BioWare - The Future of Mass Effect

A few key developers of Bioware talk to OXM in a new interview about the future of Mass Effect, a few possible spin-offs, and talks about entering the unknown.

The new Mass Effect continues to be quite the enigma. EA devoted several minutes of its E3 presentation to concept footage for the game (and BioWare's unannounced new IP) but declined to say anything specific about it. If you're worried that this is evidence of a creative roadblock, the below, enormous interview with key staff should be reassuring.

Conducted a month or two after Mass Effect 3 hit shelves, and originally published in OXM US, it's effectively a laundry list of feature concepts, narrative directions and assorted musings for future games in the series. Much time has passed since these thoughts were recorded, of course, so try not to extrapolate too wildly as to the next game, which takes place in a new region of the galaxy and seemingly features a new lead character. Kudos to Francesca Reyes and the former OXM US team for their questions and insights. Oh, and in case it isn't obvious, watch out for thermonuclear spoilers.