User blog comment:Nord Ronnoc/What We Know So Far IV - EA Play and E3 2016/@comment-4374396-20160615225346/@comment-9753034-20160617101523

We already knew they were designing a next Mass Effect game. Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't think of talking about the beginning of the development process with accompanying "conceptual prototypes" as officially announcing it. BioWare is constantly working on several IPs, moving people and resources around as needed, so all things considered, the time it's taking isn't that surprising. I'm just glad they don't show too much or spoil the story unnecessarily; knowing heaps about a game before it's even out is a trend I think we could do without.