Again within the dangerous previous days the one strategy to buy DLC for Mass Impact and Dragon Age video games was by shopping for BioWare Factors, which got here in packs of 800 and barely went on sale. In fact, the DLC did not retail for 800 factors and also you’d often have to purchase a number of packs to get every part you wished, then find yourself with a number of hundred factors left over simply to rub in what a rip-off the entire thing was.
In an e-mail (opens in new tab) EA appears to be sending individuals with BioWare Factors nonetheless of their account, the writer has introduced the system is lastly ending: “We’re reaching out to let you recognize that beginning October 11, 2022, BioWare Factors will not be out there as a type of foreign money within the Origin retailer. Different currencies like Crystals and Platinum in different BioWare titles stay unaffected.”
Among the add-ons for traditional BioWare RPGs that might beforehand solely be purchased with BioWare factors are actually out there without spending a dime. You may log into Origin and seize DLC for Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Mass Impact 2, and Mass Impact 3 by choosing the video games in your library, clicking on Further Content material, then choosing Get it Free for each.
Whereas Mass Impact Legendary Version has all of the singleplayer DLC bundled with it, should you personal the unique variations of Mass Impact 2 and three now you can seize important expansions Lair of the Shadow Dealer and Citadel for zero {dollars}, in addition to the remainder. For a information on methods to begin them, here is Which Mass Impact DLC is greatest and what order to play them in.
Mass Impact 3’s multiplayer DLC packs aren’t free, nonetheless. For the subsequent three months, you should use up any leftover BioWare Factors you will have on them. After October 11, they’re going to solely be out there in return for credit you earn in-game. (Or by downloading a cash hack, you cheeky satan.)
The e-mail ends by noting, “Don’t be concerned — you may nonetheless have entry to any content material beforehand bought utilizing BioWare Factors. We’re right here to assist you if in case you have any questions on this, simply attain out to EA Assist.”
