What the Leaked Mass Effect 5 Trailer Means for Fans After B…
For players, the leaked trailer is a painful reminder of a promising sequel that will never be. For the industry, it highlights the fragility of even legendary studios and long-running franchises.
For players, the leaked trailer is a painful reminder of a promising sequel that will never be. For the industry, it highlights the fragility of even legendary studios and long-running franchises.
Key points - A leaked internal trailer for Mass Effect 5 shows in-engine footage and ends with the title 'Mass Effect: Universe.' - The trailer was created for EA leadership last year and appeared on Reddit a day after EA canceled the game and closed BioWare. - The footage features returning characters like an older Liara T'Soni, along with series staples such as a Mass Effect relay and galaxy map. - Mass Effect 5 was set hundreds of years after Mass Effect 3 and would have brought back the geth, some Andromeda races, and the Paragon/Renegade system. - Around 50 staff were working on Mass Effect 5 when EA closed BioWare, with 400 jobs reportedly cut across EA.
Timeline - December 2020: Mass Effect 5 is announced at The Game Awards and described as being in early production. - 2024: Dragon Age: The Veilguard launches and fails to meet EA's sales expectations. - Last year (relative to article): An internal trailer for Mass Effect 5 is created for EA leadership. - Wednesday (day before article): EA cancels Mass Effect 5 and closes BioWare; the leaked trailer appears on Reddit the next day.
FAQ
Q: Is the leaked Mass Effect 5 trailer real? A: Yes, IGN has verified the trailer as legitimate. It was an internal video made for EA leadership last year using pre-production assets.
Q: Will Mass Effect 5 ever be released? A: No, EA has canceled the game and closed BioWare. The studio's Austin location remains open to support other EA projects.
Q: What was Mass Effect 5 going to be about? A: It was set hundreds of years after Mass Effect 3 in the Milky Way, with returning characters like Liara, the geth, some Andromeda races, and the Paragon/Renegade system.
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