Mass Effect is a beloved name in the role-playing genre, introduced by Bioware to millions of people. The franchise has sold over 20 million copies and a new game is currently in development.
During The Game Awards 2020 ceremony, Bioware revealed a short teaser for the next Mass Effect game, alongside their work on another Dragon Age game. The focus is currently on the latter, so details about the sci-fi franchise are scarce.
However, a rumor suggests that the next Mass Effect game will not feature open-world elements.
In a recent episode of the Xbox Two podcast, industry insider Jez Corden stated:
I’ve heard that Mass Effect 5 won’t have an open world and the game will return to its classic format.
While Mass Effect Andromeda experimented with open-world elements, it did not receive the desired response and became an unsuccessful part of the popular role-playing franchise.
Presumably, this has led the studio to go back to the roots of the IP, focusing on a more linear and focused gameplay, similar to previous games, and prioritizing storytelling.
After the disappointment of Mass Effect Andromeda in 2017, other parts of the game may receive more attention, emphasizing the elements that made the original trilogy successful.
While Bioware continues to work on the upcoming release of Dragon Age Dreadwolf, the development of Mass Effect is also progressing smoothly. The studio recently laid off 50 developers, but they claim that it will not affect the development of both projects.
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