BioWare leaks and defends ‘Mass Effect 3′ “From Ashes” day-one DLC

BioWare has announced the DLC, “From Ashes,” for the upcoming Mass Effect 3, will be released on the same day as the game. The gaming community is now questioning why this content was not included in the standard edition of the game.

Mass Effect Executive Producer Casey Hudson and Producer Mike Gamble have taken to the Internet to defend the DLC. (Spoilers ahead for those who have not read up on “From Ashes.”)

Producer Mike Gamble went on the Bioware forums to help explain why the gamers who purchased the CE would have bonus content. “The Collectors Edition has been advertised from the beginning as containing a bonus character/mission, but we were not at liberty to provide the details. The Prothean is optional content that is certainly designed to appeal to long-time fans, which is why he is part of the CE offering (the version many fans would be likely to purchase).  Mass Effect 3 is a complete – and a huge game – right out of the box.”

Hudson went on Twitter to defend why the content was going to be released the same day as the game.“DLC has fast cert and no mfg., so if a team works very hard, they can get a DLC done in time to enjoy it with your 1st playthrough on day 1,” Hudson said.

Games are typically finished months before they actually hit the shelves.

For those gamers who did not purchase the collector’s edition, the DLC “From Ashes” will be available for 800 Microsoft points. Both Mass Effect 3 and “From Ashes” will be available for purchase March 6 in the U.S. and March 9 internationally.

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