- includes a new version of the "Genesis" interactive graphic novel
- this version has been extended to include the events of both Mass Effect 1 and Mass Effect 2
- includes an exclusive weapon, the M-597 Ladon
- this weapon can target up to six enemies simultaneously (all marked in red on the HUD
- it unleashes a barrage of devastating homing rockets once you pull the right trigger
- pause to drag and drop icons from the weapon whee
- allows for a customizable set of eight hotkeys – four on each side of the touchscreen
- GamePad also features a map of the environment
- this can be enlarged or shifted around by dragging your finger across it
- includes the Extended Cut DLC along with the full multiplayer suite