It turns out that if an IP has enough influence, canceling sequels and shutting down development studios won’t make it fade from public view—especially when such puzzling decisions are made just weeks before the annual fan celebration day. As a result, although we’ll likely never see a new Mass Effect game, a wave of new series merchandise has emerged following BioWare’s closure.
The latest highlight in this wave of merchandise is a brand-new statue crafted by Dark Horse Direct. As the newest addition to the collector’s line of officially licensed Mass Effect statues and figures, and potentially the final entry in the series, this statue recreates the iconic scene from Mass Effect 3 where Shepard confronts the Leviathan face-to-face.
Earlier this week, Dark Horse teased this new Mass Effect product, confirming that the upcoming official announcement was no hoax—even with BioWare shut down, they wanted to give the studio’s fans a surprise worth looking forward to on N7 Day. The teaser indicated the statue would be fully revealed at 9 AM PT on November 6. However, the official reveal seems to have come ahead of schedule, as the Leviathan statue is already available for pre-order on the Dark Horse website.
This means we can already get a full look at the statue. It meticulously captures the likeness of the Leviathan—in the Mass Effect universe, an ancient race predating even the Reapers, hidden deep beneath the ocean, unknown even to those who brought about apocalyptic devastation. The early launch of the store page also reveals all details beyond the design itself, including the exact price and estimated shipping timeline.
The bad news is that if you want to get your hands on what may well be the last batch of official Mass Effect merchandise ever, it will cost you $299.99. Its price tag is significantly higher than other Mass Effect figures from Dark Horse, not only due to its larger size (nearly 14 inches tall) and richer detail, but also because only 500 units are being produced and sold worldwide.
Each of these 500 statues comes with its own unique serial number, making every piece one-of-a-kind. As is customary with high-end collectibles, there will be a considerable wait after placing a pre-order. The earliest shipments are scheduled for July 2027, with some orders possibly not arriving until September.
This year’s N7 Day may see us commemorating the now-halted, uncertain future of this classic series solely through merchandise. In addition to Dark Horse’s Leviathan statue, there are wearable Mass Effect helmets and three new figures added to the Youtooz lineup. Earlier this week, the figure manufacturer announced new releases featuring Liara, Joker, and Mordin.