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Mass Effect 3 Delayed into Early 2012

The ridiculously quick turnaround from Mass Effect 2 was apparently too good to be true.

By Patrick Klepek  |  May 4, 2011

When BioWare and Electronic Arts revealed Mass Effect 3 would be coming by the holiday season, less than two years after the release of Mass Effect 2, there was much celebrating. You'll have to store the party favors for a few more months, however: Mass Effect 3 has been delayed into early 2012.

"Today we have confirmed that Mass Effect 3 will be released in the first three months of 2012," said exec. producer Casey Hudson in a statement. "The development team is laser focused on making sure Mass Effect 3 is the biggest, boldest and best game in the series, ensuring that it exceeds everyone’s expectations. We'll have more details about specific dates as we get closer to release."

The note appeared on BioWare's message boards and Facebook pages.

Cue the sad trombone. But, hey, more time for Skyrim!   

Filed under: Mass Effect, Mass Effect 3
417 Comments
Ali_Don May 4, 2011 at 11:29 a.m.
I don't mind to be honest, gives me more of a chance to play some other October-ish releases.
Badhandson May 4, 2011 at 11:29 a.m.
Damn
orshickon May 4, 2011 at 11:29 a.m.
Nooooo
Brodehouseon May 4, 2011 at 11:29 a.m.
I called it during the VGAs.
Cows_R_Crunk is online on May 4, 2011 at 11:30 a.m.
I see this as a good thing. The more time to perfect it the better, as long as it doesn't take TOO long.
mbkishon May 4, 2011 at 11:30 a.m.
I think this is great news.
KensterFoxon May 4, 2011 at 11:30 a.m.
Bummer. But that's one less competitor for Portal 2 to win Game of the Year.
Bebon May 4, 2011 at 11:31 a.m.
Sad that it is delayed - but at the same time, I would rather have a later, awesome game, than another Dragon Age 2, which I think could have been great if they spent more time on it.
phrosniteon May 4, 2011 at 11:31 a.m.
I kind of glad. I want ME3 to be the best game I've ever played :)
demonbearon May 4, 2011 at 11:31 a.m.
This is great news. I don't want them to "Kirkwall" my mass effect, thank you!
TrueEnglishGenton May 4, 2011 at 11:31 a.m.
Good news in my opinion, gives the developers more time and allows me to take a break from Mass Effect. 
JeanLucon May 4, 2011 at 11:31 a.m.
I called this. The fall is too packed as it is. Mass Effect 3 deserves its own space.
KensterFoxon May 4, 2011 at 11:31 a.m.
Also, if this means that EA learned their lesson from Dragon Age II, then this is cause for celebration.
MordeaniisChaoson May 4, 2011 at 11:31 a.m.
@mbk337 said:
" I think this is great news. "
Same. It needs time. The last game was very rushed feeling. So much shit was just thrown out the window, it felt like they just wanted to release it quickly.
dvorakon May 4, 2011 at 11:31 a.m.
I'm okay with this, considering just how many games are releasing in the last quarter of this year.
JayCeeon May 4, 2011 at 11:31 a.m.
aaah fiddlesticks!
Dtaton May 4, 2011 at 11:31 a.m.
Good! Take your sweet ass time, and make it as incredible as possible!!
Bakumatsuon May 4, 2011 at 11:32 a.m.
Well this gets me more time to play Skyrim I guess..
MooseyMcManon May 4, 2011 at 11:32 a.m.
LAME! But predictable. 
DrPockets000on May 4, 2011 at 11:32 a.m.
  

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