Mass Effect 4 May Have to Revisit First Contact All Over Again

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The Mass Effect series is as expansive as it is beloved, spanning two whole galaxies and a range of core games, spin-offs, comics, animated films, and books. While fans may have thought Mass Effect: Andromeda's poor reception could have spelled the end for the series, BioWare reignited hopes for Mass Effect's continuation on N7 day 2020 with the announcement that a new as-yet-untitled game was in development. Mass Effect 4 will be the latest installment and has the potential to take things in an entirely new direction. With Mass Effect: Andromeda's controversies and Anthem 2.0's cancellation, this could be an interesting few years for the BioWare series.

While Mass Effect 4's story, protagonist, setting, and even its title are still yet to be confirmed, this hasn't stopped fans from speculating on everything from returning characters and potential powers to available romance options. However, it's the state of the galaxy (or galaxies) in Mass Effect 4 and how it will handle interspecies relations that raise some of the biggest questions. Depending on when and where it takes place, Mass Effect 4 may have to contend with First Contact all over again as the various worlds deal with the migration across galaxies and the possible destruction of the Mass Relay network.

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It's not clear what the main focus of Mass Effect 4 will be yet, but from glimpses in trailers and details revealed by the developers, fans can start to piece together enough clues to begin building a picture. As Liara featured prominently in an early look at the game, it seems as if BioWare is hinting at an original trilogy focus rather than a Mass Effect: Andromeda one. This makes