The official release date for Mass Effect has finally been given. Mass Effect is due to ship to retailers on November 20. RPG gamers have been fans of Bioware’s for quite some time with the company creating such classics as Baldur’s Gate and Neverwinter Nights. More recently, the studio has switched gears to consoles as well creating Star Wars: Knights of The Old Republic (widely regarded as the best Star Wars game ever) and Jade Empire.

“With ‘Mass Effect,’ BioWare is delivering an incredible next-gen gaming odyssey. Our fans will journey through a vast, futuristic universe as they are challenged to make impactful decisions that will determine the very fate of the galaxy,” said Ray Muzyka, chief executive officer, BioWare Corp. Added Greg Zeschuk, president of BioWare Corp., “The best games bring players into an immersive, realistic world that is fun to explore from beginning to end. We’ve achieved that in ‘Mass Effect’ by putting the player at the center of a compelling, cinematic storyline full of realistic characters and hundreds of exciting locations.”