Mass Effect PC confirmed for May 6
Feb. 26, 2008
Xbox 360 hit Mass Effect will hit PC screens May 6.
Key PC-only features:
- New squad control interface – Players can now issue commands to individual squad members, providing a new level of depth to the tactical combat
- Hot-key functionality – Biotic powers and abilities can be mapped to individual keys, allowing a faster “run and gun” style of gameplay
- Re-designed Mako controls – Players can explore alien planets and engage in vehicular combat with an intuitive and fully camera independent control system for the Mako, their all-terrain vehicle
- Quick-save – New quick-save button and increased number of save slots
- New decryption mini-game – A new decryption mini-game invites players to test their skills as they avoid obstacles and move their icon to the center of the digital mechanism
- New inventory screen GUI and functionality – The enhanced inventory system makes it easier for players to equip and modify their weapons and armor
