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Mass Effect: Universe Trailer Leaks After BioWare Closure, Showing New Protagonist and Liara
Key points
- A two-minute trailer for "Mass Effect: Universe" leaked on Reddit.
- The trailer shows in-engine footage using pre-production assets.
- It features a new protagonist and the return of Liara T'Soni.
- Bloomberg's Jason Schreier confirmed the footage's authenticity.
- The leak occurred after EA closed developer BioWare, making the game's release unlikely.
Trailer for Unreleased Mass Effect Sequel Leaks
A two-minute trailer for "Mass Effect: Universe," the next installment in the Mass Effect series, has leaked online. The footage appeared on Reddit, posted by a user claiming to be an EA employee from a burner account. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier later confirmed the authenticity of the trailer in a Bluesky post.
Glimpse into Game Content
The trailer, which states it uses "in-engine footage from our small team" and "pre-production assets," opens with a man in an N7 trench coat entering a bar. An asari approaches him, leading to a conversation where he discusses his military experience and new line of work. The footage includes action sequences familiar to fans, such as punching, shooting, and galaxy exploration.
The asari character then reveals herself to be an antagonist, and Liara T'Soni, a key ally from the original trilogy, appears. This leads to a bar fight, showcasing group gunfights, mass effect fields, and environmental destruction.
Context of the Leak
The leak occurred shortly after EA's closure of BioWare, the developer behind the Mass Effect series. This closure has significantly reduced the likelihood of "Mass Effect: Universe" ever being released, despite the game having been teased as early as 2020.
Implications for Fans
The leaked trailer provides a look at what the canceled game could have offered, including a new protagonist and the return of a fan-favorite character. The footage suggests a continuation of the series' established themes and gameplay elements, leaving fans to consider what might have been.
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How outlets covered it
A leaked two-minute trailer for the canceled game "Mass Effect: Universe" appeared online, showcasing in-engine footage and pre-production assets. The trailer provides a glimpse into the game's concept, including combat and universe exploration, following the recent shuttering of developer BioWare and the game's cancellation.
A trailer for "Mass Effect: Universe," the unreleased Mass Effect sequel, leaked on Reddit following EA's closure of BioWare. The footage, confirmed by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, suggests a new protagonist and the return of Liara T'Soni, but the game's release is unlikely.