Will there be a 5th Mass Effect game?

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In February 2022, BioWare GM Gary McKay said Mass Effect 5 is now in the prototyping phase, with developers experimenting with "ideas and experiences" for what the game will be, further implying the game is still a way out.

Will Mass Effect 5 come?

There is not yet a Mass Effect 5 release date

Mass Effect 5 does not currently have a release date in place. The last we heard about the state of the game was back in February 2022, when BioWare general manager Gary McKay wrote in a blog post that they are "all actively prototyping new ideas and experiences".

Are there going to be any more Mass Effect games?

Mass Effect 5 development reportedly won't begin in full until 2023, so it's going to be quite the wait. What we can bet on is that we'll see it land on the Xbox Series X and PS5; just the thought of knowing we have a new-gen Mass Effect game in the pipeline is exciting, to say the least.

What year does Mass Effect 5 take place?

Mass Effect is set within the Milky Way galaxy in the year 2183 where interstellar travel is possible through the use of mass transit devices called Mass Relays, a technology believed to have been built by an extinct alien race known as the Protheans.

Who is the protagonist in Mass Effect 5?

Commander Shepard is the central protagonist of the original Mass Effect trilogy of video games.

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What is male Shepard's canon name?

If Shepard is male, his name will be John Shepard; if female, her name will be Jane Shepard.

Who is Liara Shepard daughter?

Iyra Aldonia was an Asari Commando, Shadow Broker agent, and adept. She is one of the main protagonist of Mass Effect: Lost Souls, Broken Minds. Iyra is also the daughter of Liara T'Soni, and Vincent Shepard.

How old is Commander Shepard?

"Shepard was born on April 11, 2154," quoted from the resident article on Commander Shepard. The series begins in 2183, so Shepard 28/29 years old.

Is Shepard still alive in Mass Effect 4?

While it would seem that Shepard sacrifices themselves to defeat the Reapers, the Destroy Ending (which appears to be Mass Effect 4 canon) has a scene suggesting they're alive. This isn't the only reference Mass Effect has made to Shepard's survival, but it is perhaps the most concrete.

How old is Liara Mass Effect 5?

She is 106 years old during her first appearance, which is the equivalent to a young adult and within the Maiden stage of asari life.

Is Shepard in Mass Effect: Andromeda?

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Shepard does not make a direct appearance, though players can select Shepard's gender at the start of the game. Shepard is referenced both in conversations between characters, and in audio logs sent by Liara T'Soni to Alec Ryder, the player character's father.

Which Mass Effect game is the longest?

Will Mass Effect 5 be a sequel to Andromeda?

We know very little about Mass Effect 5--most of our knowledge comes from the game's announcement trailer. The trailer showcases two different galaxies, promoting the theory that Mass Effect 5 may be a sequel to both Mass Effect 3 and Mass Effect: Andromeda, telling a story that spans two separate galaxies.

Will the Reapers be in Mass Effect 4?

In terms of Mass Effect, though, the Reapers simply don't have enough character and personality for BioWare to take that risk in Mass Effect 4.

Is Mass Effect 4 confirmed?

Mass Effect 4's official announcement came on November 7, 2022.

Is Shepard canonically alive?

Gamers can finally end speculation that Shepard's movement was his last breath, and can rest easy knowing the star-travelling war hero is alive.

Why does Shepard only survive the destroy ending?

While the Destroy Ending eliminated the Reapers, it also destroyed the relays and all synthetic lifeforms, such as the geth and EDI. If the player has enough Galactic Readiness, Shepard is shown to have survived all the destruction.

Can clone Shepard survive?

If players choose to kill the clone, they get a cutscene of Shepard kicking them overboard. If the clone is saved, Shepard offers them their hand and tells the clone that they get to live. They ask "For what?", and then let go, falling to their death. The clone will die no matter which option is picked.

How old is grunt?

In the Shadow Broker's Video Archive, Grunt is mentioned as "Okeer Test Subject Number 317". In the Mass Effect 2 Cinematic Trailer, the Illusive Man's computer states Grunt is 300+ years old. According to the defunct character sheet on BioWare's site, it claims his age is 22.

Who is the strongest reaper in Mass Effect?

Alliance intelligence suggests that Harbinger is the oldest and largest Reaper of the entire fleet.

Is Commander Shepard canonically male?

The character is clearly a woman. "Yup, Commander Shepard was originally a woman," said Cooper. That settles it once and for all: FemShep is the one true Commander Shepard.

What is female Shepard's first name?

By default, Mass Effect's Commander Shepard is called "John" or "Jane", depending on your allegiance in the BroShep/FemShep war.

Who is Shepards canon love interest?

Who is Shepards canon love interest? As a potential romance that spans the entirety of the Mass Effect trilogy (even if her best moments in ME2 are limited to the Shadow Broker DLC), Shepard's relationship with Liara is one of the most complete and genuine in the original games.

Who is Tali's mother?

She is of the quarian alien race. Within the series, she is a skilled technician and the daughter of Rael'Zorah, a member of the quarian judicial review Admiralty Board. Ash "Liz" Sroka voices Tali in each of her appearances.