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| − | The game takes place in the Andromeda Galaxy, "far away from and long after the events of the original trilogy," and is "very much a new adventure." The primary protagonist is a [[human]] called '''Ryder'''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I6LLVw1uTo YouTube Live at E3 2016 - Mass Effect: Andromeda Interview]</ref> Unlike [[Commander Shepard]], Ryder has yet to achieve "hero status" prior to the start of the game, and will undergo a narrative arc more akin to the traditional hero's journey.<ref name="IGN-E3">[http://au.ign.com/articles/2016/06/14/e3-2016-how-mass-effect-andromedaas-ryder-is-different-from-shepard E3 2016: How Mass Effect: Andromeda's Ryder Is Different From Shepard]</ref> While Commander Shepard can only be male or female depending on player choice, both male and female Ryders are said to canonically exist as they are siblings traveling to Andromeda with their family, including their [[N7 |
+ | The game takes place in the Andromeda Galaxy, "far away from and long after the events of the original trilogy," and is "very much a new adventure." The primary protagonist is a [[human]] called '''Ryder'''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I6LLVw1uTo YouTube Live at E3 2016 - Mass Effect: Andromeda Interview]</ref> Unlike [[Commander Shepard]], Ryder has yet to achieve "hero status" prior to the start of the game, and will undergo a narrative arc more akin to the traditional hero's journey.<ref name="IGN-E3">[http://au.ign.com/articles/2016/06/14/e3-2016-how-mass-effect-andromedaas-ryder-is-different-from-shepard E3 2016: How Mass Effect: Andromeda's Ryder Is Different From Shepard]</ref> While Commander Shepard can only be male or female depending on player choice, both male and female Ryders are said to canonically exist as they are siblings traveling to Andromeda with their family, including their [[Alec Ryder|N7 father]]. If a player selects the female Ryder, the male Ryder would be somewhere else in the universe and vice versa.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-09-08-mass-effect-andromedas-male-and-female-hero-choices-are-brother-and-sister Eurogamer: Mass Effect Andromeda's male and female hero choices are brother and sister]</ref> The fate and whereabouts of the mother Ryder will also be addressed.<ref>[https://twitter.com/macwalterslives/status/775889661663129600 Mac Walters' Tweet]</ref> |
Ryder will be onboard the Hyperion, an Ark starship that has been sent to Andromeda as part of the [[Andromeda Initiative]] to find a new home for [[human]]ity.<ref name="IGN-E3" /> A coalition of races from the [[Milky Way]] are also present in the journey to Andromeda.<ref name="Acknowledge">[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-06-20-why-mass-effect-andromeda-wont-acknowledge-your-choice-of-me3-ending "Eurogamer: Why Mass Effect: Andromeda won't acknowledge your ME3 ending choice"]</ref> Trailers and other footage show [[asari]], a [[krogan]], and a [[salarian]]. |
Ryder will be onboard the Hyperion, an Ark starship that has been sent to Andromeda as part of the [[Andromeda Initiative]] to find a new home for [[human]]ity.<ref name="IGN-E3" /> A coalition of races from the [[Milky Way]] are also present in the journey to Andromeda.<ref name="Acknowledge">[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-06-20-why-mass-effect-andromeda-wont-acknowledge-your-choice-of-me3-ending "Eurogamer: Why Mass Effect: Andromeda won't acknowledge your ME3 ending choice"]</ref> Trailers and other footage show [[asari]], a [[krogan]], and a [[salarian]]. |
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Revision as of 18:47, 7 November 2016
Mass Effect: Andromeda is the title of BioWare's upcoming game in the Mass Effect franchise. It was previously slated for release on holiday 2016,[1] but has since been moved to early 2017.[2] The game is planned to be released for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, and Xbox One.[3]
Plot
The game takes place in the Andromeda Galaxy, "far away from and long after the events of the original trilogy," and is "very much a new adventure." The primary protagonist is a human called Ryder.[4] Unlike Commander Shepard, Ryder has yet to achieve "hero status" prior to the start of the game, and will undergo a narrative arc more akin to the traditional hero's journey.[5] While Commander Shepard can only be male or female depending on player choice, both male and female Ryders are said to canonically exist as they are siblings traveling to Andromeda with their family, including their N7 father. If a player selects the female Ryder, the male Ryder would be somewhere else in the universe and vice versa.[6] The fate and whereabouts of the mother Ryder will also be addressed.[7]
Ryder will be onboard the Hyperion, an Ark starship that has been sent to Andromeda as part of the Andromeda Initiative to find a new home for humanity.[5] A coalition of races from the Milky Way are also present in the journey to Andromeda.[8] Trailers and other footage show asari, a krogan, and a salarian.
Although there will be little to no reference to characters from the original trilogy, a few cameos are expected.[9] Choices made in the original trilogy may be recognized, but will not be the main focus of the game.[10]. Player choices related to the ending of Mass Effect 3 will not be acknowledged nor will a canon ending be selected.[8] The original trilogy is said to provide a "foundational background," but it is intended that Andromeda be accessible for players who haven't played the original trilogy.[11]
Gameplay
Gameplay will feature a "new and improved" version of the M35 Mako[1], the Nomad ND1, which can be customized.[12]
Branching dialogue options will continue to feature.
The game will feature an online component, though unlike the Galaxy at War mode of Mass Effect 3, it has been stated that it is unlikely it will affect the main campaign in a manner similar to War Assets.[11]
Development
Unlike the previous three games of the main series, which were built using the Unreal Engine 3, Mass Effect: Andromeda is built using the Frostbite engine,[1] which is also used by Dragon Age: Inquisition. Because of this, the game will be able to share assets.[13]
Conceptually, the game is intended to embody the themes of "stranger in a strange land," "I am the alien," and becoming a hero. These ideas were present in the earliest days of the project. The Mako's return was similarly planned early in development.[11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 BioWare blog: "Introducing Mass Effect: Andromeda"
- ↑ Mass Effect website: "An Update On Mass Effect: Andromeda"
- ↑ Mike Gamble Twitter conversation
- ↑ YouTube Live at E3 2016 - Mass Effect: Andromeda Interview
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 E3 2016: How Mass Effect: Andromeda's Ryder Is Different From Shepard
- ↑ Eurogamer: Mass Effect Andromeda's male and female hero choices are brother and sister
- ↑ Mac Walters' Tweet
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Eurogamer: Why Mass Effect: Andromeda won't acknowledge your ME3 ending choice"
- ↑ "First Mass Effect 4 video shows Mako and new heroes"
- ↑ "New 'Mass Effect 4' details point to reboot"
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Polygon: "Mass Effect: Andromeda Will Star A Younger, Untested Band Of Heroes"
- ↑ "Mass Effect: The Mako Returns - Update"
- ↑ "BioWare Talks Next Mass Effect on Twitter"
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