Mass Effect 3 multiplayer officially confirmed, detailed

BioWare has confirmed the worst kept secret in recent times; a multiplayer portion for Mass Effect 3.

Confirming the speculation via their official Twitter account, the acclaimed developer said:

“There will be a multiplayer component for #ME3. Full details soon, so wait until then before making your decision. We think you’ll like it!”

Furthermore, the game’s executive producer Casey Hudson said that at least a part of it will be co-op:

“Yes, co-op MP missions for #ME3: they’re real, and they’re spectacular. Rest assured it’s nothing of what you’ve feared. More soon…”

That’s not all, though – BioWare further detailed the multiplayer on their forums:

Success in multi-player will have a direct impact on the outcome of the single player campaign, giving players an alternative method of achieving ultimate victory against the greatest threat mankind – and the entire galaxy – has ever faced. Rest assured that no compromises were made to either of these modes in the development of Mass Effect 3. We have always maintained that we would only add multiplayer into the Mass Effect series if it made sense and did not compromise the power of the single player campaign. It is important to note that the system is entirely optional and just another way players can have control over your game experience – it is still possible to achieve the optimal, complete ending of the game in Mass Effect 3 through single-player alone. BioWare remains dedicated to delivering one of the most amazing single-player campaigns gamers have ever experienced.

Mass Effect 3 is due for a release on March 6th, 2012.