List of Mass Effect media
Introduction ''Mass Effect'' is a science fiction media franchise set in an alternate universe in the 3rd millennium developed by the Canadian video game company BioWare. Composed of multi-platform video games and associated media, the core of the franchise is an eponymous trilogy of action role-playing third-person shooter video games, released between 2007 and 2012, which follow Commander Shepard's mission to save the galaxy from a race of mechanical beings known as the Reapers. A fourth main series game, ''Mass Effect: Andromeda'', was released in 2017.The ''Mass Effect'' franchise also includes three mobile games, each with a different gameplay style; seven novels, some written by BioWare writers and some by science fiction authors; four art books; ten comic book series or mini-comics and their anthologies; a coloring book; an animated film; a 3D theme park ride; and eleven soundtrack albums or singles.The video games have had high sales, with the last major game of the original trilogy, ''Mass Effect 3'', shipping over 3.5 million copies in its first week of release. Reception of other media in the franchise has been mixed: the comics, such as ''Mass Effect: Redemption'', have been praised for their writing, and novels such as ''Mass Effect: Revelation'' have been recommended to fans of the games; but ''Mass Effect: Deception'' was derided as inconsistent with the main trilogy. The first part of the franchise—the first game—was published in 2007, while the latest game was published in 2017 and the latest piece of media in 2018.
Video games ===Main series======Other games===
Printed media ===Books===+ TitleRelease dateISBNMedia typeRef. ''Mass Effect: Revelation'' May 1, 2007  Novelization *Written by Drew Karpyshyn*Published by Del Rey Books*A prequel story to ''Mass Effect'' ''The Art of Mass Effect'' November 20, 2007  Concept art *Edited by Fernando Bueno*Published by Prima Games*Concept art and BioWare commentary on ''Mass Effect'' ''Mass Effect: Ascension'' July 29, 2008  Novelization *Written by Drew Karpyshyn*Published by Del Rey Books*A sequel story to ''Mass Effect'' ''Mass Effect: Retribution'' July 27, 2010  Novelization *Written by Drew Karpyshyn*Published by Del Rey Books*A sequel story to ''Mass Effect 2'' ''Mass Effect: Deception'' January 31, 2012  Novelization *Written by William C. Dietz*Published by Del Rey Books*A sequel story to ''Mass Effect: Retribution'' ''The Art of the Mass Effect Universe'' February 8, 2012  Concept art *Written by Casey Hudson and Derek Watts*Artwork by BioWare*Published by Dark Horse Comics*Concept art and BioWare commentary on the Mass Effect game trilogy ''Mass Effect: The Poster Collection'' August 12, 2015  Concept art *Artwork by BioWare*Published by Dark Horse Comics*Concept art, with each page detachable for use as a poster ''Mass Effect - Andromeda: Nexus Uprising'' March 21, 2017  Tie-in book to ''Mass Effect: Andromeda'' *Written by Jason M. Hough and K. C. Alexander*Published by Titan Books*A prequel story to ''Mass Effect: Andromeda'' ''Mass Effect Adult Coloring Book'' March 1, 2017   Coloring book *Artwork by Juann Cabal, Ron Chan, Gabriel Guzman, Andres Ponce, and Martin Tunica*Published by Dark Horse Comics*Adult coloring book, including images from the original trilogy and ''Mass Effect: Andromeda'' ''The Art of Mass Effect: Andromeda'' March 21, 2017   Concept art *Artwork by Bioware*Published by Dark Horse Comics*Concept art from ''Mass Effect: Andromeda'' ''Mass Effect - Andromeda: Annihilation'' November 6, 2017  Tie-in book to ''Mass Effect: Andromeda'' *Written by Catherynne M. Valente *Published by Titan Books*A prequel story to ''Mass Effect: Andromeda'' ''Mass Effect - Andromeda: Initiation'' November 28, 2017  Tie-in book to ''Mass Effect: Andromeda'' *Written by N. K. Jemisin and Mac Walters *Published by Titan Books*A prequel story to ''Mass Effect: Andromeda'' ''The Art of the Mass Effect Trilogy: Expanded Edition'' February 23, 2021  Concept art *Artwork by BioWare*Published by Dark Horse Comics*Concept art and commentary on the original