Happy N7 day to Mass Effect fans everywhere on the 18th anniversary of the launch of the first game, which spawned the intergalactic franchise. The franchise has seen its ups and downs, continues to draw new players, and has new stories on the way, both in the form of an upcoming game and streaming series. Mass Effect executive producer Mike Gamble has provided updates on these today to celebrate N7 Day, and while details are limited, he does emphasize that things are moving forward on both fronts.
“Like you, we’ve heard the rumors lately. You’ve made it clear you care deeply about what’s next. So let’s start by setting the record straight: the next Mass Effect game is in development, and EA and BioWare remain committed to telling more stories in this universe.”
– Mike Gamble Executive Producer, Mass Effect
Gamble goes on to say that the BioWare team is hard at work on building features into the new game, they will reveal more when ready, and even teases that there may be some secret messages hidden within his latest tweets. Regarding the streaming series, Gamble updates BioWare is working closely with Amazon’s writers to create a brand new story set after the original trilogy, and adds that “It won’t be a retread of Commander Shepard’s story – because after all … that’s YOUR story, isn’t it?”
Not much about the series has been revealed, but it was previously announced that Ari Arad (many Marvel projects, Uncharted, Borderlands, Ghost in the Shell movies) and Gamble would executive produce it, Daniel Casey (Fast & Furious 9, Drone, Kin) to write, with Doug Jung (Chief of War, Mindhunter, Scalped, Star Trek Beyond) as showrunner.
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Community Patch 2.0 Notes
Fans of the original trilogy, or more specifically the Legendary Edition, might want to check out the latest community patch, which packs numerous QoL updates. The new update brings the LE1 Framework to aid with mod compatibility support and tools, and while there’s still some footwork for users to get set up, once finished, it can greatly simplify things moving forward. Various bug fixes, along with content changes and restorations, have all been made as well.
Patch Notes:
General
- Added a conditional that indicates if the LE1 Framework is installed
- Improved the mesh of the unobtainable HMM MEDc armor, closing gaps in the mesh
- Improves the mesh of Kaidan’s head and hair to reduce clipping between his hair and his helmets (image is before, not after)
- Selected items in the Mod Settings Menu will be rendered in green
Normandy
- Removed animation snap when speaking to Engineer Adams after Eden Prime (#128)
- Fixed an issue where Pressly teleports into the air when speaking to him before Ilos (#297)
Citadel
- The Citadel docking shot when you first visit the Normandy will be rendered in-engine, instead of as a pre-rendered video
- The bartender in the Presidium will now properly remember that you have visited before (#289)
- Fixed an issue where the Preaching Hanar and C-Sec Officer would not be oriented properly when returning to the area (#292)
- Restored cut unique appearance for Morlan (optional) (#265)
- Fixed incorrect material setup on planters in the Citadel Tower at the end of the game (#286)
Eden Prime
- Removed a fade from black that inadvertently occurs when backtracking towards the Camp on Eden Prime (#288)
Noveria
- Fixed the Noveria airlock scan beam slightly bumping Shepard and squadmates as it moves over them (#295)
- The ERCS Corporal who appears in the double homicide scene now wears clothing instead of armor to fix a continuity issue (#294)
Bring Down The Sky
- Restored a broken Simon ambient line at the end of Bring Down the Sky (#290)
Virmire
- Restored cut unique appearance for Pvt. Menos Avot (optional) (#235)
Uncharted Worlds
- Fixed a minor loading glitch on Chasca (#298)
- Fixed Elanos Haliat’s helmet and armor being mismatched (#293)
- Fixed Major Kyle acting inconsistently if you persuade your way in, but kill the cultists anyway (#291)