PS3 Mass Effect 2 to have 'seamless introduction,' integrates 'a lot' of DLC

by Ben Gilbert on Aug 18th 2010 1:20PM

BioWare CEO Ray Muzyka has revealed to VG247 that Mass Effect 2's Cerberus Network DLC will be available for the PS3 version in a "full way." While he didn't get too specific, he indicated that "a lot," if not all of the post-release content that's been released for the Xbox 360 and PC versions of the game will be integrated into the initial PS3 release. Additionally, the PS3 port will feature some form of an "introduction experience that provides the backstory and the things that have happened" in the first game (which is not available on PS3).

"We haven't revealed what that is yet," Muzyka said of the introduction for first-time Mass Effect players. "It'll be something that provides a good introduction and provides a lot of the backstory and introduces you well to the story-arc, and kind of makes you feel like you're part of it all. And then you can jump right into the action in Mass Effect 2."

Muzyka also touched on the possibility of Mass Effect 3 launching simultaneously on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, teasing, "That'd be a good guess, but we haven't announced any details on any future formats or anything -- or even formally announced Mass Effect 3 yet." Of course, BioWare "wants to support different platforms, reach different audiences," Muzyka added, "we're part of EA and we want to make sure we can embrace that as well. I think we're trying to do that with all of our products, whether it's Dragon Age or Mass Effect."

Source: VG247

Tags: bioware, cerberus-network, dlc, ea, electronic-arts, gamescom-2010, Mass-Effect-2, mass-effect-3, playstation, ps3, ray-muzyka

Reader Comments (102)

Almost as if they are saying the PS3 version is going to be the "Ultimate" version of the game. Hmm. Even though I have it for the 360 I wonder if I should buy it for PS3 too.

@FlareSama

It definitely sounds that way.

I'm interested in the intro and how they've interpreted it. The rest of the DLC is icing on an already delicious cake!

Oh, and Mass Effect 3 coming to PS3 is pretty obvious.

@FlareSama still it's not "your" ME2. it's not your commander and not yours decisions that default "fail" Shepard based on. but if you played Me2 without importing a ME character than you are ok. i personally will not buy ps3 version because i have my all_good_sweet_lesbian Shepard from Mass Effect and i'm kinda attached to her. All my decisions all my quests all of that is in ME2 and i hope i will continue to be so in ME3!

@DokiDokiBawanga

Well, not really...

All of those stat points that you poured into your character were done away with in the sequel.

Also, I have a feeling this exclusive content at the beginning will be used to give people options in how their Shepard is made before ME2.

Not really, literally all if not most of the decisions have repercussions in the sequel. It would be great for you to have the first game too.
That being said something is better than nothing, and Mass Effect 2 is the better of the two games.

@BlackedOut

Listen, I've played through both and it is VERY probable to have an intro that hits all the story points.

The 'fan' of Shepard and little things like that are not what we're talking about...

@DokiDokiBawanga
Yeah, but other than sentimental value to your Lesbian Sheppard, there isnt much there so it doesnt matter.

I was completely let down when I met Liara in ME2. I figured they'd get totally down in some "Long Time No Screw" Lesbo action, but nope, its like "OK yeah, youre here, How's it going?"

@Wiizer
I get you, the major decisions like the Rachni and all those important things will be great to let you choose from. Using the import tool in Mass Effect 2 should be a pretty good idea of the things they will probably let the user choose.

But the little things make the experience man, knowing the characters that show up and, yeah, even Conrad and how you treated him in the first game. No doubt you will get a great experience though.

@Wiizer

You never know. Seeing as ME2 won't come out for a whole year later because MS bought that deal, They might wish to do the same again. After all, Microsoft is the king of timed exclusives & that makes all the difference to gamers.

@Prboi mass effect 2 wasn't even an exclusive, it wasn't even published under microsoft game studios...

@FlareSama

360/PC versions will always be the ultimate.
Without Mass Effect 1 you will be always missing something.

As long as this doesn't affect ME1 decisions, it's all gonna be rad.

You know.. maybe it's me, but I just don't see Microsoft letting ME3 release on 360 at the same time as the PS3 version. I think they're going to push hard for another timed exclusive deal.

But.. EA's been giving Sony a lot of love lately, so maybe it'll happen.

@Ezio Auditore da Firenze Though it would be interesting to see Sony throw down a massive offer for ME3 to release on PS3 first.

Eh, it'll never happen.

@Ezio Auditore da Firenze

It occurred to me the other day that it would be really funny if Microsoft Bought Mass Effect 3's exclusivity. Tragic and dumb, but funny.

@Ezio Auditore da Firenze Does EA even do timed exclusivity between PS3 and 360? I've always thought they were the ones who prefer to not do those sort of deals. I could be wrong though. It's just no EA games come to mind.

