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Mass Effect 5 in Good Hands, Being Developed by Original Trilogy Veterans

Adrian Werner, 26 March 2024, 01:53

BioWare studio isn't going to take any chances with Mass Effect 5. The game's executive producer revealed that the most important positions in the team are filled by veterans of the original trilogy.

Layoffs at EA. Mass Effect and Dragon Age Fans Have Nothing to Worry About

Kamil Kleszyk, 01 March 2024, 03:34

It looks like the scourge of layoffs affecting Electronic Arts won't torpedo work on the new installments of the Mass Effect and Dragon Age series.

Mass Effect 5 Not Coming Out Before 2029, Reliable Insiders Suggest

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 09 November 2023, 16:33

When will the release of Mass Effect 5 take place? It looks like we will have to wait a long time for its debut, as the game is currently still „far away, in another galaxy,” according to trusted informants.

N7 Day Ends Overshadowed by Controversy of layoffs at BioWare

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 08 November 2023, 01:15

This year's N7 Day is looking less joyous than before, and this is due to the layoffs that have recently occurred at the developers of the Mass Effect series. The atmosphere is made even more tense by the conflict between former Keywords Studios employees and Electronic Arts, who staged a strike.

BioWare Plays Around With Mass Effect 5 Teasers on N7 Day; Hope Rises for Shepard's Return [Update]

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 07 November 2023, 15:12

This year BioWare has prepared something special for fans of the Mass Effect series to celebrate the N7 Day. Hidden in a blog post, the codes revealed short videos related (most likely) to the fifth installment. Could it be that Shepard is set to return?

Looks Like Mass Effect 5 is Using Unreal Engine 5 to Make Beautiful Faces

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 19 October 2023, 14:00

Perhaps in the new Mass Effect game we won't experience such comical facial animations as in Andromeda - this is due to the MetaHuman tool, which BioWare probably uses.

Mass Effect 5 Was to Offer Open World, but BioWare Changed Its Mind (Leak)

Adrian Werner, 10 September 2023, 21:57

According to new rumors, BioWare is said to have abandoned plans to include an open world in Mass Effect 5 in favor of more traditional locations.

BioWare Lays Off 50 People to Become a 'More Focused and Efficient' Team

Jacob Blazewicz, 24 August 2023, 12:26

BioWare has reminded the public about itself with a new post. It's just a pity that instead of Dragon Age and Mass Effect, it was announced that about 50 people were laid off.

One of the Fathers of Mass Effect Leaves BioWare After 19 Years

Michal Ciezadlik, 23 January 2023, 15:29

Mac Walters, director of the Mass Effect series, has announced that he has decided to leave BioWare after nearly two decades. He says it's „time for a change.”.

Mass Effect 5 Devs Tease Community With Game's Release Date

Adam Adamczyk, 13 January 2023, 13:12

Could we play Mass Effect 5 this early? The developers are teasing the players again.

Mass Effect 5 Teaser's Hidden Messages are Being Deciphered

Hubert Sledziewski, 08 November 2022, 12:44

Yesterday's Mass Effect 5 teaser hides more than one mystery. Fans decoded the footage released by BioWare, and are now outdoing each other in theories about the meaning of the words it contains.

Mass Effect 5 on New Teaser

Agnes Adamus, 07 November 2022, 21:48

Today we celebrate N7 Day. In honor of this, BioWare has released a new teaser of Mass Effect 5 that suggests setting the events of the game after those of the original trilogy.

Deus Ex Screenwriter is Working on Mass Effect 5

Agnes Adamus, 05 July 2022, 18:53

We have learned what title Mary DeMarle will be working on at BioWare. The screenwriter will work on Mass Effect 5.

Mass Effect 5 Locations May be Closer to Those of Andromeda Than the Trilogy

Michael Zegar, 29 June 2022, 11:14

The job description for the director of level design of the new installment of Mass Effect suggests that perhaps we will see a location designs similar to that of the latest part of the series - Andromeda.

