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Mass Effect 5 trailer leaks following BioWare shutdown
The Verge • • technology
Key Points:
- EA has shut down BioWare and canceled the studio’s new Mass Effect game, but a trailer believed to represent the canceled game was posted on Reddit shortly after.
- The trailer features in-engine footage and pre-production assets, showcasing a story involving an ex-soldier and an Asari character, with gameplay reminiscent of the original trilogy.
- Industry insiders, including Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier and IGN, have confirmed the trailer’s authenticity as a genuine preview of the canceled Mass Effect game.
- Despite the game's cancellation, Amazon is reportedly continuing development on a Mass Effect TV show for Prime Video, indicating the franchise will continue in other media.
