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A video purportedly showcasing a trailer for Mass Effect: Universe has appeared on Reddit shortly after the reported cancellation of the next Mass Effect title and the closure of BioWare. The authenticity of this footage remains unverified by official sources.
The footage features audio that PC Gamer staff identified as potentially being Liara's voice. While the protagonist lacks the traditional N7 insignia, the character appears to follow a Shepard-like archetype. Speculation suggests this individual might have been intended as a rougher troubleshooter or that their rank was meant to evolve throughout the narrative.
The trailer lacks clear signs of AI generation, and an anonymous Reddit user claiming to be an EA employee suggested that a trailer had indeed been produced. This source further indicated that the project's development status was more advanced than previously assumed by the public.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the video's origin, the content captures the series' characteristic blend of violence and tone. Meanwhile, reports indicate that the Amazon television series based on Mass Effect is expected to continue despite the studio's shutdown.
