The countdown to Mass Effect: Andromeda currently stands at two days for EA/Origin Access members, seven days for US players, and nine days for the rest of the world. Anticipation levels are off the charts. There is so much exploration before us, we won’t know what to do. Not to mention, of course, all of that alien booty. Fictional libido aside, more details are rolling in for the upcoming space RPG. Today’s awesomeness has come in the form of a video showing off Mass Effect: Andromeda multiplayer gameplay. Let’s dive right in!

The video comes as the fourth installment in the Mass Effect: Andromeda Gameplay series that is uploaded to the game’s official YouTube channel. It showcases what we can expect during the multiplayer experience at launch. Here are a few of the main points that are talked about during the Andromeda multiplayer gameplay video:

Characters:

• Over 25 character kits available at launch
• Includes species from both Andromeda and Milky Way galaxies

Weapons:

• Over 40 unique weapons available at launch with more arriving in the months to come
• Weapons utilize Milky Way, Heleus Cluster, and Remnant technologies
• Any character can use any weapon
• Weapons can be modified and are upgradable

Boosters:

• Grants additional attributes
  • Cryo ammo, increased shields, faster skill cooldowns, extra XP, etc.

Maps:

• Firebase Sandstorm
  • A vacated Milky Way species outpost set in a sprawling desert
• Firebase Zero
  • An outpost built into an asteroid
• Firebase Icebreaker
  • A fueling station on a frozen, ice-covered planet
• Firebase Magma
  • A foundry set on a cooling river of lava
• Firebase Derelict
  • An abandoned Ked ship

Then, our narrator goes into battle. His team of four consists of a Turian Havok Trooper, Salarian Operator, Human Female Adept, and a Krogan Engineer. Together, they will fight their way through waves of the enemy, working their way towards completing their tasks and being extracted. After picking off a few of the enemies with his Black Widow sniper rifle, he begins to showcase how important it is to work together as a team. Of course, when enjoying Mass Effect: Andromeda multiplayer gameplay, teamwork is always important.

The video also shows us “another way to engage with multiplayer missions.” This is through the previously talked about Strike Teams. You are able to access this interface on the Tempest. Through it, you will be able to send Strike Teams out on multiplayer missions. By doing so, you will earn rewards that are usable in single-player. That’s, of course, if you don’t want to have the fun of destroying waves of enemies in a multiplayer battle. Either way, Mass Effect: Andromeda is looking like it’s going to be rather exceptional. You can check that Andromeda multiplayer gameplay video out below:

What say you, Pathfinders? Are you going to be able to sleep for the next week while waiting for this game to launch? Did you enjoy the Mass Effect: Andromeda multiplayer gameplay video? Do you think you’ll play with others or do you intend on lone-wolfing it? Let us know in the comments section below or start a conversation over on our Disqus. For live gaming and entertainment news 24/7, be sure to follow us on Twitter. Of course, if you are looking for Mass Effect related goodness, we have what you desire:

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