Bioware is about to go on holiday for the rest of the year. But before they do, the developer has one more weekend challenge for players of Mass Effect 3's multiplayer mode. Operation: prophecy begins this weekend on Friday Dec. 21 and it ends on Dec. 23.
Here is the official event description from Bioware:
Our successes on Earth have given us the capability to land materiel in several war zones. However, in order to conceal shipments to the resistance, each delivery needs corresponding strikes on Reaper targets to create a screening distraction. The operations to deliberately gain Reaper attention are extremely high-risk and will require increased numbers to spread thin Reaper reaction forces. For this mission, N7 commanders, wherever possible, will recruit and command supplemental volunteer units: recent graduates of our N7 program and soldiers who bring experience from other branches.
Challenge Goal 1: Extract once on each Earth map (London, Vancouver, and Rio).
Challenge Goal 2: Score 100,000 cumulative points against Reaper enemies.
Challenges can be completed at any difficulty.
Completion of both goals awards the player a Commendation Pack.
Completion of both goals also awards the player a banner, "Hero of the Last Days."
Below are some facts about the weekend challenges from Mass Effect 3's publisher Electronic Arts:
N7 CHALLENGE - FAQ:
How do I participate in the N7 Challenge Weekend:
To participate, you will need to:
Ensure you have access to Mass Effect 3 multiplayer and can play matches
Progress tracking and unlocks are only possible if you have data tracking enabled. To verify this, in the game go to: Options -> Online -> Upload Gameplay Feedback, and make sure it is "ON". If this is set to "OFF" your completion and/or contribution to the challenges will not be tracked and you will not receive any unlocks.
Beginning with Operation Exorcist running April 27-30, weekend challenges will be available on ALL platforms.
When will I receive the unlockable packs, and do I need to input a code to get them?
Unlocks will be granted during the week after the Challenge Weekend. No codes are required, you will automatically receive your packs in the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer Store.
What is in the Commendation? Can I choose my unlocks?
The Commendation Packs contain a number of upgrades and consumables for use in ME3 multiplayer. The Commendation Packs will contain one of the following guns at random: N7 Crusader Shotgun, N7 Eagle Pistol, N7 Hurricane SMG, N7 Valiant Sniper Rifle, and N7 Valkyrie Assault Rifle. This unlock cannot be swapped or changed.
Check out our list of the five best squadmates here. Read our review of Mass Effect 3 Omega DLC here. Have you read about the Retaliation DLC Pack? Check it out here and watch the Mass Effect fan film "Red Sand" here.
