Mass Effect 2 for PC Free on Origin for the Time Being

Not officially part of Origin's "On the House" program, Mass Effect 2 is currently free through EA's gaming platform for the time being. BioWare's Twitter indicated that it is going to be giving away five days worth of free games, beginning, it seems, with what many see as the finest of the original Mass Effect trilogy of games. The base game is free of charge without any of the additional DLC. EDIT: There is no telling when the 'free' status will lift or if this is available in all regions. Caveat emptor!

In the spirit of the season, we're giving away five days of freebies starting tomorrow. Stay tuned.  pic.twitter.com/0oNuMkAevX

Are you prepared to lose everything to save the galaxy? You'll need to be, Commander Shepherd. It's time to bring together your greatest allies and recruit the galaxy's fighting elite to continue the resistance against the invading Reapers. So steel yourself, because this is an astronomical mission where sacrifices must be made. You'll face tougher choices and new, deadlier enemies. Arm yourself and prepare for an unforgettable intergalactic adventure.

You can score a copy of Mass Effect 2 on Origin's site or, better, through the Origin launcher.