Games as hyped as Mass Effect 2 don't release unless there is also a collector's edition of the title being pumped out for those sex-nuts about the franchise. That's why EA and Bioware announced today the Mass Effect 2 Collector's Edition. The set, which sports an awesome cover as shown below, comes in a tin case, has a hard cover "Art of Mass Effect 2" book, one issue from the upcoming Mass Effect Redemption comic series, as well as a making-of DVD. Also included with be exclusive weapons and armor, but these are standard fair for collector's editions.

"We're really excited to roll out this Collectors' Edition featuring so many unique items, including special Collectors' Edition armor and weapons and content that will surprise Mass Effect fans," said Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder, BioWare and Group General Manager of the RPG/MMO Group of EA. "The limited edition comic book and bonus DVD will really enhance and expand the overall Mass Effect 2 experience."

The collectors' edition will retail for $69.99 on Xbox 360 and $59.99 on PC, and will be released on January 26 in the US and January 29 in Europe.