Arrival DLC For Mass Effect 2 Gets An Official Launch Date

After both a PlayStation 3 Trophy update and later a series of teaser images emerged suggesting it was forthcoming, Bioware have stepped forward to officially confirm the details of the much anticipated Mass Effect 2: Arrival downloadable content. This will be the final piece of DLC that will be produced for the second game in the series, as the third game is well on its way in development. The DLC will be made available for all platforms upon which the game has been released and will launch on March 29th. The title update will also incorporate three new Achievements for Xbox 360 & PC owners, or Trophies for those who play on PlayStation 3.

In Mass Effect: Arrival, Commander Shepard is sent to the edge of the galaxy to rescue an undercover operative who may have evidence of an imminent Reaper invasion that has been looming since the very beginning of the series. Returning and playing a prominent role inMass Effect: Arrival is fan favorite Admiral Hackett, who is voiced by legendary science-fiction actor Lance Henriksen (Alien, Terminator).

“All year, we have been extremely honored and humbled by the reception we have received for Mass Effect 2 from players around the world, including our post release DLC”, said Casey Hudson, Executive Producer, Mass Effect series. “Mass Effect: Arrival is an exciting extension to Mass Effect 2 and will show players just how close the Reapers are to returning and completing their deadly harvest.”

We at Godisageek are awaiting this final chapter in the Mass Effect 2 epic with baited breath and will let you know as soon as we can if any more details concerning the add-on are revealed.

Mass Effect: Arrival will be released on March 29th for all three systems. The DLC will cost 560 MS Points on Xbox 360, £5.49 on PlayStation Network and 560 BioWare Points on PC. Check out our full review of the PS3 version here. And on top of all that, we liked the game so much we named it our Game of the Year 2010.