@incendious
He means like Dante Inferno. How the PS3 gets extra content free while 360 doesn't.

@Ezio Auditore da Firenze

Considering Microsoft still owns the publishing rights for ME1, and a large part of the ME fanbase is on xbox, it would be very surprising if EA risked alienating microsoft by agreeing to something like that.

I'd bet that it'll be another timed exclusive. It's also entirely possible that they're contractually obligated to do a timed exclusive. Did Microsoft own any of the publishing/do any of the funding for ME2?

@incendious; Dead Space: Extraction with Dead Space 2 and Medal of Honor: Frontline with the Medal of Honor reboot.

@The Aquacharger

I didn't see any mention of content. Timed exclusivity usually means one platform gets the game earlier than the other for a set period of time.

Despite Dante's Inferno having additional content on the PS3 version, it was a simultaneous multi-platform release.

@incendious; Eh sorry ... looks like I misread your comment as well.

@Haelie thought that was more of a lack of space issue that playing favorites, there is no denying that all that extra space on the disc has finally become 'useful'.

@Dalrint

That doesn't make any sense. Sorry, but EA isn't going to alienate anyone because the ME fans will play it regardless of which system it hits first. As long as they can play it they will.

@Ezio Auditore da Firenze
Don't worry about timed exclusivity in this case. We're dealing with EA, not Activision.

@Haelie Yeah and you can tell they will be on Xbox Live Arcade 6 months later EA love's their monies don't forget that

Xbox Live has a larger user base and thats where most of all Game company's revenue come from (Strictly talking ps3/360 not wii) seeing as more people buy the 360 version

so if you think they'll not release those on the 360 then your dead stupid dude.. Zombie stupid XD

awesome! This is one of the games that made consider getting a 360, but now i will be able to play it on my ps3 :D

@hardbread

You could've played it on PC. Of course that's me assuming you have a PC that was able to run the game...

@Wiizer
They did some kind of sorcery with ME2 on PC. That game runs so well on many PCs I've seen.

@Wiizer
i have a macbook which fails at gaming and my dad's pc sucks in general lol

@hardbread

I literally bought my 360 to play both games. Kinda wished I had of waited...still I got to play Fable 2 too.

@hardbread

Same for me!!! Im really glad to see ME turning to the dark side jejejjeje

@hardbread,
this franchise is one of the reasons I bought my 360, and like many others I secretly found out it was only a timed exclusive (when it was released on PC and now PS3). I'm gad for PS3 owners (being one of them), but this is some major bullcrap MS is pulling off. More than half the reason I bought my 360 is now gone and all I did was waste money when I could have gotten only a PS3 instead of both.

I don't think it's up to MS anymore. As you mentioned, Sony and EA are new strategic partners like MS and ACTI. I'd bet the farm that ME3 is a multiplayform simultaneous release.

@Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell

And in the end. We all win, right?

@ben linus

....

What?

@ben linus

Um, me? Considering I have a strong dislike for FPS's, and love a damn good storyline in my games, thx!

Guess I'm picking up the PS3 version then.

@ben linus People (like me) who have wanted to play it ever since it came out. There really is no such such thing as too many games. A large backlog is always a good thing

@ben linus

oh wow

Exclusive Gamestop pre-order bonus confirmed:
360 gamer that will sit beside you on the coach while you play and explain continuity issues from the first game.*

*Offer only valid for one play-through.

@Pure Black World Tendency

Get yourself a Glade Plug-in before they knock on your door.

Also, I heard Amazon is offering a hot, female 360 owner while supplies last...

... which means like.... two pre-orders.

@Pure Black World Tendency

Is this person going to be on call or do I have to schedule play times in advance? I hope I don't have to feed them, and they better not pee on my toilet seat!

Sorry Wiizer, but hot female gamers who play good games are an endangered species and not to be featured as part of this pre-order bonus whatsoever in accordance to the convention of human rights act 136F.

And don't worry Ruction, 360 gamers survive on a diet that consists entirely of Mountain Dew and Doritos. Territorial markings of toilet seats have been known to occur but are considered very rare these days.

@Wiizer

Soooo...there are more "hot female gamers" on the PS3 then? Odd.

@Wiizer

To bad ME2's plot went totally sideways then.

Sounds like the PS3 version is basically a GOTY type version with all the DLC included. Glad they cleared the air about the long intro for ps3 users who never played ME1. ME1 was great but I wouldn't want to play it again regardless.

Your move ... Vcize

@Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell

Haha

The Cerberus Network DLC is free.
I'm not too sure how they'll treat the stuff like Overlord and the other full Addon packs.

@ben linus

I know your evil and very persuasive ... Look what you got the oceanic 6 to do ... But this is a whole new level of evil. Jacob isn't pleased.

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