Ever since last year when it was formally declared that Amazon would be developing a digital series adapted from BioWare's Mass Effect franchise, enthusiasts wondered if it had the courage to tell an new story and refrain from focusing on Commander Shepard, the player-crafted protagonist from the initial games. In a online update Friday, they obtained their clarification.
BioWare executive producer Mike Gamble confirmed the show would "investigate a fresh story within the universe’s timeline, and will be located after the original trilogy." The post goes on, "Expect no a retread of Commander Shepard’s story – as ultimately … that’s YOUR story, correct?"
Apparently, this implies the show might be about the species of the Milky Way restoring the galaxy in the wake of destruction caused by the reapers. It might also take place a long time in the future, like Mass Effect: Andromeda. "Post the original trilogy" allows a lot for the imagination. Zero cast members have been declared at this time, but Star Trek Beyond scribe Doug Jung was selected to be series lead and executive producer in June. Daniel Casey is furthermore a writer and senior producer on the series.
Regarding the forthcoming Mass Effect release, Gamble's post does not reveal too many particulars. In reply to the speculation and speculation that BioWare may be sold off as a result of EA's multi-billion dollar sale to outside backers, including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Gamble reiterates "the upcoming Mass Effect project is in development, and EA and BioWare continue to be devoted to telling further tales in this world."
BioWare is "concentrated and working only on Mass Effect," hinting that the team has "numerous world to explore, numerous features to create, and many love stories to finalize" for the upcoming release. "We look forward by what we’re creating, and we assure you: when we’re set, it’ll be a exciting moment to display."
Various symbols are emphasized across the announcement, and assembled they spell "URL Krogan N7." The meaning is unclear what this is pointing to, although it's certainly hinting at something — the update concludes with a playful P.S. stating, "Disclaimer: there is not any confidential title information to be extracted by whatever I’m saying at present, I promise."
The Krogan are highlighted in free artwork EA released for enthusiasts to access in observance of N7 Day. Called "Civil War," the picture displays multiple Krogan fighters in combat. Paired with the "N7 Krogan URL" hint, it's possible another small clue on the journey to the next Mass Effect.
November 7 signifies N7 Day every year, a day for BioWare and Mass Effect fans to observe the space opera. Usually when BioWare has hinted at the upcoming new game, like how in 2023 it displayed an N7 operative in a stylist coat.
