Nov 8, 2010 09:00 GMT  ·  By

Mass Effect 2, the critically acclaimed futuristic role playing game from BioWare, will be getting an interactive comic, created by the studio in partnership with Dark Horse Comics, which will get users up to speed with what happened in the first Mass Effect and allow them to make choices that will have an impact on their actual game playthrough.

BioWare is finally bringing its Mass Effect franchise to the PlayStation 3, but seeing as how the first title was published by Microsoft for the PC and Xbox 360, the original game can't be delivered to Sony's console.

Instead, BioWare confirmed that a special introductory module will be added into Mass Effect 2 for the PlayStation 3, which will tell players what happened in the first game, and allow them to make choices that will manifest themselves in the new one for the PS3.

That introductory module will be an interactive comic, according to the Mass Effect 2 PS3 producer Jesse Houston, who just revealed quite a few details on the forums of the studio.

"BioWare Edmonton (the group that made Mass Effect 2) teamed up with the fine folks at Dark Horse Comics to create an interactive backstory. While I can't release all the details about this yet, what I can tell you is that we want to create a stunning visual experience that not only tells the core story elements of Mass Effect 1, but also is fully interactive allowing you to be faced with some of the major choices which will have consequences your Mass Effect universe."

"This interactive comic's initial release will be exclusive to PS3 owners who would be otherwise unable to realize the full effect of choice in the Mass Effect universe and will be included on the Cerberus Network."

Besides the reveal of the comic, Houston also revealed what will be included on the actual Blu-ray disc of Mass Effect 2 on the PS3, in order to settle the rumors about special missions and other such things.

"Of course Mass Effect 2 will be included [on the disc]. On top of that, Lair of the Shadow Broker, Project Overlord, Kasumi: Stolen Memory and the Blood Dragon Armour."

"Also included is, as on Xbox 360 and PC, an access code to the Cerberus Network. This will give you instant access to the same great lineup of Downloadable Content such as Zaeed and Firewalker."

According to the BioWare executive, the game is in the final polishing stages and will hit the PlayStation 3 in January, 2011.