DLC for Mass Effect 3 features downloadable additional content for the game that is not available with the regular edition of the game. DLC usually contains pre-order bonuses, free additional content, paid packs, and game expansions. This page covers all relevant information regarding the following DLCs that are released.
Mass Effect 3 DLC
Story Content DLC
Unearth lost secrets from the past and recruit the Prothean squad member in The Prothean Pack. Also includes a new appearance for each squad member!
Released on March 6th, 2012 From Ashes includes:
- 1 New Companion
- 2 Missions
- 1 Assault Rifle
- 6 New Squadmate Outfits
- 1 War Asset
- 2 Achievements
Something lurks in the dark corners of space, something powerful enough to kill a Reaper. Shepard races to discover the most closely guarded secret in the galaxy before the Reapers silence it forever. Do you dare face the Leviathan?
Released on August 28th, 2012. It includes:
- 10 Missions
- 10 Locations
- 1 Assault Rifle
- 1 Shotgun
- 5 Weapon Mods
- 11 War Assets
- 1 Cabin Item
- 4 Achievements
An uneasy alliance between Shepard and Aria begins a deadly game of cat-and-mouse to wrest Omega from Cerberus’s control. Forced to rely on Aria’s unique knowledge of the station and faced with her lust for revenge, how far will you go to retake Omega?
Released on November 27th, 2012. It includes:
- 2 Temporary Companions
- 5 Missions
- 2 Locations
- 2 Enemies
- 2 Assault Rifles
- 5 Weapon Mods
- 4 War Assets
- 1 Cabin Item
- 3 Achievements
Commander Shepard and the Normandy crew get a much deserved break, but their shore leave is short-lived. Face down a new villain before catching up with old friends from Mass Effect 1 and 2.
Released on March 5th, 2013. It includes:
- 8 Temporary Companions
- 17 Missions
- 5 Locations
- 6 Enemies
- 1 Assault Rifle
- 1 Heavy Pistol
- 3 Armor Sets
- 7 Weapon Mods
- 2 War Assets
- 9 Achievements
Packs

Firefight Pack
Released on August 7th, 2012. It includes

Groundside Resistance Pack
Released on October 26th, 2012

Extended Cut
Released on June 26th, 2012
This free update includes new cinematics regarding the ending of Mass Effect 3.

Mass Effect: Genesis 2
Released on April 2nd, 2013 and it includes
An interactive comic that fills the roles of both Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 to new players for the series. It introduces them to the story, as well as allowing them to make some major plot decisions, that can be transferred to the third game and have an impact on its outcome.