Christmas shoppers already need to make some adjustments to their wish list this year as Mass Effect 3 won't be making its Holiday 2011 release.

Officially announced on their Facebook page, BioWare made the announcement that Mass Effect 3 has been delayed and will be released within the first three months of 2012.

"The development team is laser focused on making sure Mass Effect 3 is the biggest, boldest and best game in the series, ensuring that it exceeds everyone's expectations." said Casey Hudson, Executive Producer of the Mass Effect series.