Mass Effect Glitch Launches Mako to Alternate Reality

A Mass Effect player has recently shared a video clip online showcasing an unusual bug in the game. In the clip, the player mistakenly sends the Mako vehicle into a completely different dimension, highlighting one of the most bizarre bugs discovered in Mass Effect so far.

The Mako vehicle has been a topic of debate among Mass Effect fans since its introduction in the original game. Despite receiving criticism for its unwieldy handling, many players now view it as a defining aspect of the game's charm. In subsequent sequels, the Mako was replaced with a similar mechanic in Mass Effect: Andromeda. However, with the release of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, the game's developers have improved the Mako's controls, resulting in a much smoother and enjoyable experience for players.

A Redditor going by the name of Anarchist226 recently shared a clip of a bug they encountered while playing Mass Effect. In the clip, Anarchist226 drives the game's Mako vehicle directly into a force field, causing the force field to glitch out and sending Shepard and their companions hurtling to the bottom of the map and into an alternate dimension. While it's unclear just how game-breaking this bug can be, it's possible that it could cause the player to lose significant progress if they had to reload a save. According to comments on the thread, this bug appears to be quite common in Mass Effect, with users reporting that it's easily reproduced by driving into a specific surface near the end of the game. While this particular instance occurred in the Legendary Edition, it's currently unclear if the bug can also be found in the original game.

Many fans of the Mass Effect franchise are eager for the return of the Mako vehicle in the upcoming Mass Effect 4 game. While there are both advantages and disadvantages to its inclusion, the potential for exploring new planets and expanding the game's universe is a major draw. Some speculate that the original Mako's clunky controls may have been a result of its development in 2007, and that a modern version could be more streamlined and user-friendly. In fact, the Nomad vehicle in Mass Effect: Andromeda was met with much more positive feedback, indicating that BioWare has the potential to create a successful new iteration of the Mako for Mass Effect 4.