Mass Effect 4's Technology May Have Evolved Rapidly

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WithMass Effect 4 in development, there are a lot of questions. Little has been revealed so far, but what is known is that the game will continue the story of the original trilogy. Since Mass Effect 3 ended on a massive galaxy-changing scale, many are wondering how Mass Effect 4 will pick up the story.

While Reapers have been taken care of through destruction, synthesis, or control, there is the factor that Reaper tech will still exist. All three ending choices give the galaxy not only a chance for survival but a chance to technologically thrive more than ever. In all likelihood, Mass Effect 4 will show the galaxy with even greater tech than before.

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There are a number of theories as to why technology may be so evolved in Mass Effect 4. Most reasons connect to the Reapers. After all, it was the presence of Reapers that put a lid on how far technology can evolve. The Reapers would lie in wait in dark space until galaxy races progressed technologically enough to be harvested. This made sure that technological marvels could only make it so far. The end road for galaxy life was about the time they began to invent sentient AIs like the Geth.

With the Reapers taken care of at the end ofMass Effect 3, the harvest cycle is over. Now all galaxy species can evolve further, and their technology will certainly surpass what the Reapers allowed. Not only that, but they have good reasons to rapidly develop their technology outside just being allowed to do it from now on.

Every Mass Effect 3 ending destroyed the relays that connected the galaxy. Outside all the death and destruction the Reaper War already caused, this was a devastating blow. Trade routes are gone, families are