Electronic Arts will release a Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo on January 17, the company has announced. Playing both the Reckoning and upcoming Mass Effect 3 demos will unlock special items for use in the final games.
By playing the Reckoning demo, players will unlock the following bonsues for Mass Effect 3:
- Reckoner Knight Armor: This armor will maximize damage done in close-quarters combat while a beefed–up power cell feeds energy into weapon systems to increase projectile velocity.
- The Chakram Launcher: This weapon uses a fabricator to manufacture lightweight, explosive ammunition discs. This weapon is earned after completing the Reckoning demo and watching the trailer at the end.
Additionally, the Reckoning demo also unlocks:
- Twist of Fate Card: This card boosts the player’s ice resistance and is immediately unlocked when he or she activates the Reckoning demo using his or her Origin account.
- Twinned Souls Chakram: A unique weapon that damages enemies while boosting player health and mana in Reckoning.
- The Infernal Helm: Unlocked after completing the Reckoning Tutorial Mode, this protective helmet increases players’ fire damage throughout Amalur.
By playing the Mass Effect 3 demo, players will unlock these bonuses for Reckoning:
- N7 Armor: Players can unlock special armor inspired by Commander Shepard’s iconic N7 battle armor including Helm, Cuirass, Gauntlets, Chausses and Greaves.
- Onmiblade Daggers: A holographic blade stemming from Commander Shepard’s Omni-Tool, the Omni-blade allows players to stab enemies in close combat. Once players install and play the Mass Effect 3 demo, they will unlock the daggers.
The Reckoning demo contains the introduction to the game, including the Tutorial Mode and a portion of the game’s open world. Players will be able to create their own character, master the basics, and run around in Amalur for 45 minutes.