What Mass Effect 5's Cancelation Means for Fans
The cancelation means fans will never experience the ambitious Mass Effect 5, and the future of the franchise is uncertain, with possibilities of rights being sold or shelved.
The cancelation means fans will never experience the ambitious Mass Effect 5, and the future of the franchise is uncertain, with possibilities of rights being sold or shelved.
Key points - Tony de Waal, a former BioWare cinematic supervisor with 29 years at the studio, said Mass Effect 5 was shaping up to be something special. - De Waal stated the game aimed for a level of autonomy and choice no other game has matched. - BioWare looked to Larian Studios and CD Projekt Red for inspiration to take Mass Effect to the next level while staying true to the trilogy. - Derek KĂĽnsken, a BioWare writer, also worked on Mass Effect 5 and said what they were cooking was really cool. - BioWare was closed following an EA buyout, leading to the cancelation of Mass Effect 5.
Timeline - Before closure: BioWare was developing Mass Effect 5, with Tony de Waal as cinematic supervisor and Derek KĂĽnsken as writer. - After EA buyout: BioWare was closed, and Mass Effect 5 was canceled. - Recently: Former devs Tony de Waal and Derek KĂĽnsken shared their thoughts on the canceled project.
FAQ
Q: Why was Mass Effect 5 canceled? A: Mass Effect 5 was canceled following the closure of BioWare after the EA buyout.
Q: What did the developers say about Mass Effect 5? A: Former cinematic supervisor Tony de Waal said the team was making something special with unmatched autonomy and choice, while writer Derek KĂĽnsken called it 'really cool.'
Q: Will we ever see Mass Effect 5? A: It's unlikely, as the project was canceled and BioWare is closed. However, former leads suggest EA could sell the rights or bury them.
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