Upcoming Mass Effect Title will be Single-Player Focused, Says BioWare

BioWare released the trailer for the next Mass Effect game at the 2020 Game Awards. There is some speculation among fans that the game will introduce a two galaxy approach featuring both the Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxy. Apart from the short clip, there isn’t much known about the installment.  

BioWare confirmed Mass Effect 4 will have a single-player focus.  

Mass Effect has always prioritized the single-player experience. However, after EA came into the picture as the publisher, several fans were worried whether the series would soon introduce multiplayer mode.  

EA has in the recent past released critically acclaimed single-player titles such as Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. So, it was a wise decision by BioWare to put its fans at ease.  

Whilst providing an update on Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, BioWare General Manager Gary McKay mentioned there is a team

hard at work envisioning what the future holds for a new single-player Mass Effect game

Gary McKay

The word “envisioning” implies that the next Mass Effect game is still in the pre-production phase. Reportedly, work on the new Mass Effect will begin in 2023. We might be getting some new details on the upcoming N7 Day, scheduled for November 7th.  

BioWare is currently focused on Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, the fourth installment in the Dragon Age franchise. Bethesda’s Starfield is releasing next year, and very soon, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf will be ready as well. So, even though it will be a couple of years till we get to see Mass Effect 4 in action, it will still be a busy time.  

Mass Effect 4 is in development. 

About Mass Effect: Legendary Edition

The first three original games of the franchise: Mass Effect(2007), Mass Effect 2(2010), and Mass Effect 3(2012), will be fused together. The outcome of this amalgamation will be known as Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. These classic games of the past will be given a modern touch.

To make this game a fit for the modern hardware, Mass Effect Legendary Edition will carry a plethora of enhancements. Expect to see a game with improved revamped dynamic shadows, volumetrics, textures, redesigned character models, depth-of-field, etc.