Original Mass Effect Team Gathers for Surprise Mission

• New tabletop game reunites original Mass Effect crew for a fresh mission.
• The game, Priority: Hagalaz, features fan-favorite characters on planet Hagalaz.
• Described as a "co-operative, story-driven" game with Mass Effect’s design pillars.
• Expected to launch in 2024, costing "well under" $100.
• Excludes certain characters due to lore consistency.

Mass Effect's Original Crew Reunites in New Tabletop Game

The original Normandy crew from the beloved Mass Effect series is getting back together. This reunion is not for the much-anticipated fifth game in the series, but rather, for a new tabletop adventure that allows up to four players to embark on a fresh mission set in the heart of Mass Effect 3.

Unveiling the Mass Effect Board Game: Priority Hagalaz

The board game, titled Priority: Hagalaz, is set to launch later this year. It will feature fan-favorite characters such as Liara, Tali, Wrex, and Garrus on the planet of Hagalaz. This planet was notably featured in the Mass Effect 2’s Lair of the Shadow Broker DLC, where Commander Shepard and their team will infiltrate a crashed research cruiser to gather intelligence for the galactic war in Mass Effect 3.

Immerse Yourself in the Thrilling Plot

The game's synopsis dives into a remote world, Hagalaz, where a research cruiser from the Cerberus terrorist organization has crashed directly in the path of a deadly storm. Commander Shepard must lead their squad through the cruiser to uncover its sinister secrets and keep them out of enemy hands. However, the ship holds more dangers than just its former crew, with creatures and enemies far worse than the Cerberus forces that guard them.

Experience Mass Effect's Signature Gameplay Elements

Modiphius Entertainment, the publisher, describes Priority: Hagalaz as a "co-operative, story-driven" game that implements some of Mass Effect’s design pillars. These include a branching narrative, squad loadout customization, and loyalty missions that unlock new powers. The game also comes with 32mm miniatures of Liara, Tali, Wrex, Garrus, and both the male and female versions of Commander Shepard.

Game Release and Price

While there's no official release date yet, Priority: Hagalaz is expected to launch sometime in 2024. In an interview with Wargamer, Modiphius founder Chris Birch stated that while the price hasn’t yet been set, it will cost "well under" $100. The team is prioritizing ease of use over something expensive and elaborate.

Missing Characters and Fandom Reaction

As a big fan of Kaidan Alenko, it's disappointing to see him not on the roster. However, including him and Normandy’s resident Ashley Williams would disturb the lore because their lives are mutually exclusive. Therefore, it might be best to play as Wrex or Tali instead.

Mass Effect's Resurgence

It’s been seven years since we got a new Mass Effect video game, but the series has seen a bit of a revival in the past three years after the launch of the Legendary Edition remasters in 2021. Fans eagerly await the fifth game, which seems to be uniting the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies in some way.

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