Mass Effect Legendary Edition
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 760 · Core i5-3570K
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1070 · Core i7-7700
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 9050 4GB (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~31 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, RPG
- Release
- May 14, 2021
- Developer
- BioWare
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
The Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the highly acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs — remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD.
Story RichRPGChoices MatterSci-fiSingleplayerSpaceCharacter CustomizationThird-Person ShooterActionAction RPG
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What you need for Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Mass Effect Legendary Edition needs about a Radeon RX 9050 4GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and an Arc A750 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Core i7-11700K |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Arc A750 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 6900 XT | Ryzen 5 5500 |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3080 10GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Mass Effect Legendary Edition →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 33 | 23 | 14 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 47 | 33 | 20 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 70 | 49 | 29 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 77 | 54 | 32 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 87 | 61 | 36 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 97 | 68 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 98 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 115 | 81 | 48 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 145 | 102 | 61 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 162 | 113 | 68 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 167 | 117 | 70 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 217 | 152 | 91 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 225 | 158 | 95 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 251 | 151 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 3570 or AMD FX-8350 | Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| Graphics | GPU: NVIDIA GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7970 / R9280X GPU RAM: 2 GB Video Memory | GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / RTX 200, Radeon Vega 56, GPU RAM: 4 GB Video Memory |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 120 GB | 120 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
Source: Steam.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Launcher interaction issues
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
- ✗Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
Steam Machine · playable
- !Launcher interaction issues
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
- ✗Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Launcher interaction issues
- ✗Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
- ✗Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 31 ultra | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 32 high | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 37 high | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 33 high | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 33 high | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 127
- Metacritic
- 86
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 3
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsAdjustable DifficultyStereo SoundSurround SoundRemote Play on TV
- Languages (8)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Polish, Russian
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German
Latest news & patches
- Save 84%* on Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition2024-02-16
- N7 Day 20232023-11-08
- Steam Awards- Nominate Mass Effect - Outstanding Story-Rich Game2021-11-26
- Happy N7 Day 2021!2021-11-07
- Vote for Mass Effect Legendary Edition at the Golden Joystick Awards2021-11-03
- Save 34% on Mass Effect Legendary Edition2021-11-03
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Mass Effect Legendary Edition run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Mass Effect Legendary Edition's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~33 fps at 1080p high (range 27–40, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 4 GB the game recommends. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 9050 4GB (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Mass Effect Legendary Edition run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Mass Effect Legendary Edition Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~31 fps on the ultra preset (range 25–37, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the low preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Mass Effect Legendary Edition at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to an Arc A750 or faster: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 9050 4GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 3080 10GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Mass Effect Legendary Edition by brand.
Can I run Mass Effect Legendary Edition on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~45 fps at 1080p low. Mass Effect Legendary Edition on the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Mass Effect Legendary Edition need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Mass Effect Legendary Edition. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 2 GB at minimum and 4 GB recommended.
How much storage does Mass Effect Legendary Edition take?
Mass Effect Legendary Edition needs 120 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is 64-bit Windows 10.