BioWare confirms it is fully focused on developing the next Mass Effect game, with promises of new features, romances, and a related TV series set after the original trilogy, reassuring fans about the series' future amidst recent rumors.
Humanoid Origin, the studio founded by Mass Effect director Casey Hudson, is shutting down due to funding issues, marking another setback in the gaming industry plagued by layoffs and closures. Despite efforts to protect the studio, financial shortfalls have forced its closure, leaving the team without the opportunity to complete their new sci-fi game. The announcement highlights ongoing challenges in the industry, with over 14,000 layoffs reported in 2024 alone.
BioWare has released the first major patch for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which includes Mass Effect-themed cosmetic armor to celebrate N7 Day. The patch addresses minor issues, such as DLSS options for Nvidia 40-series GPU users and looping character banter, while adding a new Mass Effect-inspired armor set. The update coincides with BioWare's quieter N7 Day celebrations, which also announced a Mass Effect TV show and collaborations with other games.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's first patch, released on N7 Day, introduces a Mass Effect-themed armor set and addresses numerous bugs. The patch includes fixes for character customization issues, companion skill points, and various visual and gameplay improvements. BioWare also made balance adjustments and added new features like haptics and scroll wheel support, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
On N7 Day, BioWare celebrates Mass Effect by introducing themed armor sets in their new game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Players can find these Mass Effect-inspired appearances, including the Specter of Battles Past and Paragon of Leadership, in the Lighthouse base after completing Harding's mission. These appearances pay homage to the Mass Effect series without altering gameplay stats. This subtle nod to Mass Effect comes as BioWare focuses on Dragon Age, while also collaborating with other developers for themed events.
No Man's Sky has reintroduced the Mass Effect Normandy SR1 frigate for a limited time, coinciding with N7 Day celebrations. Players can acquire it through a revised Beachhead Expedition. Additionally, No Man's Sky has launched a limited beta for cross-save functionality, allowing players to transfer saves between platforms. This feature has been challenging to implement due to the game's extensive player history and platform diversity. The full rollout is expected in the coming weeks.
BioWare has pulled the Shepard's Death Statue from its Gear Store after being on sale for a day. The Gear Store's official Twitter account apologized for not conveying the gravity of the scene depicted and not giving the moment in the series the credit it deserves. The reason for its removal is still unclear.