A former BioWare developer has just revealed some brand-new details about the recently canceled Mass Effect: Universe. According to this developer, Mass Effect: Universe was built around the core concept of the player having "absolute autonomy," and as such would have featured an ambitious branching choice system.
The fifth mainline Mass Effect installment was first teased back in 2020 with an announcement trailer confirming that fan-favorite companion Liara T'Soni would be making a triumphant return. In the six years since, BioWare has continued to slowly drip-feed new details to fans, dropping some concept art one year, a short cinematic trailer another, and confirmation that the Krogans were returning two years after that. Unfortunately, this fifth Mass Effect entry (now known as Mass Effect: Universe) is unlikely to ever see the light of day, with EA having officially closed BioWare and canceled the game just last week.
A fan petition to 'save Mass Effect' hits a major milestone, with the campaign continuing to build momentum after the news of BioWare's closure.
In the wake of the studio's closure last week, former BioWare Franchise Technical Director Romain Toutain took to Twitch to have a livestreamed discussion with fans. During...
