Mass Effect Legendary Edition

Does Mass Effect Legendary Edition run on Windows 11, Mac, Linux and Steam Deck?

Windows 11	Expected to work. It is sold for Windows today and no problem is on record. Source
Windows 10	Yes. The store lists it in the system requirements. Source
Linux	Through Proton: ProtonDB rates it Gold (runs perfectly after tweaks). Source
Steam Deck	Playable, as rated by Valve: it works, but may need some manual configuration. Source

Minimum operating system on the store page: 64-bit Windows 10. What these mean.

Synopsis

This collection bundles the three Mass Effect space-opera role-playing games in one remastered package. You command Commander Shepard, recruiting a crew, exploring planets, and making dialogue choices in a fight to stop a galactic threat. Decisions carry over from one game to the next.

What people say

Critics welcome the improved visuals, shorter loading times, and the inclusion of nearly all downloadable content, along with the strong story and characters. The first game remains the weak spot, with dated combat, a clumsy inventory, and stiff animation. Other complaints include limited PC graphics options, the removal of the third game's multiplayer, and a missing expansion. Overall the package is seen as a worthwhile way to revisit or start the trilogy.

Playability today

Playability runs from 1 to 5. It is the average of two parts. Each part starts at 1 and climbs to 5 as more of its checks pass. Read the method.

Runs today: 4.5 / 5

• ✓ Sold today from an official store
• ✓ Runs on current Windows without fan patches
• ? Single-player works without an internet connection (not checked yet)
• ? All of its content still works (servers, DLC, unlocks) (not checked yet)
• ? Supports modern resolutions and widescreen (not checked yet)
• ✓ Full controller support or remappable controls
• ✓ Steam Deck Verified or Playable, or a native handheld version
• ✗ No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
• ✓ No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
• ? No known game-breaking bugs in the current version (not checked yet)

Filled in from the Steam store and Valve’s Steam Deck rating. Checks marked with a question mark count once someone has checked them.

Design today

Not judged yet. Someone has to play it first: we check whether the controls, menus, saving, onboarding, pacing and camera still feel good next to games made today.

Sources

1. Metacritic: Mass Effect Legendary Edition
2. Steam: Mass Effect Legendary Edition
3. Gamereactor: Mass Effect Legendary Edition review
4. Laptop Mag: Mass Effect Legendary Edition review: Quality and quantity