Mass Effect is a military science fiction media franchise created by Casey Hudson. The franchise depicts a distant future where humanity and several alien civilizations have colonized the galaxy using technology left behind by advanced precursor civilizations.
Developer: BioWare
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Launched: May 14, 2021
Platforms: PC
Sci-fi Genre: Space Opera
Game Genre: RPG
Number of Players: Single-player
Average Playtime: 50-100 hours
Store link(s): Steam
Last updated: May 14, 2026