Mass Effect Legendary Edition

In this trilogy collection, players are in the role of Commander Shepard on a mission to save the galaxy from extinction by the Reapers, an ancient machine race. Players must shoot human, human-like alien, and alien creature enemies. Moral choices shape the outcome of the games. Player choice determines the survival of crewmates. Players can pursue romantic and sexual relationships with a number of their crew.

• Release date: 5-14-2021
• Developer: BioWare
• Publisher: Electronic Arts
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

Triggers for this game

Animals & Wildlife

• Aggressive Animals

  Aggressive alien species are found throughout the game

  • Can't be avoided

• Fictional Creatures

  • Can't be avoided

• Insects

  Insect-like alien creatures are prevalent in the game

  • Can't be avoided

Crime

• Fights

  • Can't be avoided

• Guns & Shooting

  • Can't be avoided

• Hostage Situation

  Side quests involve hostages

  • Can't be avoided

• Kidnapping

  Side quests involve kidnapping

  • Can't be avoided

• Murder

  • Can't be avoided

• Terrorism

  • Can't be avoided

• Torture

  Can be avoided by skipping Renegade interruptions

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  Thane's loyalty mission involes light torture if Renegade options are chosen

  • Is avoidable

Death & Loss

• Death of Friend

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  One crewmate will die regardless of choices, several others can die if loyalty missions and ship upgrades are not completed

  • Can't be avoided

• Loss of Pregnancy

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  Discussion of Genophage which resulted in many pregnancy losses among the Krogan

  • Can't be avoided

• Suicide

  Can be avoided by Paragon choices

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  Tali, Samara, and Shala'Raan may all commit suicide on a Renegade play through

  • Is avoidable

Diaspora

• Fantasy Groups

  • Can't be avoided

Drugs & Alcohol

• Alcohol Consumption

  • Can't be avoided

• Forced Drug Use

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  Forced drug use is present in a companion loyalty mission

  • Can't be avoided

Genocide

• Fantasy Race

  Genocide is a theme of the main quest narrative

  • Can't be avoided

Hate & Discrimination

• Fantasy Racism

  • Can't be avoided

Non-Sexual Abuse & Violence

• Assault

  • Can't be avoided

• Child Abuse

  Present in discussion with crew member

  • Can't be avoided

• Narcissistic Abuse

  Present in discussion with crew member

  • Can't be avoided

Phobias

• Aerophobia

  Passive ship piloting (cinematics and cutscenes involve scenes of ships flying)

  • Can't be avoided

• Megalophobia

  Many large structures, Reapers may upset people with this phobia

  • Can't be avoided

• Misc. Phobias

  Hoplophobia: Fear of firearms, Kosmikophobia: Fear of space or the cosmos, Methyphobia: fear of alcohol, Pharmacophobia: fear of drugs

  • Can't be avoided

Sex & Erotica (Consensual)

• Consensual Sex

  Players can pursue relationships and sex with crew members

  • Is avoidable

Sexual Abuse

• Grooming

  Present in crew member conversation

  • Can't be avoided

Traumatic Events

• Mass Casualty Event

  • Can't be avoided

• Structure Fire

  • Can't be avoided

War & Military

• Fictional War

  Game revolves around war with the Reapers

  • Can't be avoided

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