Mass Effect 4 Classes Should Take Inspirations From Outriders'

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BioWare might have announced Mass Effect 4 way back in 2020, but two years on fans still don't know much about the next installment in the Mass Effect series. All the developer has revealed so far is a teaser trailer and a poster for the upcoming Mass Effect, alongside some other scant details and secretive hints. Players have been able to surmise a few things thanks to the images and clips released, and it seems like Mass Effect 4 will be looking to incorporate elements of both the original Mass Effect trilogy and Mass Effect: Andromeda in the next installment.

One aspect that fans have been wondering about is how Mass Effect 4 will handle classes. Each previous game in the series has had a slightly different approach, with Mass Effect: Andromeda featuring the biggest departure from the established franchise formula. Players are interested to see what cues Mass Effect 4 might take from its predecessors, or if it might look toward other sci-fi shooters for inspiration. If it's the latter, many are hoping that BioWare takes a look at the way Outriders' classes work to lay the groundwork for Mass Effect 4's.

Mass Effect 4 Should Buff Up Its Soldier Class

People Can Fly's 2021 cooperative action RPGOutriders may have its faults, but its combat and class system are generally considered to be amongst its best features. The combination of cover shooting, tactical combat, powerful abilities, and looting has created a fun gameplay loop, and even if some think its story is a little thin and its world a little light on content, Outriders still has a dedicated player base because playing it just feels good. While the range of weapons is great and the co-op elements add to the entertainment value, its class system really helps to