Mass Effect 2
News, coverage and analysis tracking Mass Effect 2 across the outlets.
I've been a story snob for 15 years, and these are the best RPGs with choices that really matter, which I…This article lists the best role-playing games where player choices significantly impact the story and character development. It highlights titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Fallout: New Vegas, and Mass Effect Legendary Edition, emphasizing games with branching narratives and unique playthrough experiences.
Mass Effect devs have been practically radio silent for over 5 years because there's 'not a lot of time for…BioWare is reportedly heads-down and exclusively focused on the next Mass Effect game, with project director Mike Gamble stating the team is too busy working to provide frequent updates. Despite being announced in 2020, the game, often referred to as Mass Effect 5, has only had minimal visual reveals. Fans are hopeful for more substantial information, potentially around N7 Day or The Game Awards.
Exodus, the sci-fi RPG from former Mass Effect devs, couldn't look more like Mass Effect in the teasers we've…Exodus, a sci-fi RPG from Archetype Entertainment, which features industry veterans from studios like BioWare, continues to draw comparisons to the Mass Effect series in its latest teasers. While the gameplay shown so far, including combat and exploration, appears competent, it has yet to generate significant excitement. The developers are promising an extended showcase this summer.
Mass Effect 5 Studio Silent Lately Because It Hasn’t Had “A Lot of Time” For TeasesBioWare franchise head Michael Gamble stated that the studio's silence on the new Mass Effect game is due to focusing on development rather than teasing. He confirmed that past N7 Day artwork and job listings indicate ongoing work, with a new production director reporting to him. Voice actor Jennifer Hale expressed uncertainty about Commander Shepard's return, suggesting fans contact BioWare directly.
Mass Effect Devs Are Too Busy Working On Mass Effect To Tease Mass EffectBioWare executive producer Michael Gamble stated that the team is fully focused on developing the next Mass Effect game and has no "tease" updates to share. He acknowledged fan eagerness for information, reiterating that development is progressing with many features and story elements to build. The studio is also working on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which had lower-than-expected sales.
Former Head of Xbox Film/TV Kiki Wolfkill Has Left Microsoft After 28 YearsKiki Wolfkill has departed Microsoft after 28 years, having worked on games like Forza, Mass Effect, and Fable, and served as executive producer on Halo 4. She also contributed to transmedia projects such as the Halo TV show, a Minecraft movie, and Amazon's Fallout TV series. Wolfkill expressed gratitude for her career at Microsoft and excitement for future endeavors.
Round Up: The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Really Does Sound Like the PS5 Mass Effect Successor We NeedPreviews for the sci-fi RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn from Owlcat Games are emerging from its closed beta on PC, with many drawing comparisons to Mass Effect. The game, which is also slated for a PlayStation 5 release next year, has received positive impressions for its world-building and narrative choices, though some early feedback notes concerns about floaty shooting mechanics and a fiddly cover system.
Kiki Wolfkill, longtime Halo veteran and head of Xbox Film and TV, has left Microsoft after nearly 30 yearsKiki Wolfkill, a veteran of the Halo franchise and head of Xbox Film and TV, has departed Microsoft after nearly 30 years with the company. Wolfkill announced her departure on LinkedIn, stating that April 17 was her last day. She expressed gratitude for the opportunities Microsoft provided throughout her career in the gaming industry.
I was worried Owlcat couldn't pull off Mass Effect-style cinematic action in its big new RPG, but after an hour of blowing stuff up in The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, I'm feeling very reassuredOwlcat Games is transitioning from isometric RPGs like Pathfinder: Kingmaker to a Mass Effect-inspired action RPG with The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. An hour-long preview showcased third-person combat, special abilities, and environmental destruction, reassuring concerns about the studio's ability to handle a major genre shift. While the RPG elements were lightly touched upon, the action sequences and visual spectacle suggest a promising leap forward for the developer, with a planned release in spring 2027.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn plays like a Mass Effect-like sci-fi adventure in fine form, but its developer's use of AI raises some difficult questionsThe Expanse: Osiris Reborn, developed by Owlcat Games, presents a promising Mass Effect-like science-fiction RPG experience with impressive visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5. While the gameplay demo showcases engaging combat, dialogue, and environmental destruction, the studio's use of generative AI tools during development raises ethical questions about the final product's human-made status.
