The nextMass Effectgame is reportedly in development at BioWare, though fans of the space RPG should not expect to get their hands on it any time soon.
The rumor comes from Kotaku’s Jason Schreier, in his report that claims BioWare and Electronic Arts are planning amajor overhaulforAnthem. The changes, which may come as one large update or a series of smaller ones, will reportedly include the structure of missions, the loot system, and the third-person shooter’s world itself.
At the end of Schreier’sreport, he said that BioWare is still invested in RPGs after its foray intoDestiny-like shooters withAnthem. In addition toDragon Age 4, which was confirmed in early 2018 by executive producer Mark Darra, “a newMass Effectgame is in very early development” at BioWare Edmonton under Mike Gamble, a longtime producer for the studio who was also part of theAnthemteam.
The return of the series has been floated for a while, most recently in theMass Effectcommunity’s celebration of N7 Day this year. BioWare’s Casey Hudson seemed to be teasing a new game in the series with his tweet that featured a variety of concept art.
We have so many ideas for things we want to do in#MassEffect, so much concept art that hasn't yet been brought to life, and so many stories yet to tell.#N7Daypic.twitter.com/gDXbYComCC
— Casey Hudson (@CaseyDHudson)July 16, 2025
This year’s N7 Day also addedMass Effect-themed skinsintoAnthem, so it is clear that BioWare is not letting the franchise become forgotten. In addition, throughout N7 Day, Gamble and his team asked fans what they would like to see in a newMass Effectgame.
BioWare, however, was reported earlier this year to be subjecting its developers toterrible work conditions, which contributed to the issues ofAnthemandMass Effect: Andromeda, the fourth and latest installment in the series. The use of Electronic Arts’ Frostbite engine, poor direction from upper management, and understaffed teams were said to have made some developers leave the studio.
With the shortcomings ofMass Effect: Andromedaand the failure ofAnthem, it remains to be seen if BioWare will be able to recapture its magic withDragon Age 4and a newMass Effect. At the very least, the studio has a lot of time to get things right —Dragon Age 4is not expected to launchuntil 2022, and the nextMass Effectwill not roll out until after that.
