The originalMass Effectlaunched in November of 2007, and many still remember it as one of the best trilogies in gaming. However, the trilogy’s conclusion was more than a little controversial, and 2017’sMass Effect Andromeda was a disappointment to many fans. Combined with BioWare’s other issues, some fans might have worried if the franchise might not survive.
Fortunately, it currently seems likeMass Effectwill, in fact, continue. BioWare teased a newMass Effectduring the 2020 Game Awards and tweeted out a new poster for N7 day last November. Now, BioWare General ManagerGary McKayinvites fans to take a closer look, saying the promotional image contains five clues about the future of theMass Effectfranchise.
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The N7 DayMass Effectteaser postershows a starship landed near a crater, with four characters walking towards it. Said crater appears to have been created by the falling ring of a destroyed Mass Relay, the remains of which are just barely visible. The crater’s shape also looks suspiciously like the head and shoulders of one ofMass Effect’srobotic Geth. The four figures are different sizes, with the largest appearing to be a Krogan, one ofMass Effect’sburly reptilian aliens. Looking closely reveals another figure lying on the ground. While it’s hard to tell, they look like they could be either a Geth or Turian.
It’s unclear which of those details might be the clues McKay hinted at or if there are any fans may have missed. However, it seems clear that Geth will play an essential role in theMass Effect 4’sstory. This is interesting because the Geth may or may not still be alivedepending on the player’s choices inMass Effect 3. Furthermore, the importance of the Geth reinforces the idea that BioWare intends to pick a single canon ending forMass Effect 3.
McKay’s comments about the poster came from a recent blog post discussing the state of BioWare and theDragon AgeandMass Effectgames in particular. He talks about the ongoing difficulties of operating a studio during a pandemic and BioWare’s steps to accommodate it. McKay also expressed that the studio was satisfied with the public’s reception ofMass EffectLegendary Editionlast May.
He said very little about the newMass EffectandDragon Agegames themselves. However, McKay emphasized that BioWare has a veteran team working on buildingDragon Age 4into “a single-player experience that is built on choices that matter.” That’s great to hear and should set some minds at ease. Unfortunately, though, McKaydidn’t indicate when either game might release.
Mass Effect 4is in development.
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