Mass Effect 4 Teaser Hints at the Return of Two Familiar Races

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New teasers for Mass Effect 4 suggest the return of the angara and geth races, potentially hinting at their involvement in the upcoming game.

Mass Effect 4 is set to occur in the Milky Way Galaxy and will be developed using Unreal Engine, as hinted by BioWare. The recent teaser image portrays a diverse group of characters, suggesting the potential presence of angara in the Milky Way, along with the likelihood of specific Mass Effect 3 endings being considered as canonical.

The latest indication for Mass Effect 4 suggests that the angara and geth will make a return in the upcoming game. In 2020, BioWare initially unveiled the new Mass Effect installment on N7 Day, accompanied by a brief trailer at The Game Awards in the same year. While a few details have been disclosed about the game since then, BioWare has remained tight-lipped for the most part.

BioWare has confirmed that Mass Effect 4 will be developed using Unreal Engine, departing from the previously used Frostbite engine. Additionally, fan-favorite character, Liara T'Soni, will have a role to play in the game. The initial teaser trailer also seemingly reveals that the game will be set in the Milky Way Galaxy, in contrast to Mass Effect: Andromeda's Andromeda Galaxy, which was released in 2017.

BioWare's latest N7 Day provided fans with more exciting teasers for the highly-anticipated next installment in the popular sci-fi franchise. Among the highlights was the release of a brief Mass Effect teaser trailer, showcasing an unidentified character walking. Additionally, BioWare's Michael Gamble shared a new Mass Effect poster that potentially hinted at the return of the angaran and geth races. The poster cleverly merged a Mass Effect character with a vibrant club scene. Upon closer inspection, Twitter user Lazare noticed a mingling of geth and angara with a salarian, human, and asari.

While it is plausible that this poster holds no significant meaning, it could also serve as a tantalizing glimpse into what fans can expect from the forthcoming Mass Effect game. Depending on the ending one experienced in Mass Effect 3, the presence of the geth may raise questions, as they were not necessarily alive in all endings. Similarly, the angara, who are native to the Andromeda Galaxy, should not be present in the Milky Way. Should this be a teaser for the new Mass Effect, it could imply the angara's arrival in the Milky Way and establish the survival of the geth as canonical in Mass Effect 3.

Mass Effect 4's returning races will not have their answers soon. BioWare is currently focused on their upcoming game, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. Unless there is a surprise ME4 trailer at The Game Awards, fans may have to wait until 2024 or beyond for substantial information about the game.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z fan, I am thrilled about the possibility of the angara and geth races returning in Mass Effect 4. The angara were a fascinating new race introduced in Mass Effect: Andromeda, and I was disappointed that we didn't get to see more of them. The geth are one of the most iconic races in the Mass Effect universe, and their return would be a welcome sight for many fans.

The return of these two races could have significant implications for the story of Mass Effect 4. The angara are a young race with a lot of potential, and their arrival in the Milky Way could shake up the political landscape. The geth are a powerful and enigmatic race, and their return could pose a threat to the galaxy. I'm excited to see how BioWare uses these two races to shape the story of Mass Effect 4.