What Mass Effect 5's Cancellation Means for Fans
The cancellation leaves fans without a chance to see the series redeemed after Andromeda, but the leaked details and fan campaigns show strong demand for a revival.
The cancellation leaves fans without a chance to see the series redeemed after Andromeda, but the leaked details and fan campaigns show strong demand for a revival.
Key points - Mass Effect 5 was cancelled and BioWare closed, with new gameplay details emerging from a Mass Effect Council member. - The game was set over 600 years after the Reaper War with a customizable agent enhanced by experimental technology. - Players could hack environments, see through walls, trigger hazards, and perform brutal close-range executions. - The galaxy featured three major factions in a Cold War-style setting, with Liara returning as an Asari Matriarch. - Missions offered Hitman-style freedom, and an online petition to save BioWare has surpassed 50,000 signatures.
Timeline - This week: Mass Effect 5 cancelled and BioWare closed. - Following cancellation: Dantics reveals gameplay details; IGN verifies legitimacy. - After cancellation: Internal trailer leaks online and petition surpasses 50,000 signatures.
FAQ
Q: What was Mass Effect 5 going to be about? A: Set 600 years after the Reaper War, it featured a customizable agent with experimental tech, three major factions in a Cold War, and Hitman-style mission freedom.
Q: Is Liara in the new Mass Effect? A: Yes, Liara would have returned from the original trilogy, now as a powerful Asari Matriarch.
Q: Can fans still save BioWare? A: A petition has surpassed 50,000 signatures, and a Canadian politician is calling for government support for a buyout to let developers run the studio independently.
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