After an hour in the beta, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is both a limp Mass Effect and a leaden interpretation of a very good TV showThe Expanse: Osiris Reborn, an RPG adaptation of the TV show, shows promise in its hard sci-fi elements like artificial gravity combat, but suffers from underdeveloped characters and formulaic gameplay. While Owlcat Games has successfully translated its experience from Warhammer 40,000 into a third-person shooter format, the current beta build lacks the engaging personalities and narrative depth found in the source material or comparable titles like Mass Effect.
Isolation Simulator Hits 1.0 After Seven Years of Solo DevelopmentIsolation Simulator has officially launched its 1.0 version after seven years of solo development by Maks at Mega Zeal Studio. The sci-fi simulation game, which spent six months in Early Access, now features two new endings, three new achievements, and a final secret. The developer emphasized the game's deep mysteries and the community's dedication to uncovering them.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is Looking Like a True Successor to Mass EffectThe Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Owlcat Games' foray into the sci-fi RPG shooter genre, shows promise as a successor to Mass Effect. Despite a shift from their CRPG roots, the game's closed beta demonstrates a strong focus on narrative choices, detailed world-building, and responsive cover-based combat, all while staying true to The Expanse's established lore.
Mass Effect Showrunner Denies Claims The Show Was Rewritten For a "Non-Gaming Audience"Mass Effect TV series showrunner Daniel Casey has denied reports that the show was rewritten to appeal to a "non-gaming audience." Casey stated that the claim caught him off guard and that no such directive was ever given to him. The series, which is set after the video game trilogy and will not feature Commander Shepard, is still in development at Prime Video.
This is my favorite denial on the Citadel: Mass Effect showrunner says he was never told to rewrite the Amazon series…Mass Effect co-showrunner Daniel Casey has denied reports that the upcoming Amazon television series is being rewritten for non-gamers, stating he was never given such direction. Casey confirmed that the writers' room is active and the show will explore a new story set after the original trilogy, separate from Commander Shepard's narrative. Other successful Amazon adaptations like Fallout and The Legend of Vox Machina have remained faithful to their source material.
Amazon's Mass Effect TV team wasn't actually ordered to rewrite scripts and make them "more appealing to non-gamers"Writer and executive producer Daniel Casey has debunked reports that Amazon's upcoming Mass Effect TV series scripts were being rewritten to appeal to non-gamers. Casey stated that the quote attributed to Amazon's head of global TV, Peter Friedlander, was never said to him. The adaptation, confirmed in November 2024, is being written by Casey and involves talent from Amazon's Fallout series.
Mass Effect Adaptation’s Showrunner Says They Were Not Asked to Rewrite for “Non-Gamers”Co-showrunner Daniel Casey has denied reports that Amazon MGM Studios' Mass Effect TV series is being rewritten to appeal to "non-gamers." Casey stated he is unsure of the origin of the quote and that such a directive has not been given to him. The article also references other video game adaptations like Fallout and Like a Dragon: Yakuza, and touches upon the history of the Mass Effect franchise and BioWare's work on Mass Effect 5.
Mass Effect TV show writer denies being told to rewrite it for 'non-gamers'Writer and executive producer Daniel Casey denied reports that Amazon MGM Studios requested script rewrites for the in-development Mass Effect TV series to appeal to non-gamers. Casey stated that this directive was never communicated to him. The article also notes that a new Mass Effect game is in development at BioWare.- Mass Effect TV series writer claims they were ‘caught off guard’ by rewrite rumorsScreenwriter Daniel Casey for the upcoming Mass Effect television series on Prime Video stated that he was surprised by recent rumors claiming the show was being rewritten to appeal to non-gamers. Casey clarified that he has not received any such direction and is unaware of the origin of that quote. The article also mentions the potential for the series to expand on the rich Mass Effect universe, drawing a parallel to the successful Fallout adaptation.
Mass Effect TV Show Writer Responds To Claim That The Show Is Being Rewritten For "Non-Gamers"Writer Daniel Casey has responded to reports claiming the upcoming Mass Effect TV show is being rewritten to appeal to non-gamers, stating he has not received any such directive. The claim originated from a report suggesting changes were being considered for the Amazon MGM Studios production. A new Mass Effect game is also in development at BioWare.