trilogy and its DLC===Comics===+ TitleRelease date(s)Media typeRef. ''Mass Effect: Redemption'' January 6, 2010—April 7, 2010 Comic book series *Written by Mac Walters and John Jackson Miller, art by Omar Francia*Published by Dark Horse Comics*A four-part mini-series set shortly before ''Mass Effect 2'' featuring Liara T'Soni*Released as a single book by Dark Horse Comics on June 9, 2010 () ''Mass Effect: Incursion'' June 21, 2010 Mini-comic *Written by Mac Walters, art by Eduardo Francisco*Published by Dark Horse Comics for free online*An eight-page mini-comic set shortly before ''Mass Effect 2'' featuring Aria T'Loak ''Mass Effect: Inquisition'' October 24, 2010 Mini-comic *Written by Mac Walters, art by Jean Diaz*Published by Dark Horse Comics for free online*An eight-page mini-comic set shortly after ''Mass Effect 2'' featuring Armando-Owen Bailey ''Mass Effect: Evolution'' January 19, 2011—April 20, 2011 Comic book series *Written by Mac Walters and John Jackson Miller, art by Omar Francia*Published by Dark Horse Comics*A four-part mini-series prequel story to ''Mass Effect'' featuring Jack Harper (Illusive Man)*Released as a single book by Dark Horse Comics on September 21, 2011 () ''Mass Effect: Conviction'' September 1, 2011  Mini-comic *Written by Mac Walters, art by Eduardo Francisco*Published by Dark Horse Comics for free digitally through select retailers*A ten-page mini-comic set before ''Mass Effect 3'' featuring James Vega ''Mass Effect: Invasion'' October 19, 2011—January 18, 2012 Comic book series *Written by Mac Walters and John Jackson Miller, art by Omar Francia*Published by Dark Horse Comics*A four-part mini-series set after ''Mass Effect 2'' featuring Aria T'Loak*Released as a single book by Dark Horse Comics on April 18, 2012 ()  April 25, 2012—August 29, 2012 Comic book series *Written by Mac Walters, art by Eduardo Francisco*Published by Dark Horse Comics*A four-part mini-series with each issue featuring backstory for a different ''Mass Effect 3'' character*Released as a single book by Dark Horse Comics on November 7, 2012 () ''Mass Effect: Blasto - Eternity is Forever'' November 7, 2012 Mini-comic *Written by Mac Walters, art by Omar Francia*Published by Dark Horse Comics*A fourteen-page mini-comic featuring Blasto, a fictional character featured in media inside the ''Mass Effect'' games ''Mass Effect: He Who Laughs Best'' May 4, 2013 Mini-comic *Written by Mac Walters, art by Garry Brown*Published by Dark Horse Comics as one section of their 2013 Free Comic Book Day comic*A ten-page mini-comic set before ''Mass Effect'' featuring Jeff "Joker" Moreau ''Mass Effect Library Edition Volume 1'' May 15, 2013 Anthology *Written by Mac Walters, John Jackson Miller, Jeremy Barlow, Patrick Weekes, John Dombrow, and Sylvia Feketekuty*Art by Omar Francia, Eduardo Francisco, Chris Staggs, Garry Brown, and Jean Diaz*Published by Dark Horse Comics ()*An anthology collection of almost all the comics to date, as well as several short stories*Includes ''Redemption'', ''Incursion'', ''Inquisition'', ''Evolution'', ''Conviction'', ''Invasion'', and ''Homeworlds''*Republished as ''Mass Effect Omnibus Volume 1'' on November 16, 2016 () ''Mass Effect: Foundation'' July 24, 2013—July 23, 2014 Comic book series *Written by Mac Walters (1–13) and Jeremy Barlow (11–13), art by Omar Francia (1), Tony Parker (2–4, 8–13), Matthew Clark (5, 6), and Garry Brown (7)*Published by Dark Horse Comics*A thirteen-part series with each issue featuring side events and perspectives to the main ''Mass Effect'' trilogy*Collected into three books by Dark Horse Comics, released on February 5, 2014 (), June 4, 2014 (), and November 5, 2014 () ''Mass Effect Library Edition Volume 2'' May 6, 2015 Anthology *Written by Mac Walters and Jeremy Barlow*Art by Omar Francia, Tony Parker, Garry Brown, and Benjamin Carre*Published by Dark Horse Comics ()*An anthology collection of comics since the first ''Library Edition'' anthology, plus additional artwork*Includes ''Foundation'', ''He Who Laughs Best'', and ''Blasto - Eternity is Forever''*Republished as ''Mass Effect Omnibus Volume 