It’s been five years since BioWare first announced it was working on a brand new Mass Effect game. But today, November 7th (N7 Day), BioWare shared a promising sign of life: the BioWare team is “heads-down and focused exclusively” on the game, according to its executive producer.
“We have a lot of universe to cover, lots of features to build, and lots of romances to figure out.” Mike Gamble says. “We’re excited by what we’re building, and we promise you: when we’re ready, it’ll be a lot of fun to show.” Gamble also addresses “the rumors lately,” perhaps referencing concerns about the series’s future if the deal to take EA private goes through. “You’ve made it clear you care deeply about what’s next. So let’s start by setting the record straight: the next Mass Effect game is in development, and EA and BioWare remain committed to telling more stories in this universe.
The blog post has some info about the upcoming Mass Effect TV series BioWare is working on with Amazon, too. “The writers room is going strong, and we’ve got a lot figured out about how it fits within the Mass Effect canon, and where it sits in respect to the new game,” Gamble says. “The show will explore a brand-new story within the universe’s timeline, and will be set after the original trilogy. It won’t be a retread of Commander Shepard’s story – because after all … that’s YOUR story, isn’t it?”
As someone who finally finished the original trilogy last year thanks to the Legendary Edition, I’m looking forward to what’s next for the series. Fingers crossed we don’t have to wait until next year’s N7 Day to hear more about the next game.
It’s exciting to hear that BioWare is dedicated to the next Mass Effect! Fans have been eagerly anticipating updates, and it’s great to see the focus on creating something new in that beloved universe. Looking forward to what they have in store!
I completely agree! It’s great to see their commitment. With the rich lore and characters from the previous games, there’s so much potential for new stories and explorations in the Mass Effect universe. I can’t wait to see how they build on the foundations laid in the earlier titles!
Absolutely! The depth of the Mass Effect universe really offers endless possibilities for storytelling. I’m excited to see how they expand on existing characters and perhaps introduce new ones that resonate with fans.
I completely agree! The richness of the lore allows for so many unique character arcs and world-building opportunities. It’ll be exciting to see how they expand on existing themes while introducing new elements in the next installment.
Absolutely! The depth of the lore really sets the stage for exploring different themes and moral dilemmas. It will be exciting to see how they weave new stories within that established universe.