Despite being over a decade old,Mass Effect 2is still seeing new fan creations regularly, a testament to the game’s timeless story. A recent cosplay creation by a dedicatedMass Effectfan encapsulates the talent found in the sci-fi trilogy’s fans, recently revitalised by the release of the remasteredMass Effect: Legendary Edition.
The cosplay in question depicts Kasumi Goto, a squadmate inMass Effect 2and recurring character should theright choices be made going intoMass Effect 3.The hooded thief’s outfit is captured nigh-perfectly, with special note being taken to capture the textures and detail found on her suit in-game. While most of Kasumi’s face is hidden in-game, her iconic purple lip makeup is also seen in the outfit, polishing off an all-around highly authentic Kasumi cosplay.
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Introduced inMass Effect 2’s Stolen Memory DLC, Kasumi Goto is a master thief and infiltrator that joins the ranks of Commander Shepard’s suicide mission after the events of the expansion. In the time she’s present in the game, Kasumi establishes her carefree, yet heavily secretive, personality, befitting the unchallenged and aloof master thief with a painful past. Her skills are such that Kasumi is one of the best choices for a key part ofMass Effect 2’s climactic mission.
Mass Effect’s community has seen somewhat ofa revival after the release ofMass Effect: Legendary Edition, as well as a teaser trailer for an upcomingMass Effecttitle, likely set after the events ofMass Effect 3. The series unfortunately suffered a blow withMass Effect: Andromeda,which was poorly received compared to the nearly spotless reviews for its predecessors. Hopes for the continuation of theMass Effectseries were hampered by the following cancellation ofMass Effect: Andromeda’s prior planned expansions.
However, that didn’t stop the fanbase from hoping, and things are looking up for the BioWare classic series. With the aforementioned teaser trailer,Mass Effect’s fans are coming to the fore, looking forward to the next installment of the series- while also looking back onhow the previous titles can help the nextMass Effect.The rich world-building, memorable characters and notable aesthetic ofMass Effecthave put the series in good stead to continue onwards alongside its fans.
Mass Effect’s futuristic setting is an ideal playground for cosplayers. This new Kasumi cosplay is testament to creator’s skill, but they are not alone- there isa host of astoundingMass Effectcosplaysthat reflect the diverse nature of the setting, including amazing efforts to depictMass Effect’s assorted alien races. The firstMass Effecttitle is nearly 14 years old, but the series still captivates audiences around the globe- so much so, that the stories in the setting are a long way from over.
Mass Effect: Legendary Editionis out now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