2'' on February 8, 2017 () ''Mass Effect: Discovery'' May 24, 2017—October 25, 2017 Comic book series *Written by Jeremy Barlow and John Dombrow, art by Gabriel Guzman*Published by Dark Horse Comics*A four-part mini-series set around the events of ''Mass Effect: Andromeda''*Released as a single book by Dark Horse Comics on January 17, 2018 () ''Mass Effect: The Complete Comics'' October 21, 2020 Anthology *Published by Dark Horse Comics ()*Collects all Mass Effect comics released to date including ''Redemption'', ''Evolution'', ''Invasion'', ''Homeworlds'', ''Foundation'', ''Discovery'', ''Incursion'', ''Inquisition'', ''Conviction'', ''He Who Laughs Best'', and ''Blasto - Eternity is Forever''
Film + TitleRelease dateMedia type ''Mass Effect: Paragon Lost'' November 29, 2012 Animation*Written by Henry Gilroy and directed by Atsushi Takeuchi*Animated by Production I.G*Produced by BioWare, Funimation, and T.O Entertainment*Animated film set before ''Mass Effect 2''*Released in select theaters on November 29, 2012, via digital download on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and iTunes on December 14, 2012, and on DVD and Blu-ray on December 28, 2012}
Amusement park + TitleRelease dateMedia type Mass Effect: New Earth May 18, 2016 Theatrical amusement park ride*Designed by 3D Live with help from Halon Entertainment, Cedar Fair, and Bioware*4½-minute, 80-person ride at California's Great America amusement park*Features a 3D film along with motion seats and physical sensations
Soundtracks + TitleRelease dateRelease typeRef. ''Mass Effect: Original Soundtrack'' November 20, 2007 Album*Composed by Jack Wall, Sam Hulick, Richard Jacques, and David Kates*Published by Sumthing Distribution*37 tracks on a single disc with a duration of 1:15:56 ''Mass Effect 2: Original Video Game Score'' January 19, 2010 Album*Composed by Jack Wall, Sam Hulick, David Kates, Jimmy Hinson, Brian DiDomenico*Published by Electronic Arts*27 tracks on two discs with a duration of 2:55:59 ''Mass Effect 2: Atmospheric'' September 7, 2010 Mini-album (digital only)*Composed by Jack Wall*Published by Electronic Arts*9 tracks on a single disc with a duration of 20:45 ''Mass Effect 2: Combat'' October 5, 2010 Mini-album (digital only)*Composed by Jack Wall*Published by Electronic Arts*14 tracks on a single disc with a duration of 33:48 ''Mass Effect 2: Kasumi's Stolen Memory'' November 30, 2010 Mini-album (digital only)*Composed by Sacha Dikiciyan and Cris Velasco*Published by Electronic Arts*4 tracks on a single disc with a duration of 10:21 ''Mass Effect 2: Lair of the Shadow Broker'' December 14, 2010 Mini-album (digital only)*Composed by Chris Lennertz*Published by Electronic Arts*7 tracks on a single disc with a duration of 12:33 ''Mass Effect 2: Overlord'' December 14, 2010 Mini-album (digital only)*Composed by Chris Lennertz*Published by Electronic Arts*4 tracks on a single disc with a duration of 6:30 ''Mass Effect 3: Original Soundtrack'' April 24, 2012 Album*Composed by Sam Hulick, Clint Mansell, Chris Lennertz, Cris Velasco, Sascha Dikiciyan, and Faunts*Published by Electronic Arts*23 tracks on a single disc with a duration of 1:03:24 ''Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut'' August 12, 2012 Mini-album (digital only)*Composed by Sam Hulick and Clint Mansell*Published by Electronic Arts*7 tracks on a single disc with a duration of 16:57 ''Mass Effect: Paragon Lost Original Motion Picture Score'' November 13, 2012 Album*Composed by Joshua Mosley and David Kates *Published by Funimation*27 tracks on a single disc with a duration of 1:09:28 ''Mass Effect 3: Citadel'' August 8, 2013 Mini-album (digital only)*Composed by Sam Hulick, Cris Velasco, and Sascha Dikiciyan*Published by Electronic Arts*20 tracks on a single disc with a duration of 31:05 ''Mass Effect Trilogy Vinyl Soundtrack'' November 29, 2016 Box set*Box set of selections from the ''Mass Effect 1'', ''2'', and ''3'' soundtracks, as well as a bonus LP of songs*Published by Electronic Arts*Approximately 50 tracks on four vinyl records
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