A new teaser trailer was released during the celebrations, and fans are digging deep for clues. BioWare itself was up to some mysterious fraud, which we'll discuss in more detail below.
But without spoiling too much, you'll have a bit (an understatement) to wait, so you might want to check out the games coming in 2023 and beyond to see what else you'll love in the coming years .
However, there are many things to consider. Please take your time to make sure you don't miss any of the ones listed below. I'm not pressed for time.
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When will Mass Effect 5 be released? Our guesses
It's a shame to say that Mass Effect 5 is so far away, but perhaps the most realistic prediction comes from Giant Bombs' Jeff Grubb, who appears on the site's Game Mess Mornings podcast (starting at 28:30). Start) says: Regarding Mass Effect 5, he is talking about 2029. ”
This is derived from Grubb's insight into the development of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf.
“When we announced Dragon Age Dreadwolf in 2018, we were told this was similar in terms of timeline… It was announced in 2018, but that game probably won't be available until next year.”
If Dreadwolf is released in 2024, the development cycle will be 6 years. This is not unusual for big triple-A releases these days.
Grubb did some calculations and made the following prediction: “Okay, let's do the math. Mass Effect 5 will take place in 2029.”
This is obviously a tough pill to swallow, especially for fans of the series, but perhaps this is a realistic time frame.
Previously, BioWare general manager Gary McKay said in a 2022 blog post that Mass Effect 5 was in the prototyping stage, saying, “We're also working on the next Mass Effect. The entire team… We are actively prototyping new ideas and experiences.”
However, McKay was keen to emphasize the reality that “creating the next generation of AAA games takes a long time.”
But that's not a good reason, especially considering Anthem's poor reviews.
“Our top priority has to be quality, but it takes time to get it right.”
All of this lends credence to Grubb's statements, and we might not be able to expect the next film until 2029.
Can I pre-order Mass Effect 5?
No, Mass Effect 5 is currently not available for pre-order. Considering the game is still in pre-production, there's nothing stopping it from pre-ordering for the next few years.
Once we have information on this, we will do our due diligence and update you.
Fortunately, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition offers Mass Effect 1, 2, and 3 in one convenient package, offering hours of gameplay and story in the here and now.
You can buy Mass Effect: Legendary Edition on Steam for £16.19 from CDKeys, the Xbox Series X/S version for £23.99 from CDKeys, and the PS4 version from Amazon for £22.49.
On what consoles and platforms can I play Mass Effect 5?
Considering the project is still years away, there's a good chance that Mass Effect 5 will launch for a future PS6, next-gen Xbox, or PC.
Depending on when the next console generation launches, Mass Effect 5 could be a cross-generation title, releasing on current-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Given that the next-gen Switch 2 is likely to arrive in 2024, this system may be out of date by the time Mass Effect 5 comes out. However, we've seen some “impossible” ports introduced to the Switch. , “Doom: Eternal'' and “Sniper Elite 5''.
Mass Effect 5 gameplay and story news
In terms of gameplay, Mass Effect 5 will likely build on previous entries in the series with excellent third-person shooting and traversal in a large, expansive RPG featuring many planets and possibly galaxies. You can expect to use what you have.
The story is a little unclear, but we do know that Mary Demar, who worked on the Deus Ex reboot and Guardians of the Galaxy, will be at the helm as a veteran narrative director, according to a report from VGC.
BioWare's Michael Gamble was also dropping little hints here and there in a series of three “packets” as part of the N7 (November 7th) Day celebrations.
Overall, the original trilogy and Andromeda are linked, although not much has been said about the plot.
We know that Liara Tsoni and Geth may appear in Mass Effect 5, as they appear in a 2022 teaser trailer.
The asari race can live up to 1,000 years, which theoretically means she has a lifespan of several years, given the year Andromeda originated (2819) and the mention in the packet below.
These three packets were disassembled by user Forbidding on the Boardgame Geek forums.
first packet
Below is a short transcript included in this first packet.
/////Access code: Epsilon/////Access code accepted/////Secondary encryption detected/////VJBSVU-XXXX-XXXXXXXX///// Andromeda Distress Signal Detected ///// Sent: [REDACTED]/////Voice Transcription: You should know by now that you should never underestimate humans. [REDACTED]
The “audio transcription” is the line spoken by Liara to Geth, deciphered from the 2022 teaser trailer.
The most interesting part comes from ANDROMEDA DISTRESS SIGNAL DETECTED, where we see the first confirmation that the original trilogy's plot is linked to that of Mass Effect: Andromeda.
second packet
But the gamble wasn't quite over yet and he tried X again.
This second page records the following:
/////Access Code: OCULON-2819-DEFIANCE/////Access Code Accepted/////Tertiary Encryption Detected/////Classified: Official Alliance Communication Channel Please check the explanatory materials at
2819 is the year in Mass Effect: Andromeda that the Ark's Leucina, Natanus, and Parquero finally reach the Andromeda galaxy, further cementing their connection.
Oculon was probably the working title for the series.
third packet
Finally, Gamble needed to share one more packet.
This third packet contains:
/////Access code accepted: Post Nebula/////Warning/////Security breach detected/////Contact Systems Alliance/////Epsilon-Oculon- Nebula
According to Forbidden, “Nebula: Guardans of the Citadel” was also a working title.
Epsilon, Oculon and Nebula also form the acronym “EON”.
As Forbidden points out, “SECURITY BREACH DETECTED” means someone (or something) is trying to break into your system and pinch the data in it.
Is there a trailer for Mass Effect 5?
Several teaser trailers have been released over the past few years, and you can watch the latest one just below.
Michael Gamble confirmed in X that this footage is “in-engine,” but the final game will likely look quite different.
This trailer is made up of individual parts included in a packet and shows a very sleek-looking N7 operative wearing a Daft Punk-style helmet.
During the 2022 N7 celebration, we saw another teaser featuring a coded Liara line.
There's not much else to it, but from what we can glean from the packaging and teasers, we can see that the gap between the trilogy and Andromeda is being filled.
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