Shepard's Return in Mass Effect 5 Possible? Gadget Description Gives Food for Thought [UPDATED]

Michael Zegar, 10 May 2022, 21:25

A youtuber noticed that the description of one of the gadgets advertising Mass Effect 5 includes a mention of Shepard, which may suggest the return of the protagonist of the original trilogy. BioWare quickly changed the item's description.

BioWare Hires Lessons From the Screenplay Host to Work on Mass Effect 5

Adrian Werner, 14 March 2022, 14:51

A Youtuber known for analyzing plots of video games and movies has joined BioWare, where he will be working on Mass Effect 5.

BioWare on Dragon Age 4 Progress and Mass Effect 5 Poster Secrets

Miriam Moszczynska, 07 January 2022, 16:12

In an extensive post on BioWare's blog, Gary McKay shared his thoughts on working under the pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 and information about highly anticipated titles.

Mass Effect 5 Will be Powered by Unreal Engine

Adrian Werner, 18 December 2021, 23:07

A producer from BioWare has confirmed that Mass Effect 5 devs have ditched the Frostbite engine in favor of the Unreal Engine.

Amazon Prime Video Plans a Mass Effect TV Series

Adrian Werner, 24 November 2021, 12:01

Amazon is about to acquire the rights to a TV adaptation of the Mass Effect series. The company invests in fantasy because it brings good effects. The recent premiere of The Wheel of Time was is being said to be a big success for Prime Video.

Mass Effect 5 Poster Suggests Larger Player Party

Adrian Werner, 08 November 2021, 14:44

A Mass Effect 5 poster has been released to celebrate the N7Day, suggesting that the in-game player party will be larger than in previous installments.

Mass Effect 5 May be Powered by Unreal Engine 5

Paul Musiolik, 04 September 2021, 19:44

Mass Effect 5 could be running on Unreal Engine 5. A job offer posted by Electronic Arts would strongly suggests this.

EA to Expand the Mass Effect Series After the Success of Legendary Edition

Adrian Werner, 05 August 2021, 14:15

Electronic Arts has reported that Mass Effect: Legendary Edition has sold even better than the publisher's projections.

This Solution Would Enable Shepard to be the Protagonist of the Next Mass Effect

Patrick Kubiak, 17 July 2021, 20:46

Mass Effect fans have been vigorously discussing the upcoming installment of the game for several months. Now one of them has discovered an option that would make the return of Commander Shepard as the protagonist possible.

BioWare Tones Down Expectations for Mass Effect 5 and Dragon Age 4 at EA Play 2021

Adrian Werner, 02 July 2021, 10:28

BioWare disappointed the fans by announcing that no new footage from the new Mass Effect and Dragon Age will be shown at EA Play 2021.

EA is Calm About BioWare's Future

Bart Swiatek, 03 February 2021, 12:42

President of Electronic Arts admitted that BioWare has recently had some problems and a few failed projects. Andrew Wilson stressed, however, that he is calm about the future of the Canadian developer.

Mass Effect 5 Likely to be Sequel to Both Trilogy and Andromeda

Adrian Werner, 14 December 2020, 11:14

The analysis of the new Mass Effect teaser and the main designer's statements suggest that the game will be a sequel to both Mass Effect 3 and Mass Effect: Andromeda.

New Mass Effect Will be Developed Under the Eye of Veterans of the Series

Jacob Blazewicz, 11 December 2020, 19:23

Mike Gamble from BioWare announced that he has returned to the team responsible for the previous Mass Effect games. Also Dusty Everman and Derek Watts, among others, have joined the work on the new game.

First Teaser Trailer of New Mass Effect Game

Christian Pieniazek, 11 December 2020, 04:16

BioWare presented a teaser trailer of the fifth installment of the Mass Effect series. The project is called The Next Mass Effect, and in the video that announces it we can see Liara T'Soni and hear the Reapers.