioWare recognizes November 7 as the Mass Effect holiday.

And for this N7 day, they treated fans with new information about the next game in the series, Mass Effect: Andromeda.

For a while, I’ve been asking what Andromeda is all about. Until today, we still knew very little about it (excluding information from leaks) except that it involved an expedition into the Andromeda galaxy. Here is the official description:

Take the role of the Pathfinder, leading humanity’s search for a new home in this unexplored and unforgiving region of space. You’ll chart your own course, navigating the Andromeda galaxy to unravel its mysteries, discover vivid alien worlds, and lead the charge to find the human race a new home among the stars. You’ll be able to upgrade and customize your gameplay experience with a deep and flexible progression system, and lead your squad into action-packed combat using advanced weaponry, special abilities, and more than a few new tricks.”

That sounds interesting enough, particularly what seems to be an emphasis on exploring alien planets. I loved planetary exploration in the first Mass Effect, so I’m happy to see that return (preferably in a less tedious way).

Now let’s take a look at the trailer.

It’s an exciting enough trailer with some glimpses of potential villains, but I still don’t have a good grasp on the story or gameplay. However, the end reveals that gameplay will be shown at the Game Awards on December 1.

BioWare also announced the editions:

Standard Edition ($59.99)

• Deep Space Explorer Armor (pre-order bonus)
• Nomad Skin (pre-order bonus)
• Multiplayer Booster Pack (pre-order bonus)

Deluxe Edition ($69.99)

• Deep Space Explorer Armor
• Nomad Skin
• Multiplayer Booster Pack
• Pathfinder Casual Outfit
• Scavenger Armor
• Pathfinder Elite Weapon Set (4)
• Pet Pyjak
• Digital Soundtrack
• Multiplayer Deluxe Launch Pack

Super Deluxe Edition ($99.99)

• Deep Space Explorer Armor
• Nomad Skin
• Multiplayer Booster Pack
• Pathfinder Casual Outfit
• Scavenger Armor
• Pathfinder Elite Weapon Set (4)
• Pet Pyjak
• Digital Soundtrack
• Multiplayer Deluxe Launch Pack
• Multiplayer Super Deluxe Booster Packs

There are also two Collector’s Editions that don’t include a copy of the game. One is a $99.99 CE that includes a die cast model of the Nomad, the ground vehicle used in Andromeda (the successor to the Mako), an a steelbook case for the game. The other is a $199.99 CE that includes a remote control version of the Nomad and the steelbook case.

Meanwhile, Game Informer is covering Andromeda news as well, including the return of loyalty missions. It sounds as those these missions don’t really impact anything in the story, but if the cast is interesting, I’m still happy to see loyalty missions return.

In other N7 Day news, Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3 are now playable on the Xbox One through backward compatibility (though only if you have the disc).

What do you think about what we’ve seen of Mass Effect Andromeda so far?

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