Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer

Cooperative multiplayer is a game mode that will be featured in Mass Effect 3, and marks the debut of multiplayer in the Mass Effect series. In this mode, up to four players can join together online and customize characters to fight on the front lines of the galaxy-wide war against the Reapers. Progress in co-op earns the player rewards in Mass Effect 3: Galaxy at War that can be used to influence the outcome of Mass Effect 3's single-player mode.

Multiplayer will require a Online Pass to be played.

Missions
Missions in cooperative multiplayer consist of pitting the player and up to three allies against multiple waves of enemies, including Cerberus troops, on various battlefields throughout the galaxy that can also be seen in the single-player. Players must survive these waves by eliminating the enemy forces, and can also accomplish secondary objectives such as retrieving data packets from around the map or defending an ally while they perform a hack.

Mass Effect 3: Galaxy at War
Playing cooperative multiplayer ties into the Mass Effect 3: Galaxy at War system. Success in co-op missions earns players War Assets, such as allies, fleets, and radar stations which can be deployed in Galaxy at War to aid Commander Shepard's fight against the Reapers in the single-player campaign. Co-op and the Galaxy at War system are entirely optional, however, and are not necessary to achieve the optimal endings in the single-player campaign.

Races
Players can choose from one of six races when creating their character, and can also select gender. Each race possesses a unique ability; for example, krogan can charge enemies.


 * Asari
 * Drell
 * Human
 * Krogan
 * Salarian
 * Turian

Classes
In addition to race, players can also choose one of six classes for their character. These are the same classes available for character customization in the single-player mode.


 * Adept
 * Engineer
 * Infiltrator
 * Sentinel
 * Soldier
 * Vanguard

Armament
Players can customize and unlock upgrades for their characters' armor, powers, and weapons.

Progression
During gameplay, players can increase the level of their characters. Cooperative multiplayer character leveling is capped at level 20.