Voice actors Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer addressed fans on Instagram after EA announced BioWare's closure and the cancellation of Mass Effect Universe. A full-length trailer for the scrapped Mass Effect 5 leaked on Reddit days later, prompting Hale to share her hope that the franchise might still find a future.
An internal trailer for the cancelled Mass Effect 5, titled Mass Effect Universe, has surfaced online following BioWare's shutdown and EA's acquisition by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity. The footage shows pre-production assets featuring a former sci-fi military protagonist, telekinetic abilities, and an older Liara T'Soni in a bar fight scene. IGN has verified the trailer's authenticity.
Explore the new teaser for the next Mass Effect game, hinting at a Liara-centric storyline and connections to the Andromeda galaxy. Join the speculation on its implications.
