User blog comment:James12708/Possibility of a Mass Effect 4/@comment-78.8.159.217-20130430071430/@comment-8419211-20130430151534

well, I know what you mean. To play as a turian or asari etc. is a good idea. batarian? they are not popular among the fans. let's assume, that BioWare will make different stories for each protagonist (for asari, turian, human, salarian and krogan). Just imagine, different stories means different missions. And you want different companions for each of protagonists? (in that case BioWare will need to create at least 7 companions for one protagonist, 5 possible protagonists=35 companions with their own story) don't forget about dialogues with each of companions. it's way too hard to make it possible. plus storyline for every class? just count how many things BioWare will need to do.

So, I think that the main storyline will be the same for each of protagonists with little differences that will not make a big affect. You will have 6 basic companions plus 1 unique companion depends on race which you chose. for every protagonist class you may have 1 or 2 unique missions. that's way BioWare can create. That sounds more real.